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17th June 2026
This special edition of the newsletter features Hanny Naus, long time advocate and social worker, who sheds light on elder abuse.
28th May 2026
The Government has announced that Budget 2026 will include funding to introduce the option to use the SuperGold Card as a form of official identification. The Government is investing $36.4 million…
21st May 2026
Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, remember to order our free resources to support your awareness activities. We have a range of graphics available including digital posters Printed resources, including awareness…
19th May 2026
New Zealand’s population is changing in ways that will shape almost every part of life over the coming decades. People are living longer, and families are having fewer children than…
1st May 2026
The Selwyn Foundation has announced the first recipients of its Ageing Well grants. The grants support research and community-led innovation to help older New Zealanders age well at home. Building on…
15th April 2026
A new report from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) shows how population ageing is already shaping New Zealand’s economy and communities. It highlights the growing contribution older…
