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Positive Ageing Expo 2026 a Wonderful Community Success

By Ethan Pierce | 11 May 2026

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

By Ethan Pierce | 11 May 2026

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

By Ethan Pierce | 1 May 2026

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…

What exercises will keep my ageing joints healthy?

By Ethan Pierce | 10 April 2026

As we get older, it’s normal to notice a few more aches and stiffness in our joints. This happens because the cartilage and fluid that cushion our joints naturally reduce…

What’s Changing on 1 April and How It Could Affect You

By Ethan Pierce | 30 March 2026

From 1 April, a number of financial changes are coming into effect across New Zealand that may impact your day-to-day living costs. While not all of these changes are aimed…

New flu strain warning as illness spreads across New Zealand

By Ethan Pierce | 27 March 2026

Health professionals are warning that a new and potentially severe strain of influenza could be on the way, as increasing numbers of people report feeling unwell across the country. Doctors,…

Proposed Funding Change Aims to Improve Consistency in Emergency Care Across New Zealand

By Ethan Pierce | 16 March 2026

A proposed change to how emergency ambulance medicines are funded could help ensure more consistent emergency care for people across New Zealand. The Government has announced plans to shift responsibility…

Concerns Raised Over Delays in Access to New Medicines in New Zealand

By Ethan Pierce | 13 March 2026

A new report has highlighted concerns that people in New Zealand may be waiting significantly longer for access to new medicines than patients in many other developed countries. The review,…