Staying Connected
SuperGold Card to Become Legal ID, But Many Seniors Wanted More from Budget 2026
The Government has announced a significant upgrade to New Zealand’s SuperGold Card, with plans to introduce an optional version that can be used as an official form of photo identification.…
The Growing Cost of Living Pressure on Older New Zealanders
Older New Zealanders across the country are continuing to face difficult financial decisions as the cost of living remains high. A recent article from RNZ highlights how some pensioners are…
Central Timaru Loses Key NZ Post Service
Many in our community will have seen the news that the central Timaru NZ Post branch is set to close. We’re really disappointed to hear this. A local post shop…
Elder Abuse Awareness Week is Coming Up
15–22 June Elder Abuse Awareness Week is an important time to raise awareness, encourage conversations, and support older people in our community. On average, 12 people reach out and ask…
Is Retirement at 65 Becoming a Thing of the Past?
For generations, turning 65 has been seen as the milestone for retirement in New Zealand. But with people living longer, healthier lives and the cost of living continuing to rise,…
Positive Ageing Expo 2026 a Wonderful Community Success
What an incredible day at our Positive Ageing Expo on Thursday at the Caroline Bay Hall! A huge thank you to all of our amazing stall holders, organisations, volunteers, and…
Helping Older New Zealanders Age Safely at Home
New Zealand is approaching a major milestone, with more than one million people soon expected to be aged over 65. As our population ages, there is growing focus on how…
Kitchen Kings Off to a Great Start
Our Kitchen Kings cooking programme got off to a fantastic start on Wednesday evening, with a great turnout and plenty of positive energy in the room. Held at the TTEC…