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Alongside increases to other benefits and payments, 1 April 2022 brings a small rise to the NZ Super pension payment (see the Work and Income website for new rates). Coinciding with increases to the pension rates come increased calls for changes to be made to the scheme, to ensure its …

Skype, email and messaging apps can be a great way to connect with loved ones. More and more older people are getting the benefits from using social media. According to a report published by Pew Research Centre in 2015, 35% of all American adults aged 65 and older said they were …

Research argues that the number of internet users over 65 years old is on the rise and has been for some time. StatsNZ noted that in 2012, just under half of those aged 65+ were internet users. Research published by StatsNZ in 2012 shows that over 65s who use the …