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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.

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.

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

12.30pm
Ministerial Dining Room
Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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

309 Durham St,
Christchurch
10am

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

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

“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.

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.

Ambulance Station
Pitt St, Auckland

Welcome and thank you for attending today's launch of the first Positive Ageing Status report.

Good morning and could I start by thanking Garth (Taylor, CEO) and the Age Concern organisation for hosting this launch, and for their contribution in raising many of the issues discussed in the draft Health of Older People Strategy.

Address to open the ADCSS Symposium on:
Strategies and Services for Older People in the Community. The role of Regional and Local Government
9.45am
Bethshalom Progressive Synagogue
Manukau Rd, Epsom
Auckland

May I add my welcome to you all here this morning for the launch of this important research on the Living Standards of Older New Zealanders, as Minister for Senior Citizens.

Thank you for inviting me here this evening. I am delighted to celebrate the Arthritis Foundation's head office accreditation by Quality Health New Zealand, under the new Standard for Health and Disability Services for Not for Profit Organisations.

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. The invitation was given a few months ago by your executive officer, after a phone call from a member of the Retirement Villages Association, who had heard me speak at another function.

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me back.

"Ageing with attitude"

Good morning and welcome. It is my great pleasure to be here with you all at this launch of the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy.