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In the invitation to come today, Barbara Phair asked me to speak on Labour’s philosophy, hopes, desires and ambitions in this year of the General Election.

Good afternoon and thank you to your President Geoff Piercy for the invitation to come to Invercargill today. I bring warm greetings from the Prime Minister, Helen Clark. I told her I was coming here today, and she specifically asked that I pass on her regards. I also thank my colleague, Mark Peck, for accompanying me here today.

Proposed changes giving older drivers the choice of sitting an older driver test or a new conditional licence test have been welcomed by Senior Citizens Minister Lianne Dalziel.

The Retirement Villages Bill was introduced to Parliament just before Christmas. It underwent its first reading and is now being considered by the Justice and Electoral Select Committee. Although my role has to be somewhat removed from the process at this stage, I have made it clear to the Select Committee Chair Tim Barnett, that the government is interested in a comprehensive report-back, which identifies all the key concerns raised by submitters, so that we can consider whether changes are necessary.

Address to the national conference of the Retirement Villages Association New Zealand. 1.30pm,Hilton Hotel,147 Quay Street, Auckland

If we are truly to ‘harness’ the contribution of our increasingly active retired population, then we owe it to them, to put in place the strategies that will support their continued participation in all aspects of society.

This strategy stands witness to that commitment.

Senior Citizens Minister Lianne Dalziel has reminded people that the deadline for submissions on the government's Retirement Villages Bill, is this Friday, 26 April 2002.

An after dinner address to the annual meeting of Grey Power Federation in Christchurch

12.30pm
Ministerial Dining Room
Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Senior Citizens Minister Lianne Dalziel today welcomed the re-launch of the Age Concern Senior Achievers’ Awards at a special function in Wellington today.

Address to officially open the Third Age Centre
193 Cashel Street, Christchurch

309 Durham St,
Christchurch
10am

• It will be separate legislation.
• An inclusive definition of a retirement village, so that all retirement

Protection for residents in retirement villages is the focus of measures

The development and proposed introduction of a Retirement Villages Bill

Media and Interest Groups Briefing
Labour Caucus Room,Parliament House
3.30pm

Protection for residents in retirement villages is the focus of measures in proposed legislation outlined by Senior Citizens Minister Lianne Dalziel today.

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to join in the celebration to mark the launch of “Caring Caller”.

St John’s latest community project will provide an invaluable lifeline for many older New Zealanders, Senior Citizens Minister Lianne Dalziel said today.

“People Planning to Enjoy their Retirement Years”
Address and official opening
1.45pm, New Zealand Expo Centre, Greenlane, Auckland

Good afternoon and thank you for the invitation to join you today.

People don’t have to be old to benefit from the Golden Age Lifestyle Expo which was opened in Auckland today by Senior Citizens Minister Lianne Dalziel.

The Expo which runs until Sunday is being held at the New Zealand Expo Centre.

Address to Wainuiomata Grey Power
9.15am
Rugby League Clubrooms, Wainuiomata

Opening Address to the Positive Ageing Forum
Wellington Law School
Wellington

Thank you for joining us today at this forum, which has as its theme ‘Positive ageing in a World of Diversity’.

Bishopspark
Christchurch

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to be part of your celebrations today.