Are you a Senior, or do you have a Senior in your life, who is looking to build their confidence online? CERT NZ’s Staying Safe Online for Senior’s webinar is coming up on the 20th of February and is designed to empower seniors, as well as friends and whānau, with the know-how to safely navigate … Continued
Read More >>The patient and visitor hospital shuttle service between Deans Avenue and Christchurch Hospital is relocating. From Monday July 2 the shuttle will pick up and drop off users from the Christchurch City Council’s car park building at 33 Lichfield Street, and will no longer travel to the Deans Avenue Car Park. The service will run … Continued
Read More >>June 11 – 17 is Men’s Health Week for 2018. One week when our own health gets the once over from ourselves, a review from the most important critic. It’s a week to make calls and to start the little steps that can make a big difference and get you back on track. It’s a … Continued
Read More >>People are hitting retirement with big mortgages still to pay off, and shelling out for life insurance policies in case they die in debt. For some it’s a result of not getting on top of their mortgages fast enough. For others it’s a matter of choice. “We just insured a 70-year-old for $1 million because he’s … Continued
Read More >>A 79yr old woman sits with her computer. Its late at night, and dark outside, she turns on the kettle to make herself a cup of tea to warm herself while she waits. She’s waiting for a message to come through from her new male friend on her facebook messenger. Her friend lives on the … Continued
Read More >>It seems to be that time of year. We are getting increasing reports of dodgy door-to-door sales people, phone and email scams. Remember to always look after your personal details in the same way you would with your wallet and personal possessions, and be wary of door-to-door sales people who offer you goods or services … Continued
Read More >>During Good in the Hood 2018, for the first time ever, Z are running a fuel discount day to raise funds for groups like ours, to help us do even more awesome work in our community. On 17 May 2018, every customer that goes in to a Z service station will get a 6c per … Continued
Read More >>Vote for us to receive a share of $4,000 from Z Bishopdale! Age Concern Canterbury is one of the four groups being supported through Good in the Hood at Z Bishopdale. That means we’ll get a share of $4,000—but how much depends on how many votes we get. To vote for us, all you need to do is buy … Continued
Read More >>The census is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in new Zealand. Census Day is Tuesday 6 March 2018. In late February, you will get a letter that lets you choose how you’ll take part this year, either online, or by paper if you prefer. Stats NZ are aiming to … Continued
Read More >>From 1 July 2018, a Winter Energy Payment will be available to help with the cost of heating homes during the winter. Important information You don’t need to do anything to get this payment because if you qualify, it’ll be paid to you automatically. Who can get it You can get the Winter Energy Payment … Continued
Read More >>Shared from Stuff Sixty-six-year-old Bruce Marshall has no plans to pull his money out of KiwiSaver yet. In recent years, he’s moved the savings to a more conservative fund but is still working and contributing to his account with Kiwi Wealth. “I hope to have quite a nice nest egg when I retire,” he said. … Continued
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