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Sorting your stuff this Wills Month
Friday, 31 August 2018, 2:17 pm | Public Trust
Remember how your parents made you tidy your room? They probably told you something about taking responsibility for sorting your things or not leaving a mess for others. It was good advice. So good, in fact, it can apply to your life more broadly. September ... More >>
Tough questions for living and leaving well
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 1:19 pm | Public Trust
Many people have insurance cover for events that will probably never happen, yet more than half of the New Zealand population have no plan in place for something that’s a certainty – namely, their death. More >>
Over 65 and undervalued
Monday, 30 April 2018, 11:11 am | Public Trust
It’s the fastest-growing age group in New Zealand, yet its members often feel undervalued, even exploited. It’s the over 65s: a group whose life expectancy has increased by 10 years since the 1950s and is expected to double in size by 2038. ... More >>
Taking the fight to dementia
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 2:10 pm | Public Trust
Currently more than 60,000 New Zealanders have dementia, with the figure expected to grow to 170,000 and cost the economy more than $4.5 billion by 2050. More >>
Ageism holds back half of older Kiwis
Friday, 29 September 2017, 4:31 pm | Public Trust
International Day of Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. It’s a chance to celebrate the contribution that older people make, bringing their wisdom and experience to the work place and as caregivers and volunteers in the community. But sadly, in New ... More >>
Fitch assigns AA credit rating to Public Trust
Monday, 29 May 2017, 9:40 am | Public Trust
Public Trust, New Zealand’s largest and most experienced trustee services organisation, has received an independent long term credit rating of AA with a stable outlook from independent ratings agency Fitch Ratings Pty Limited. More >>
Do you really know what you’ve signed up for?
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 3:42 pm | Public Trust
28 September, 2016 You’re an Executor - do you really know what you’ve signed up for? More >>
Public Trust announces delay to IT system
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 5:03 pm | Public Trust
Public Trust has decided to temporarily delay the implementation of its new IT system until it is confident that its quality standards can be met. Public Trust had told the Commerce Select Committee in March it expected to go live with the new system ... More >>
Rabobank Scholarship recipients announced at Smedley Station
Friday, 19 December 2014, 11:44 am | Public Trust
Smedley Station today announced the recipients of the 2014 Rabobank Scholarships, totalling $26,300 for the coming year. Rabobank sponsors Smedley Graduates to study relevant Diploma and Degree courses. More >>
T G Macarthy Trust celebrates centenary of giving
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 4:42 pm | Public Trust
The T G Macarthy Trust is celebrating its 100 year anniversary with a special one-off contribution of $40,000 to 40 toy libraries across the lower North Island, says Public Trust Chief Executive Graeme Hansen. More >>
Customer focus contributes to Public Trust result
Friday, 26 October 2012, 4:18 pm | Public Trust
A concerted effort to meet the changing needs of New Zealanders, through improved customer service, has contributed to another positive result for the year to 30 June 2012. More >>
Wills Month – dispelling the myths about inheritance
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 12:01 pm | Public Trust
Myths about inheritance can deter people from making a will, potentially leaving loved ones facing legal and financial difficulties, say experts from Public Trust. More >>
Public Trust appoints new Chief Executive
Friday, 10 August 2012, 2:07 pm | Public Trust
Public Trust appoints new Chief Executive Public Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Hansen as its new Chief Executive. More >>
Public Trust Delivers Improved Half-Year Performance
Friday, 23 March 2012, 10:35 am | Public Trust
Public Trust Delivers Improved Half-Year Performance Public Trust has achieved a net profit of $5.6 million for the six months to 31 December 2011 which was $5.9 million ahead of plan and compares with a net profit of $0.4 million for the same ... More >>
Public Trust Full Year Results 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 10:02 am | Public Trust
Public Trust has reported a $0.6 million profit after tax, $0.2 million ahead of plan, for the financial year ended 30 June 2011. “The events during the financial year, particularly the Canterbury earthquakes and the Pike River mine tragedy, will ... More >>
Public Trust provides added confidence for customers
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 1:26 pm | Public Trust
Public Trust is proud to announce its compliance with the Financial Markets Authority's new financial adviser legislation following the completion of approximately 4,500 training hours and the registration of over 200 Registered Financial Advisers (RFA's) ... More >>
Public Trust improves its market position
Monday, 21 March 2011, 2:29 pm | Public Trust
21 March 2011 For immediate release Public Trust improves its market position Public Trust’s un-audited interim results for the six months to 31 December 2010 have today been released, reporting a $0.4 million profit after tax, $0.9 million ahead ... More >>
Award acknowledges deserving students
Monday, 14 February 2011, 9:57 am | Public Trust
The outstanding courage and perseverance of three Wellington university students has been recognised with the presentation of the 2011 John Burns Study Award by the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral AJ Parr, MVO, at Defence Headquarters today. More >>
Award acknowledges deserving students
Monday, 14 February 2011, 9:25 am | Public Trust
The outstanding courage and perseverance of three Wellington university students has been recognised with the presentation of the 2011 John Burns Study Award by the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral AJ Parr, MVO, at Defence Headquarters today. More >>
Wgtn to benefit from more than $2.5m in charitable grants
Friday, 28 January 2011, 9:38 am | Public Trust
The Thomas George Macarthy Trust (Trust) continues to play a leading role in philanthropy with the announcement of over $2.5 million in charitable grants to the greater Wellington region. This year’s recipients include more than 660 educational, charitable and ... More >>