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Show older people's real diversity – Age Concern
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 9:19 am | Age Concern
Check out the next picture of an older person you see in the media. It could be nominated for Age Concern's Patron's Award – or it could be on their wall of shame. More >>
Stop attacking senior education – Age Concern
Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 3:59 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand says moves to cut tertiary education for over-65s are ageist and counter-productive. "It's time to see older people as contributors to society, not as costs to be cut from balance sheets," Age Concern New Zealand president Liz ... More >>
It's not OK says Age Concern
Monday, 15 June 2009, 4:25 pm | Age Concern
"Most elder abuse is caused by family members… and it's not OK." That's the message Age Concern and the It’s Not Ok Campaign team are delivering to New Zealanders in a new booklet about elder abuse. More >>
Age Concern gets behind Men's Health Week
Friday, 12 June 2009, 2:42 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern aims to serve the needs of older people, and next week men and their health needs are the focus of their work. This year, Age Concern New Zealand and the College of Nurses (Aotearoa) NZ are marking Men’s Health Week from 15 to 21 ... More >>
Respect the key to combating elder abuse
Friday, 12 June 2009, 11:28 am | Age Concern
Abuse and neglect of older people will be highlighted on Monday with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Respect each other – Let’s all say no to elder abuse and neglect is Age Concern New Zealand's message for combating elder abuse. On 15 June, ... More >>
Budget leaves old slightly warmer but poorer
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 4:45 pm | Age Concern
Older people receive a few crumbs in Budget 09 but no extra income says Age Concern New Zealand. "Mr English says the Budget is intended to help New Zealanders through the recession. But what is there to help older people through the recession?" chief ... More >>
Age Concern wants action on $4b electricity ripoff
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 1:57 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand's national President Liz Baxendine is asking Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee for action on energy poverty. "It's time to use a portion of the windfall profits earned by state-owned energy companies to undo some of the harm that's been ... More >>
Youth week is for older people too –Age Concern
Saturday, 23 May 2009, 1:15 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand is looking forward to Youth Week, saying it's a good opportunity to build the links between the generations. More >>
Senior drivers deserve respect, says Age Concern
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 4:57 pm | Age Concern
"Recent comments about senior drivers are not appropriate," Age Concern New Zealand national president Liz Baxendine says. Age Concern is hitting back at a Rolleston policewoman's comments criticising older drivers and doctors after an older woman's ... More >>
Free transport a success for seniors
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 9:42 am | Age Concern
SuperGold Card holders have made over two and a half million bus, rail and ferry journeys since the free off-peak public transport scheme began last October. More >>
Age Concern reaches out
Saturday, 28 February 2009, 2:35 pm | Age Concern
Local Age Concern branches are located around New Zealand and have information and advice to offer older people from every background. More >>
Waiting lists action a good first step
Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 5:31 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand welcomes today's Government waiting lists announcement and wants to see more action on health improvements that could make a big difference for older New Zealanders. More >>
Food price rises hit older people – Age Concern
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 9:16 am | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand is calling for Superannuation adjustments to cope with rocketing food inflation. More >>
Avoiding energy poverty
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 4:28 pm | Age Concern
Too many older people are living in 'energy poverty' and it's getting worse, with 11 percent price rises in Wellington and Otago. More >>
Code for retirement village residents backwards
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 12:07 am | Age Concern
Protection for older people through the Retirement Villages Code of Practice 2008, out this afternoon, is welcome and it has been a long time coming, Age Concern National President Liz Baxendine says. More >>
International Day of Older Persons celebrations
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 1:09 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern is leading New Zealand celebrations of the International Day of Older Persons tomorrow. More >>
Law change brings more protection
Thursday, 25 September 2008, 4:34 pm | Age Concern
The picture of a ruthless friend or relative bulldozing an older person into signing an Enduring Power of Attorney to get control over their care and finances has just got less likely. More >>
New home equity release code good
Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 1:42 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand welcomes the government's new Code of Practice, but warns that home equity release contracts still need careful thought. More >>
Disability Convention good for seniors
Friday, 25 July 2008, 9:51 am | Age Concern
Older people have a lot to gain from moves to ratify an international Disability Convention Age Concern New Zealand says. More >>
Older people given less than 24 hours to move
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 5:19 pm | Age Concern
"How would you feel if you were given less than 24 hours to leave your home?" asks Age Concern. More >>
