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Discounts for seniors are set to go trans-Tasman with Senior Citizens Minister John Carter announcing reciprocal arrangements for the SuperGold Card with Australian state and territorial governments.

“Under this initiative, both New Zealand’s SuperGold and Australia’s state and territory Seniors Card holders will be able to get discounts when travelling in Australia and New Zealand,” said Mr Carter.

It is time to look at the economic benefits of ageing baby boomers rather than just the burdens, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today.

Launching the Ministry of Social Development report The Business of Ageing, Realising the economic potential of older people in New Zealand: 2011-2051, Mr Carter said valuing the skills, knowledge and economic power of older people would benefit New Zealand’s economic competitiveness in the next 40 years.

A summary of progress on New Zealand’s Positive Ageing Strategy can now be viewed at a single online source (http://positiveageing.msd.govt.nz), Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today.

“There are many great initiatives taking place around New Zealand to support the strategy, which aims to improve the well-being of older people, and it is important to track what is being done,” Mr Carter said.

International Day of Older People on 1 October is a time to acknowledge the contributions older people make to communities throughout New Zealand, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter says.

A change to the enduring power of attorney law finds the balance between protecting rights and dealing with the real-life situations of older people, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today

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Raising awareness, talking about the issues and thinking about responsibility are the keys to tackling elder abuse and neglect, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today.

Budget 2010 is good news for those receiving New Zealand Superannuation, Minister for Senior Citizens John Carter says.

Senior Citizens Minister John Carter is encouraging older members of the community, including grandparents, to get behind Youth Week: 22-30 May.

It is my pleasure to join you at your annual general meeting. Thank you for inviting me.

I would like to acknowledge your organisation's office holders and board members.

Senior Citizens' Minister John Carter is taking the "It's Not OK" message on the road, travelling to Wairoa today to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect.

Rau rangatira maa,

tenei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te ra.

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants.

It's great to be here, and I'd like to thank Presbyterian Support New Zealand Chair Helen Trim for the welcome.

The International Day of Older Persons is a great opportunity to honour, respect and acknowledge older New Zealanders, says Senior Citizens Minister John Carter.

Senior Citizens Minister, John Carter, has today urged older people to take control of their finances and get budgeting advice if they need it.

It’s great to be here, and I’d like to thank Mayor Peter Tennent and Jonathan Young MP for their warm welcome and introduction.

The Senior Citizens Minister, John Carter, is praising the latest addition to SeniorNet Learning Centres, which help the over-55's become connected to the net. 

Thank you for the opportunity today to speak to you.  I am very pleased to be here talking to you as Minister of Civil Defence and Minister for Senior Citizens.

Two community buses will carry elder abuse and family violence prevention messages around the Far North for the next year at least, and Senior Citizens Minister John Carter took the first ride on F

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It is my pleasure to be here in Kerikeri today. Thank you for inviting me to speak, and special thanks to Liz Renner for her warm welcome.

Senior Citizens Minister John Carter says the ministerial briefing on his new portfolio provides a useful summary of the issues facing older New Zealanders.