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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.

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

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.

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

Older New Zealanders will benefit greatly from a range of initiatives in this year’s budget

Racing gains an annual $1 million racecourse safety fund and an extension of the bloodstock write-down rules in Budget 2007

The Supergold Card recognises the contribution that senior citizens make to New Zealand.

The public will be asked to provide feedback on a code of practice for Home Equity Conversion Schemes from 1 November.

Government agencies are making excellent progress implementing the NZ Positive Ageing Strategy