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6th November 2025
On Monday 17 November, the Office for Seniors will bring together global experts, local champions, and creative thinkers to explore how to drive change and build age friendly communities. Opening with a welcome from Minister Casey…
29th October 2025
The Office for Seniors is seeking nominations for the State of Kuwait Health Promotion Foundation prize: His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for the Promotion of Healthy…
20th October 2025
The Ministry of Social Development and the Office for Seniors are seeking feedback on a new Long-Term Insights Briefing: Meeting the future needs of older New Zealanders. The draft briefing looks…
14th October 2025
Speaking about elder abuse is never easy, but silence makes it harder to protect those at risk. Kete Tiaki, a new toolkit from Te Ahi Kaa Indigenous Solutions, provides guidance…
2nd October 2025
Welcome to our special edition of the newsletter on International Day of Older Persons. Hear from the new Office for Seniors Director Nicky McDonald, Winter Energy Payment and the winners…
5th August 2025
This month, we put the spotlight on community patrols and how older volunteers are helping keep neighbourhoods safe. Fire and Emergency shares vital winter fire safety tips. We explore alternative ways to…
