Beehive - Senior Citizens

The challenges presented by an aging population are becoming increasingly important to plan for – not only for New Zealand but for many countries around the world.

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22 April, 2008

Grey Power Federation AGM 22 April 2008

Over half of New Zealand’s over 65 year olds are totally dependent on New Zealand Superannuation for their income. So giving them and others financial security in the level and age of entitlement for NZ Superannuation is very important. That’s why Labour put it into the law that people are entitled to Super at aged 65 and at a level not below 65% for a married couple of the average wage.

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21 April, 2008

Address to Grey Power Ashburton

As you know, families are a focus of our government's work. Strong families build strong nations and older New Zealanders in particular, have an important part to play in helping to foster that strength

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10 April, 2008

Address at the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) Conference

This is the future of social development- people and organisations increasingly working together with trust and openness for the benefit of individuals, families and communities. And we need to do this in a coordinated way that reduces duplication of effort, minimises compliance costs and, importantly, improves services to people so that they can be successful in their lives

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8 March, 2008

Seniors to benefit from NZ Super rise

The newly adjusted rate of New Zealand Superannuation is 66.23% of the net average weekly wage

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26 February, 2008

Government committed to elder abuse prevention

The findings of the report “Risk and Protective Factors associated with Elder Abuse and Neglect” are based in part on interviews with a small number of older people and contain recommendations to government to continue implementing the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy, the Health of Older People Strategy and Family Violence Intervention Guidelines

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23 November, 2007

Peters Welcomes Intercity & Newmans Coach Lines on Board SuperGold Card

The announcement today that InterCity and Newmans have joined the SuperGold Card programme offering a 20% discount is great news and represents the latest of several hundred new businesses which have joined the Card in the past two months, said Winston Peters

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15 November, 2007

Hon Hodgson and Dyson : Goudie wrong

SeniorNet has had its private sponsorship reduced, not a reduction in government funding, says Ruth Dyson and Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson

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9 October, 2007

Address to Age Concern Counties Manukau

Strong families build strong nations and older New Zealanders in particular, have an important part to play in helping to foster that strength.

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30 September, 2007

New Zealand world leader in positive ageing

New Zealanders can be proud of their attitudes to ageing, says Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson, marking World International Day of Older Persons on 1 October.

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11 September, 2007

PPPR Amendment Bill second reading speech

This Bill improves the protections for vulnerable people in Part 9 (which covers enduring powers of attorney) of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.

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30 August, 2007

Older New Zealanders living longer, healthier lives

The majority of older people are satisfied with their lives, and are enjoying adequate incomes and good health, according to a new report.

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29 August, 2007

Seniors and Veterans valued with SuperGold Card

Ruth Dyson and Rick Barker mark the launch of the new SuperGold Card

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29 August, 2007

Unleashing a golden future

Thank you for joining us today at the launch of New Zealand's first free nationwide, government-sponsored card dedicated to seniors – the Supergold Card

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29 August, 2007

188 businesses add weight to SuperGold Card

Discounts from 188 businesses with 2215 outlets between them are being offered to seniors through the SuperGold Card, says Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters

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17 May, 2007

Older New Zealanders secure big gains

Older New Zealanders will benefit greatly from a range of initiatives in this year’s budget

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15 May, 2007

SuperGold Card Third Reading Speech

The Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill is the next step in the process of making the SuperGold Card a reality.

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11 May, 2007

Safety fund, wider write-down rules for racing

Racing gains an annual $1 million racecourse safety fund and an extension of the bloodstock write-down rules in Budget 2007

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17 April, 2007

Address to the Grey Power Federation AGM

Strong families build strong nations and older New Zealanders in particular, have an important part to play in helping to foster that strength.

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5 April, 2007

Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill, 2nd reading

The SuperGold Card, which will offer commerical discounts to seniors as well as facilitating easy access to Government and local authority concessions, entitlements, and services, moved a step closer in Parliament today

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24 March, 2007

Address to the Age Concern Conference and AGM

Our Labour-led government recognises that Age Concern wants to be involved in discussions with the government over issues and policies for older people.

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6 March, 2007