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1st October 2024
We’re beginning this issue by celebrating International Day of Older Persons. We also have tips on keeping your smoke alarms and emergency fire plan up to date, especially if you’re hearing…
6th August 2024
In this newsletter, we have tips to help you avoid issues with insurance. There is information on how to update your client details and lifestyle factors that can reduce your…
4th June 2024
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place this month on 15 June. We talked to a person on the frontline, about some ways to recognise elder abuse happening in your…
2nd April 2024
In the April newsletter, you can read about the new NZ Super rates, the Winter Energy Payment and how to get a free flu jab. There is also information about…
7th February 2024
In the first newsletter of 2024, read about 13 age friendly projects to receive funding in the 2023 Age friendly Fund grants round, and three new Queen Service Medal recipients…
5th December 2023
In the final newsletter for 2023, we are introducing our new Minister for Seniors, the Honourable Casey Costello. You can also read about FIXation, a volunteer group in Russell, Northland repairing…