Staying Connected

Where From Here? He Ara Whakamua

By Ethan Pierce | 19 January 2026

We have received copies of the Where From Here? He Ara Whakamua – South Island 2026 guide, and they are now available for anyone who would like a free copy.…

Prescription Co-Payment Change Will Reduce Costs for Long-Term Medicines

By Ethan Pierce | 19 January 2026

The Government has confirmed a change to prescription co-payments that will make it cheaper and simpler for people who rely on long-term medications. Under the updated policy, people who receive…

Total Mobility Scheme Review: What It Means for Older People

By Ethan Pierce | 16 January 2026

The New Zealand Government is currently reviewing the Total Mobility Scheme, a programme that helps people with disabilities and older people who cannot easily use public transport by subsidising taxi…

Lifelong Learning: How Study and Curiosity Can Keep Us Connected and Healthy

By Ethan Pierce | 12 January 2026

In Sweden, thousands of retirees are choosing classrooms over armchairs, signing up for courses in everything from languages to politics well after retirement. These older learners say it keeps their…

Keeping Older Adults Safe During Heatwaves

By Ethan Pierce | 12 January 2026

As temperatures rise during summer, older adults are particularly at risk. Heat can worsen existing health conditions, and in some cases, be life-threatening. Understanding why older people are more vulnerable…

Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Win for Disabled Family Carers as Homeworkers

By Ethan Pierce | 15 December 2025

In a major decision for disability support and family carers, the Supreme Court has ruled that two parents caring full‑time for their severely disabled adult children are “homeworkers” and must…

Inland Revenue Error Results in Thousands of Pensioners Being Overcharged

By Ethan Pierce | 15 December 2025

Inland Revenue has confirmed that almost 7,000 pensioners were affected by a system error that wrongly charged them ACC levies on income that should not have attracted them. The issue,…

ANZ Warns of Fake Investment Ads Targeting Older Kiwis on Social Media

By Ethan Pierce | 24 November 2025

ANZ has warned New Zealanders about a recent wave of social media investment scams that misuse its name and branding. Fraudsters are running ads that look like they come from ANZ,…