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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 >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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