Kapiti Observer 3/5/13

A Raumati Beach man has been appointed to the national board of Age Concern New Zealand. David Swallow is one of seven elected board members governing the organisation which advises and provides services to elderly.

Bay of Plenty Times 1/5/13

An advocacy group for the elderly is warning pensioners of a potential scam involving personalised letters. The warning comes after a Tauranga woman was sent a personalised letter from Spain. The letter had authentic-looking markings from an overseas postal service. It claimed the woman, who only wanted to be identified as Betty, had won more than $500,000.

Stuff.co.nz Kate Chapman – Fairfax NZ 30/4/13

The Government will put $70m over four years into aged care and dementia services.

Health Minister Tony Ryall said the funding, to be included in the Budget on May 16, would help older New Zealanders to be healthier and independent.