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E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Thank you very much to the Grey Power Federation Board, delegates, and observers for having me here today, and a special thank you to your President, Roy Reid, for his introduction.

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Thank you so much for having me here this evening and thank you, Grant, for introducing me.

I would like to also acknowledge Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe, and Ray MacDonald, Chair of the SeniorNet Federation.

It is fantastic to see so many people here today - so many people who are embracing the ever-changing range of technologies, and teaching others to embrace them also. 

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Thank you Brendan for your introduction.

And special welcome to our guest speakers, young carer Lauren Hitchin and Carers New Zealand CEO Laurie Hilsgen.

I would also like to acknowledge my colleagues the Honourable Chester Borrows, Honourable Michael Woodhouse, Honourable Tariana Turia and Hon Ruth Dyson.

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Kia ora, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Bula vinaka and Namaste.

Thank you, Susana, for your warm welcome and for inviting me to share two very important events with you – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the Launch of the first Pacific SeniorNet. 

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge your General Manager Malia Hamani, the board, staff and members of TOA Pacific.  It has been one year since my last visit and once again I am struck by the vibrancy and passion of your organisation. 

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Thank you for inviting me here today to be part of your Positive Ageing Forum.

I would like to start by acknowledging, Deputy Mayor Alex Matheson; Jeff Blyde, Chair of the New Plymouth Positive Ageing Trust; local MP Jonathan Young; and especially David Showler and John Major, who are such huge contributors to Positive Ageing in the Taranaki Region.

I’d also like to give special mention to John Cunningham, New Plymouth’s Positive Ageing Ambassador.

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa.  Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Shanti Niwas Seniors Centre, Onehunga, Auckland

Namaste, As-Salamu Alaykum, Sat Sri Akal, Kia ora and good morning.

Thank you for inviting me here to join in your celebration of International Day of Older Persons and to launch your elder abuse and neglect prevention programme KHUSHI – Kind Heal Unite Support Humble Inspire.

I understand KHUSHI stands for happiness and that's something we are all entitled to.

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Thank you Michael for your warm welcome. I am delighted to have been asked to address you tonight and to take part in the Work and Life Awards 2012 presentation.

I wish to acknowledge Michael Barnett, Chair EEO Trust, Board members, entrants to the awards, previous winners and distinguished guests.

I would like to congratulate all the entrants to the awards. As employers you have identified that your staff are one of the keys to your business success.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Thank you very much for inviting me here to speak today.  It’s always great to get out and about and see different parts of the country. 

Thank you Angela for your kind introduction and all of you for the warm welcome.  I would also like to acknowledge Chief Executive Mike Tyrer, the Board and staff of Age Concern Tauranga and invited guests.

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa.  Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

Thank you for inviting me here today for the unveiling of a brand new piece of artwork to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Papatoetoe’s 150th Anniversary.

Thank you for inviting me to dine with you and to speak this evening, it is a pleasure to be back with you on the mainland. 

I’d firstly like to acknowledge Roy and your board members for the work they do for your organisation.  I’d like to also like to thank all of you here representing your communities for the advocacy work you do on behalf of older New Zealanders.

E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa.  Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.