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Pumpkin Throw at Garden Place

posted on March 25, 2012 18:25

Age Concern Staff, 26 March 2012

In the lead up to the great Pumpkin Carnival (being held this weekend Sunday 1 April at Hamilton Gardens), a promotional event in the form of a Pumpkin Throw/Bowl was held at Garden Place today. The stand off was between Team Hamilton City Council vs Team Sue Maroney MP. Team HCC was lead by councillor Dave Mc Pherson. Team Maroney was made up of Sue (MP), Gail Gilbert (Age Concern) and Sue (Plunket).  The Plunket staff came out in force to cheer their team member while a smaller contingent came from Age Concern.



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'Pin-up' Nun gets Hero Award

posted on March 21, 2012 15:28

Dominion Post, March 21, 2012 

At Upper Hutt's Home of Compassion yesterday, Sister Felix, 97, was mortified that one-time fellow soup kitchen worker Eddie Mollier had nominated her for a New Zealand Local Hero medal. "I'd like to wring his neck," she said with a chuckle, eyes twinkling. "He thought the sun and the stars shone out of me – I was his pin-up girl."



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21

Greater Protection for Vulnerable Adults

posted on March 21, 2012 15:23

Media Release: Age Concern New Zealand, March 19, 2012

Age Concern New Zealand is delighted a new law which comes into effect today will provide greater legal protection for older people. The Crimes Amendment Act (No 3) 2011 was passed last year to give agencies greater ability to “hold individuals to account for harming the most vulnerable in our community.”



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19

ON the GO HYDRO Event a Sucess

posted on March 19, 2012 17:07

AC Staff 19 March 2012

On Monday 19th March our rejuvenated seniors event (previously Warm-up, Walk & Wade) in conjunction with Sport Waikato and the Hamilton City Council was run. It involved a warm up at the Celebrating Age Centre, a bus trip to Waterworld, a fun session in the new hydrotherapy pool and return to the centre for a 'brown bag lunch'.



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12

Turning Streets Into Neighbourhoods

posted on March 12, 2012 15:35
'atawhaingia te pa harakeke'. 24-25 March 2012 are 'getting to know your neighbours' days. This is an opportunity to introduce yourself to your neighbour or join in with a neighbourhood event.

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06

Staying Away Too Long Costs Couple Super

posted on March 06, 2012 15:53

Stuff.co.nz March 3, 2012 

A five-month trip on the canals of France that drifted into a year-long absence from New Zealand has seen a couple of seniors caught in a superannuation "strip-back".



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05

2 Give Way Rules Change 25 March

posted on March 05, 2012 14:30
Two Give Way rules are changing and they come into effect at 5am on Sunday 25 March 2012.  To learn more about the rules see the NZTA sites listed below or come along to our Friday morning seminar on the 23 March when staff from  Age Concern Tauranga will go through the new rules and also tips for safer driving for seniors.  This includes cars, cycling, walkers and mobility scooters.

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04

NZs' Oldest Licenced Driver

posted on March 04, 2012 14:27

NZ HERALD 1 March 2012

Far North resident Bob Edwards had three reasons to celebrate recently: turning 104 on February 15, renewing his driving licence a week earlier, and staking claim to being the oldest licensed driver in the country.



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Seniors Splash at Hydro Pool

posted on February 29, 2012 17:42
Have you tried out Hamilton's new Hydro Therapy Pool at Te Rapa?  On Monday 19 March Age Concern along with Sport Waikato and Hamilton City Council/Celebrating Age Centre, are inviting all seniors 65+ to join us at their 'ON the GO Hydro' event.

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Scam warning for elderly over letters

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Aged Care Funding to Increase

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