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A growing number of local councils are delivering practical initiatives which will improve the lives of older people in their communities as part of the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy, says S
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Free off-peak travel, better subsidies for hearing aids and tax cuts boosting superannuation will provide senior citizens with even more reasons to celebrate International Day of the Older Person t
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
The Code of Practice for home equity release schemes was approved by Cabinet today said Ruth Dyson, Minister for Senior Citizens.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Veterans’ welfare received a $1 million boost today with the handing over of a cheque from Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters and Veterans’ Affairs Minister Rick Barker t
- Winston Peters
- Senior Citizens
The release of an updated SuperGold Card directory, which will be delivered to more than half a million senior New Zealanders, has been welcomed by Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters
- Winston Peters
- Senior Citizens
The abuse of older people in our society is completely unacceptable.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to expose the abuse of older people.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today paid tribute to Grey Power President Graham Stairmand, who died this morning.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Older people will benefit greatly from a number of initiatives in this year’s Budget, says Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Speech notes for Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Senior Citizens to Rotary Club of Christchurch South - venue: Cashmere Club, Christchurch
Rau rangatira maa,
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Speech notes for Ruth Dyson Minister for Senior Citizens address to Grey Power Federation AGM, Christchurch
I want to focus my comments on the issue of financial security.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Speech notes for Minister for Senior Citizens Hon Ruth Dyson address to Grey Power Ashburton
Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me to speak with you today.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
A married couple receiving New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension will be better off by up to $700 extra a year, said Social Development and Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson today.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson has welcomed the release of research into elder abuse and neglect by the Families Commission.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
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
- Winston Peters
- Senior Citizens
SeniorNet has had its private sponsorship reduced, not a reduction in government funding, says Ruth Dyson and Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Strong families build strong nations and older New Zealanders in particular, have an important part to play in helping to foster that strength.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
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.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
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.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
The majority of older people are satisfied with their lives, and are enjoying adequate incomes and good health, according to a new report.
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
Ruth Dyson and Rick Barker mark the launch of the new SuperGold Card
- Ruth Dyson
- Senior Citizens
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
- Winston Peters
- Senior Citizens