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The myth of the tech-savvy, university graduate entrepreneur is continuing to be undermined by a global trend which is seeing an increasing number of older people starting businesses.

We are already starting to reimagine life in a post COVID-19 world, and this includes an opportunity to transform how we care for older people, professionalise the care sector and identify new products and programmes that enable ageing-in-place and health longevity.

The University of Auckland's James Henare Māori Research Centre is emphasising the importance of kaumātua in Te Ao Māori through a research project.

Kiwis living with allergies and respiratory conditions are being advised to be vigilant in watching for signs of mould growth in their home, with parts of the country experiencing higher than normal rain falls in recent months.

As health and wellbeing month continues on the Eldernet Gazette, we showcase the revolutionary fitness and rehab equipment developed by HUR, which could have a huge impact on the aged-care sector in New Zealand.

New research has found Government proposals to help New Zealand become Smokefree by 2025 should focus on reducing the level of nicotine in cigarettes and increase investment in stop smoking services for priority populations.

With Techweek NZ kicking off this weekend, we’re continuing our celebration of all things techy. In this blog, we explore some Kiwi-made apps that could help improve your day to day health and wellbeing.

Running from May 22-30, Techweek is a nationwide series of events, showcasing New Zealand innovation. It’s not just for tech savvy people or those working in the industry the either – the festival includes events for people of all interest and abilities. To celebrate Techweek, blogs this month will focus on …

Professor Merryn Gott, Director of the Te Ārai Group, recently shared the results of its 'Have Our Say' letter-writing project at the Nelson Tasman Positive Ageing Expo.

Te Arai Research Group are seeking participants for a new study funded by the Health Research Council and led by Tess Moeke-Maxwell which will explore whānau experiences of end of life caring during COVID-19 lockdown. Your information will be used to improve health care, hospital policy and tangihanga (funeral) planning …