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Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
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As many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.
Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time… View moreAs many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.
Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time family members are the abusers.
Connection is the best prevention when it comes to Elder Abuse.
If you or someone you know is experiencing Elder Abuse, please contact:
* General Provider - Age Concern Auckland: (09) 820 0184
* Indian Provider - Shanti Niwas: (09) 622 10101
* Pacific Provider - Vaka Tautua: 0800 825 282
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sunday 23rd June at 2pm
Guest Speaker
SUE BUTLER
President, WAITAKERE ARTS
winner People’s Popular Choice in Craft Waitakere Arts Exhibition 2019
Refreshments at the conclusion of the meeting
All welcome,
We've had an extra delivery of orchids from our grower and have now too many for our usual hire so we are selling them.
Available from 92 Eastdale Road in Avondale Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm and shipping is available through Trade Me.
Perfect addition to your living room or a beautiful … View moreWe've had an extra delivery of orchids from our grower and have now too many for our usual hire so we are selling them.
Available from 92 Eastdale Road in Avondale Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm and shipping is available through Trade Me.
Perfect addition to your living room or a beautiful present for a friend or family member
Measles is on the move throughout the country, with 12 of New Zealand's 20 district health boards re…
Volunteering is a rewarding and empowering way to make a difference to someone's life. Join us and become an Amitabha Hospice volunteer today!
📣We have rescheduled the volunteer training to start on 26th of June 2019.
🚩 It's not too late to send your applications. Hurry Up! We… View moreVolunteering is a rewarding and empowering way to make a difference to someone's life. Join us and become an Amitabha Hospice volunteer today!
📣We have rescheduled the volunteer training to start on 26th of June 2019.
🚩 It's not too late to send your applications. Hurry Up! We are waiting to hear from you..
👩🏫 The FREE training is given on 7 consecutive Wednesdays from 7.00 - 9.30pm, at our training room in Avondale.
Amitabha Hospice provides free care to the elderly & to people with life-limiting illness in every area of Auckland for a few hours a week.
For information please go to:
www2.amitabhahospice.org...
or call: 828-3321
To apply click here:
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Kia Ora,
Please feel free to come and collect some furniture that we no longer need! Message me for more details.
Thanks!!
A man who raped two sex workers at knife-point told one of the women that if she went to police he w…
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NZ College of Chinese Medicine secures your future in a rewarding and respected profession!
If you are interested in acupuncture, Chinese medicine or perhaps wellness and relaxation massage this is your opportunity to find out more about the courses available at the NZ College of Chinese … View moreNZ College of Chinese Medicine secures your future in a rewarding and respected profession!
If you are interested in acupuncture, Chinese medicine or perhaps wellness and relaxation massage this is your opportunity to find out more about the courses available at the NZ College of Chinese Medicine.
Come to our Auckland Campus OPEN DAY on Saturday, 15th of June – enjoy a campus tour, obtain course information and if you wish, have free acupuncture services in our clinic.
(Phone the clinic on 09 969 4328 to make a reservation for treatment between 10 am and 2 pm - bookings are essential.)
The College is offering significant early payment refunds on Tuition Fees for all courses starting 22 July.
Contact 09 580 2376 for course information
Hi neighbours, as its worst, today's weather affected power to 9000 customers, vector said.
This included people homes in Dairy Flat, Kumeu and Titirangi. Were you affected by the weather?
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There have now been 100 measles cases in Auckland so far this year. Auckland Regional Public Healt…
Physical and psychological abuse of elderly people is occurring at an alarming rate, according to a …
Hi Neighbours, did you know that Auckland has 150 bus shelters that use almost as much power as an average home? As Auckland Council prepares to consider declaring a climate change "emergency", do you think they should starting looking a little closer to home? Read the story below.
… View moreHi Neighbours, did you know that Auckland has 150 bus shelters that use almost as much power as an average home? As Auckland Council prepares to consider declaring a climate change "emergency", do you think they should starting looking a little closer to home? Read the story below.
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