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New Zealand Herald - Hep C deaths on the rise, baby boomers most at risk: study 22 Feb 2012 Hep C deaths on the rise, baby boomers most at risk: study You're happy and you know it ... if you live in Timaru We need to take blinkers off to give elderly a fair go NZ's longest serving mayor eligible for pension Over-65s crowd teens out of market Other stories that may be of interest are classified under the Aging section . These news items are automatically updated and are available on a service called RSS - Real Simple Syndicate. |
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Stuff - Elderly targeted by thieves 21 Feb 2012 Recent articles from Stuff (a nationwide newspaper website operated by the Fairfax Group) include: Acceptance would be foolish - village owner 100-year-old sets cycling world record |
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Scoop - BUPA Staff And Residents Relay for Life 19 Feb 2012 Scoop is a “fiercely independent” press release driven Internet news agency accredited to the New Zealand Parliament Press Gallery and also fed by a multitude of Business, Non-Government-Organisation, Regional Government and Public Relations communication professionals. BUPA Staff And Residents Relay for Life Dunedin man recognised with national award Minimum staffing levels needed to prevent rest home distress |
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Voxy - Men risk takers, even with retirement savings 14 Feb 2012
www.voxy.co.nz is updated throughout the day seven days a week with the latest New Zealand entertainment, sport, lifestyle, health, business, politics and technology news. Voxy's primary sources of content are its community of bloggers and the New Zealand Press Association (NZPA) - though everyone with something to say is encouraged to contribute. Men risk takers, even with retirement savings Carfit aims to help older drivers Retirement village registration fees drop Home health conference about facing challenges head-on |
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Community Newspapers - Voices of the community 07 Feb 2012 Read about what's happening across the country in local community newspapers. Bach stars in Kiwi film set in a rest home |
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Close Up - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 03 Feb 2012 Close Up investigates the financial support given to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
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Radio New Zealand brings alive the music of New Zealand’s past. 11 Jan 2012 In a fresh new way Radio New Zealand brings alive the music of New Zealand’s past. This series is ‘must’ listening over the holiday period for those who enjoy music. For more details and further listening go to Radio NZ Blue Smoke from Blue Smoke on Sunday 5 June 2011 The earliest "pop" recordings were of Maori and throughout the development of New Zealand pop, Maori musicians continued to dominate the industry. from Blue Smoke on Sunday 12 June 2011 This covers the impact of radio, and considers the influence of broadcasters such as Arthur Pearce (Turntable) and Bob Bothamley. from Blue Smoke on Sunday 28 August 2011 Early recordings of New Zealand musical comedians, cabaret acts and solo artists including Kahu Pineaha, Lou and Simon, Noel McKay, Bas Tubert and Ash Burton. from Blue Smoke on Sunday 4 September 2011 Jazz combos, mainstream pop and the role of radio. from Blue Smoke on Sunday 11 September 2011 The arrival of rock'n'roll in New Zealand, the reactions of musicians, and the Twist phenomenon. |
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Selected Prime Minister's, Ministers Speeches and Press Releases (2010-2011) 05 Dec 2011 11 November, 2011 Minister marks 93rd anniversary of Armistice Hon Judith Collins 14 October, 2011 Turia welcomes legislation for fulltime Disability Rights Commissioner Hon Tariana Turia 12 October, 2011 Passchendaele essay winner congratulated Hon Judith Collins 12 October, 2011 Bowel screening pilot begins in Waitemata Hon Tony Ryall 10 October, 2011 Retirement villages consultation released today Hon Maurice Williamson 6 October, 2011 Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill passed Hon Tony Ryall 30 September, 2011 Celebrating International Day of Older Persons Hon Craig Foss 26 September, 2011 Launch of Napier City Council Home Safety Flipchart Hon Craig Foss 21 September, 2011 Easier access to home support for older NZers Hon Tony Ryall 21 September, 2011 Address to NZ Healthcare Summit 2011 Hon Peter Dunn 20 September, 2011 Passchendaele contest winner named Hon Judith Collins 15 September, 2011 Minister marks Battle of Britain anniversary Hon Judith Collins 2 September, 2011 New Human Rights Commissioner appointed for disability issues Hon Simon Power 1 September, 2011 First World War centenary plans announced Hon Christopher Finlayson 29 August, 2011 Comprehensive clinical assessments coming for rest homes Hon Tony Ryall 29 August, 2011 New Zealand Aged Care Association conference Hon Tony Ryall 15 August, 2011 Minister marks anniversary of VJ Day Hon Judith Collins 10 August, 2011 Changes to Retirement Villages (Fees) Regulations 2006 Hon Maurice Williamson 8 August, 2011 Minister saddened by death of Nancy Wake Hon Judith Collins 4 August, 2011 New Zealand Home Health Association (NZHHA) Hon Tony Ryall 4 August, 2011 Minister marks 97th anniversary of Great War Hon Judith Collins 28 July, 2011 Communications upgrade for hearing and speech impaired communities Hon Steven Joyce 14 July, 2011 Collins to lead WWII commemoration planning Hon Judith Collins 11 July, 2011 Minister releases Civil Defence, Racing and Senior Citizens Briefings Hon Craig Foss 8 July, 2011 Minister thanks veterans’ health Advisory Group Hon Judith Collins 6 July, 2011 New guidelines to improve dementia and addiction services Hon Jonathan Coleman 29 June, 2011 Winara Rest Home and Hospital Wing Opening – Waikanae Hon Tony Ryall 27 June, 2011 Minister honours Korean War veterans Hon Judith Collins 22 June, 2011 Volunteering patterns changing over time Hon Hekia Parata 16 June, 2011 New guidelines for medicines management in aged care Hon Tony Ryall 14 June, 2011 Respect not threats for our seniors Hon Craig Foss 6 June, 2011 Minister pays tribute to D-Day veterans Hon Judith Collins 2 June, 2011 New Zealand and Australian seniors to share discounts Hon John Carter 26 May, 2011 Heroic Regiment receives Korean citation Hon Judith Collins 20 May, 2011 Gallantry Allowance to increase Hon Judith Collins 20 May, 2011 Crete veterans honoured at Parliament Hon Judith Collins 20 May, 2011 Speech to Battle of Crete 70th Anniversary Reception Hon Judith Collins 20 May, 2011 Conference celebrates volunteers and looks to the future Hon Hekia Parata 6 May, 2011 Budget 2011: Investing in NZers with disabilities Hon Tariana Turia 6 May, 2011 Be Launch; Auckland War Memorial Museum Hon Tariana Turia 2 May, 2011 Report focuses on economic benefits of ageing Hon John Carter 25 April, 2011 A day to honour Anzacs of all eras Hon Judith Collins 20 April, 2011 Minister congratulates Anzac of the Year Hon Judith Collins 20 April, 2011 Phase one of National War Memorial Park completed Hon Christopher Finlayson 20 April, 2011 Crete veterans to be honoured at Parliament Hon Judith Collins 19 April, 2011 Passchendaele contest announced Hon Judith Collins 19 April, 2011 Minister urges support for Poppy Day Hon Judith Collins 8 April, 2011 First of new Defence medals to be presented Hon Judith Collins 1 April, 2011 Positive ageing progress measured Hon John Carter 1 April, 2011 War Disablement Pension and Veterans’ Pension rates increase Hon Judith Collins 28 March, 2011 Voluntary Bonding scheme adds mental health and aged care Hon Tony Ryall 15 March, 2011 Minister honours NZers who fought at Cassino Hon Judith Collins 10 March, 2011 Alzheimers New Zealand Hon Tony Ryall 24 February, 2011 Some rest home residents moving out of Chch Hon Tony Ryall 23 February, 2011 Minister praises health sector's quake response Hon Tony Ryall 22 February, 2011 War pensions to increase Hon Judith Collins 1 February, 2011 The Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector has a new home Hon Tariana Turia 19 January, 2011 Govt acts on rest home report recommendations Hon Tony Ryall 21 December, 2010 Appointees to health bodies announced Hon Tony Ryall 16 December, 2010 National War Memorial Advisory Board members appointed Hon Christopher Finlayson 8 December, 2010 'Report on the Human Rights of Disabled Persons in NZ' Hon Tariana Turia 7 December, 2010 Disabled people have their say Hon Tariana Turia 3 December, 2010 Volunteering crucial to communities Hon Tariana Turia 3 December, 2010 National Health Board reappointments announced Hon Tony Ryall 30 November, 2010 Toi Ora Whanau Ora Centre Launch; Opotiki Community Health; Opotiki Hon Tariana Turia 22 November, 2010 New chairs confirmed in DHB appointments Hon Tariana Turia 17 November, 2010 Diabetes Awareness Week Hon Tariana Turia 11 November, 2010 Minister marks 92nd Armistice anniversary Hon Judith Collins 1 October, 2010 The old are not so old anymore Hon Tony Ryall 29 October, 2010 Govt working through war pension report Hon Judith Collins 28 October, 2010 Minister saddened by death of John Masters Hon Judith Collins 12 October, 2010 Minister remembers deadliest day Hon Judith Collins 30 September, 2010 Celebrating International Day of Older People Hon John Carter 24 September, 2010 Minister marks Seoul liberation during Korea visit Hon Judith Collins 15 September, 2010 NZ contribution to Battle of Britain remembered Hon Judith Collins 3 September, 2010 Minister pays tribute to merchant seamen Hon Judith Collins 21 August, 2010 Ministers mark Korean War anniversary Hon Judith Collins 15 August, 2010 Minister pays tribute on anniversary of VJ Day Hon Judith Collins 4 August, 2010 A day to remember fallen, past and present Hon Judith Collins 22 July 2010 Amendment eases enduring power of attorney Hon John Carter 21 July 2010 Opening of Retirement Income Policy and Intergenerational Equity Conference Hon John Carter 16 July 2009 Ministers take single market forward, sign up to trans-Tasman retirement savings portability Hon Bill English 30 June 2010 NZNO National Enrolled Nurse Section Conference Hon John Carter Speech Notes - 25 June, 2010 Minister pays tribute to Korean War veterans Hon Judith Collins 22 June 2010 Speech to the Retirement Villages Association Conference Hon Maurice Williamson 15 June 2010 Raising awareness key to tackling elder abuse Hon John Carter 6 June, 2010 Minister remembers D-Day, honours veterans Hon Judith Collins 1 June, 2010 Govt to consider war pensions report Hon Judith Collins 29 May, 2010 Minister congratulates Vietnam War hero Hon Judith Collins 26 May 2010 Budget good news for superannuitants Hon John Carter 21 May 2010 Seniors urged to support Youth Week Hon John Carter 20 May, 2010 Minister honours Kiwis who fought at Battle of Crete Hon Judith Collins 17 May 2010 Speech notes for visit to Seven Oaks Retirement Village, Paraparaumu Hon Tony Ryall |
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Eldernet Gazette - coverage of the Aged Care Debate 14 Nov 2011 On Friday the great debate was on! You can read about it here in INsite, and we had a 'reporter' cover it for you too. Check out Leigh Kelly's reportage of the debate on the Eldernet Gazette here. |
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Concern over Low Wages in Aged Care Sector - Human Rights Commission 02 Nov 2011 Aged care workers are attending public meetings around the country to have their say in the Human Rights Commission’s Inquiry into the Equal Employment Opportunities Issues in the Aged Care Sector. In the next six months meetings in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Southland will allow members of the public to have their say. The Commission is holding public and face-to-face meetings; visiting rest-homes and hospitals; speaking with providers and DHBs; and talking with as many people as possible interested in this sector, in residential or home-based care. To read the full article please click HERE |
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Ministry of Social Developement Report: The Business of Ageing 14 Oct 2011 Realising the Economic Potential of Older New Zealanders In 2011 the first of the baby boomers have reached the age of 65. Baby boomers expect their later years to be very different to their parents' generation. More are working into their 60s, they enjoy better health, are better educated and have more money to spend. The report focuses on two opportunities for New Zealand's future growth. These are to:
To link to the full report please click HERE. |
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EQC Mobile Claimant Contact Unit 12 Oct 2011 For Christchurch residents needing information regarding their earthquake claims and procedures EQC now has a Mobile Claimant Contact Unit operating in various locations throughout Christchurch. For the latest schedule please call 0800 326 243 or visit www.eqc.govt.nz It also has a permanent presence at the Earthquake Assistance Centre at Avondale Golf Course, Cnr Wainoni Rd and Breezes Rd, Monday - Friday 10.30am to 6pm. |
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Equal Employment Opportunities - Have Your Say About Aged Care 23 Sep 2011 The Inquiry into the Equal Employment Opportunities Issues in the Aged Care Sector is currently underway and in the next six months regional visits to Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Southland will be undertaken so interested members of the public can have their say. The Commission is holding public and face-to-face meetings, visiting facilities, speaking with providers and DHBs and talking with as many people as possible who are interested in the sector-whether it be residential or home-based care. To read the full article and find out how you can have your say please click HERE. |
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Communicating through crisis: a University of Canterbury earthquake study 22 Sep 2011 The University of Canterbury is conducting a survey COMMUNICATING THROUGH CRISIS: CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE STUDY. Anyone who has resided in the Canterbury region at any time during the period of September 2010 to September 2011, and is aged over 18, is invited to participate in this research project by completing the following survey. The aim of this project is to learn about the usefulness and availability of different types of communication by asking about the media usage and communication methods of Cantabrians over the last year. This survey should take between 15 and 25 minutes, and all data collected will remain anonymous. You can find out more about the survey, and take part, by going here. |
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Abbeyfield Survey 20 Sep 2011 AUT University is helping Abbeyfield raise its profile and general public awareness of the housing it provides for older people. A team of postgraduate public relations students has developed a campaign to do this. One part of the campaign involves a survey of New Zealanders' attitudes to age. Please click on the link below to complete the short 5-minute survey for people aged over 50. It is completely confidential. You will be doing Abbeyfield a big favour. |
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National Radio Interview with Ruth Brown a 79 year old builder in Christchurch 08 Sep 2011 Please click HERE to listen to the full National Radio interview with Ruth Brown who is a 79 year old builder who runs a renovation and building business in Christchurch. |
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TVNZ - Former commissioner hits out at rest home care 01 Sep 2011 Ron Paterson has used one of his final reports as Health and Disability Commissioner to hit out at inadequate rest home care. Click HERE to view the full article. |
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New Zealand named in top 5 Retirement Destinations 25 Aug 2011 Researchers at International Living have scored their Annual Retirement Index and have generated a list of the best places in the world to retire. Ecuador tops the list this year with exceptionally low living costs, great health care, good public transportation in city areas and a mild year-round climate. The rest of the top five on the list include Mexico, Panama, Spain and New Zealand. The experts on expatriate living rate the index based on several factors including infrastructure, safety and stability, culture, climate, costs of living and many other variables, which provides a very comprehensive look at retirement havens. To read the full article please click HERE. |
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Eldernet Gazette - meet our Esther 08 Jul 2011 If you’ve met our Esther you’ll know she usually has plenty to say – she’s now blogging – read her and debate the issues. Recently we've talked about: Chemical Toilets, Filipino Staff, Pain and Dementia, Leanings from the Christchurch Earthquakes. What would you like to see discussed? Send Esther an e-mail on and let her know! |
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CDHB - Prioritisation Guidelines for Residential Care Beds in Canterbury 05 May 2011 Canterbury District Health Board have just released Prioritisation Guidelines for determining the allocation of displaced residents to residential beds in Canterbury as they become available - please click HERE to view. A dedicated team to repatriate displaced residents back to Canterbury as per these guidelines will be operational from Monday 2nd May. A more detailed update on how this team and the process will be operationalised will be distributed early next week. |
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Campbell Live - Retirement Village Residents Left Out of Pocket 04 May 2011 Campbell Live recently ran this report on the consequences of the Christchurch earthquake for residents in Kate Shepard Retirement Village where the units are now no longer inhabitable. This has far reaching consequences for all retirement village residents and potential residents. Please click HERE to view. |
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Have you been considering private home help? 18 Apr 2011 Have you been considering private home help? Listen to this ‘Radio New Zealand National, Nine to Noon’ interview where Lynn Freeman speaks to a carer Hilda England and Neil Farnworth of Home Instead Senior Care. They talk about a number of the issues that people commonly think about when this issue is being considered. Home Instead Senior Care is just one of many home help agencies around the country. Use the Eldernet site to explore your options. |
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INsite Magazine - Woodchester- A manager-eye view of the Christchurch quake’s effect on a resthome. 06 Apr 2011 |
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Panacea Healthcare Launches a New Travel Website for Disabled Travelers 01 Apr 2011 Panacea Healthcare has launched a new online travel website which caters to people who have a mobility impairment – http://www.panaceatravelability.com/ The website is unique for New Zealand tourism in that it enables people with mobility restrictions to plan and book their complete holiday with options that meet their mobility needs. For the full press release visit www.panaceahealthcare.co.nz |
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