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Age Concern puts weight behind Every Child Counts

Monday, 25 July 2005, 11:11 am | Age Concern

Last week (subs: 21 July) Age Concern New Zealand joined the Every Child Counts Coalition which is calling for all political parties to place children at the centre of their planning if New Zealand is to have a sustainable social and economic future. More >>

Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention funding welcomed

Thursday, 19 May 2005, 5:02 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern welcomes the increase in funding announced in today’s budget, says Chief Executive Kerry Dalton. More >>

Report shows services in crisis

Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 10:55 am | Age Concern

The working party report clearly shows that services for older people are underfunded and in crisis, says Kerry Dalton, Chief Executive of Age Concern NZ. More >>

Age Concern supports call to address child poverty

Wednesday, 20 April 2005, 10:00 am | Age Concern

As a society we must address issues of poverty, disadvantage and exclusion, whoever’s experiencing this, says Kerry Dalton, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

Significant Risks For Older People In Asset Tests

Thursday, 13 May 2004, 9:28 am | Age Concern

Age Concern NZ urges the Government to be open and honest about what the Social Security (long-term residential care) Amendment Bill means in terms of what older people can be expected to pay in rest homes and hospitals. More >>

New Zealand Seniors Get A Fair Deal

Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 5:23 pm | Age Concern

New Zealand's peak advocacy group for older people has reached an agreement to act as a vital link between seniors and businesses throughout the nation. More >>

War Hero is Senior Achiever

Thursday, 20 November 2003, 4:55 pm | Age Concern

At an outstanding function held in the Grand Hall, Parliament Building, Arthur Edmonds of Putaruru was named as the Age Concern Gold Senior Achiever for 2003. More >>

Senior Achievers Selected

Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 1:45 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand and MASS Healthcare are proud to announce the hosting of the above awards by the Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Senior Citizens in the Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings on the 19th November at 4pm. More >>

Older Workers Case Management

Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 12:45 am | Age Concern

"The elimination of the work test exemption for those aged 55 to 59 will not necessarily help mature workers seeking employment and may introduce additional barriers to positive ageing" says Garth Taylor, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

Only 15 Days Left To Nominate A Senior Achiever

Friday, 1 August 2003, 7:56 am | Age Concern

Time is running out to nominate an older person for the Age Concern Senior Achievers Awards. There's only fifteen days until the closing date on 15th August. More >>

Senior Achievers Required - Five weeks to go!

Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 5:44 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand and MASS Healthcare have again combined to bring to New Zealand communities the 2003 Senior Achievers Awards. The awards, a celebration of older volunteering in New Zealand were launched recently in Wellington. More >>

Key Issues To Promote NZers Ageing Well

Friday, 12 July 2002, 1:19 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern believes New Zealand can have a fabulous future. The World Health Organisation says 'Ageing is a privilege and a societal achievement. It is also a challenge which will impact on all aspects of 21st century society.' More >>

Only four weeks left to nominate a Senior Achiever

Thursday, 20 June 2002, 12:22 am | Age Concern

Time is running out to nominate an older person for the Age Concern Senior Achievers Awards. There’s only four weeks until the closing date on 15 July. More >>

Age Concern Reports To UN Conference In Spain

Wednesday, 27 March 2002, 10:19 am | Age Concern

Next week, Age Concern will participate in international conferences in Spain, where older people and ageing issues will be discussed on a global level. More >>

Age Concern: Settings New Issues For Advocacy

Monday, 25 March 2002, 10:03 am | Age Concern

On April 1, 2 and 3, over 80 people from local Age Concern Councils around the country are joining together for Age Concern New Zealand’s 28th AGM, in Hamilton. With the theme of Reaching out in partnerships, key outcomes include a new mandate for Age ... More >>