Older People Statistics New Zealand
To find information on older people, click on the above website, click on “Browse for Stats”, click on the heading “People and communities”, and then click on Older people.
New Zealand Superannuation.
ALL inquiries now go through the CALL CENTRE at the above 0800 number and the operator will provide the information required. Listed under WINZ in the phonebook.
Breastscreen Aotearoa
BreastScreen Aotearoa is a free national breast screening programme that checks for early breast cancer. This programme is offered to women in New Zealand aged 45-69 who have no symptoms of breast cancer. It aims to reduce the number of women who die from breast cancer. If you want to enrol in the programme or … Continued
Marketing Association / mailing and telephone lists
A business association with the purpose to encourage & develop the highest standards of measurable marketing in New Zealand. Membership is voluntary but they can confirm if a particular business is registered with them & may help with enquiries in this case. All their members are bound by a code of ethics that encourages best … Continued
Minister for Senior Citizens
The Office was established in 1990, and is part of the Ministry of Social Development. Their role is to: * promote the rights and interests of older people * lead, monitor and promote the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy * provide policy advice on issues that affect older people, and lead strategic and cross-sectoral policy … Continued
Banking Ombudsman
/ Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.00 The banking ombudsman is a free, external and independent process to help people sort out their unresolved problems with banks. Anyone can use the scheme, including groups of people such as partnerships, clubs and companies, so long as the complaint is against one of the following banks: ANZ … Continued
Enduring Power of Attorney EPA
The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act) introduced the concept of an Enduring Power of Attorney. It is designed to ‘provide protection and promotion of the personal and property rights of persons who are not fully able to manage their own affairs’. There are two kinds of enduring powers of attorney … Continued
Shakti Ethnic Womens Support
Shakti is a specialist provider of culturally competent support services for women, children and families of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin. Our goal is to facilitate an empowering environment for ethnic women and children so that they live a life free from fear and violence and are able to exercise their rights, choices and … Continued
Stay Dry Products Ltd
Stay Dry Products was originally started in 1991. After finding there was a need for incontinence briefs. So the first brief was designed and tested and found to work really well. The orders started coming in and the business began to expand with marketing in residential homes. From there the products also began to expand … Continued
Senior Line
/ Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Staff can advise on how to access help to stay at home or how to organise short-term relief care for someone looking after an older person at home. They can give information on the assessment process required to enter long-term rest home or hospital care and entitlements for people receiving residential … Continued
