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Age Concern Manawatu Welcomes Super Bill
Monday, 15 October 2001, 9:05 am | Age Concern
A Tad worrying is that, whereas all parties baring New Zealand First, accepted part one of the Bill in its entirety National Act and the Greens Voted against part two. More >>
"Older People’s Living Standards Report Welcomed"
Tuesday, 10 July 2001, 3:30 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern welcomes the report on the living standards of older New Zealanders released today. More >>
Age Concern Unhappy With Delays On NZ Super
Tuesday, 19 June 2001, 10:56 am | Age Concern
Age Concern is concerned over superannuation once again becoming a ‘political football’. “I believe that any party that follows the course of making superannuation a political football will pay heavily at the next election,” says Dave Henry, Age Concern national ... More >>
Alarm At Complaints Of Rest Home Abuse
Thursday, 7 June 2001, 9:37 am | Age Concern
“Our frailest and most vulnerable older people have the right to high quality care and dignity in residential care. While Age Concern knows that most rest homes provide excellent care, sadly some do not,” says Garth Taylor, Age Concern New Zealand chief ... More >>
"Kayaking for Good Health in Older Age"
Friday, 27 April 2001, 2:08 pm | Age Concern
Fresh from his 610km cycle ride across the breadth of the North Island just two weeks ago, dynamic Philip Marcroft, 62 years of age, is about to embark on a circumnavigation of Lake Taupo by kayak. More >>
New President Inherits A Strong Organisation
Thursday, 12 April 2001, 11:48 am | Age Concern
“I believe there is no other organisation in New Zealand more prepared and able to improve the quality of life of older people,” says Dave Henry, Age Concern National President. More >>
Cycling The North Island For Positive Ageing
Friday, 6 April 2001, 12:41 am | Age Concern
Proving that age is no barrier to staying fit and active, 62 year old Phillip Marcroft is cycling the width of the North Island in a bid to promote positive ageing. More >>
"New Chief Executive – Garth Taylor"
Wednesday, 7 March 2001, 12:52 am | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Garth Taylor as the new Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>
Age Concern Supports Palliative Care Strategy
Wednesday, 14 February 2001, 11:00 am | Age Concern
Age Concern strongly supports the vision of palliative care set out in the just released New Zealand Palliative Care Strategy. More >>
"Age Concern Applauds Volunteers"
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 4:38 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand welcomes the launch today of the International Year of Volunteers 2001. More >>
"Its Time Politicians Worked Together On NZ Super"
Thursday, 16 November 2000, 11:35 am | Age Concern
A report released by Age Concern today says that it’s time politicians worked together on New Zealand Superannuation. At the end of September, Age Concern hosted a Forum to develop targets for action and provide input into the Government’s recently released ... More >>
"Age no barrier to cycling the North Island"
Tuesday, 10 October 2000, 1:05 pm | Age Concern
61 year old Phillip Marcroft decided he wanted to do something positive to promote issues for older people. So, with the help of local sponsorship and a great deal of determination, he's cycling from Auckland to his home town of Wanganui this week, ... More >>
International Day of Older Persons - 1 October
Tuesday, 26 September 2000, 4:14 pm | Age Concern
World wide celebrations to mark the tenth anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons will begin this week. Older people in New Zealand will be leading the way as participants in the Global Embrace – a chain of celebrations and walks ... More >>
Age Concern Hosts Meeting On Positive Aging
Monday, 25 September 2000, 3:58 pm | Age Concern
Over 100 key opinion leaders from the voluntary, business, local government, health and government sectors join together in a Forum hosted by Age Concern New Zealand this Wednesday, in Wellington. The Forum, funded by the Ministry of Social Policy, ... More >>
New Direction In Government Welcomed
Tuesday, 8 February 2000, 8:54 am | Age Concern
“Age Concern is encouraged by the new policy direction of the Government,” says Claire Austin, Chief Executive. More >>
