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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

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

The Code of Practice for home equity release schemes was approved by Cabinet today said Ruth Dyson, Minister for 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

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

The abuse of older people in our society is completely unacceptable.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to expose the abuse of older people.

Senior Citizens and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today paid tribute to Grey Power President Graham Stairmand, who died this morning.

Older people will benefit greatly from a number of initiatives in this year’s Budget, says Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson.

Speech notes for Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Senior Citizens to Rotary Club of Christchurch South - venue: Cashmere Club, Christchurch

Rau rangatira maa,

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.

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.  

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.

Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson has welcomed the release of research into elder abuse and neglect by the Families Commission.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 and Rick Barker mark the launch of the new 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