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At Age Concern Auckland, we curate relevant articles, updates, and stories on topics like elder wellbeing, healthcare, housing, community
services, and policy changes. Check back regularly for fresh content that matters to seniors, their whānau, and caregivers.
WELLINGTON, Today: Cameras start rolling this November on A Dog’s Show—a heartwarming Kiwi film inspired by
the TV classic that once made sheepdog trialling must-watch telly across the nation.
Are Foodstuffs Reneging On Agreement To Rehire Victoria Park New World Staff Displaced By Fire?
Scoop business shared on friday: Workers First Union members who worked at Victoria Park New World, which was severely damaged by a fire in
mid-June, say that Foodstuffs North Island managers appear to be reneging on their commitment to rehire all supermarket staff who are losing
jobs and income as a result of the fire, with final paycheques due on Monday 4 August and around 40% of workers still without job offers.
‘They’ll have to drag me out’: Bank moves to sell pensioner’s home
When Stuff reported in March that British army veteran Derrick Unwin faced homelessness after allegedly being left in the lurch by
relatives, ANZ bank offered him a reprieve from a mortgagee sale. But as TONY WALL reports, the sale is back on.
Older people struggling to find and keep employment
In a story from RNZ new data shows growing ageism in Australia with 25 percent of employers classifying over-50s as being older, while only
10 percent thought so two years ago.
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The value of Community Strength and Balance Classes
Listen to our Community Strength and Balance Coordinator, Bethan Collings talk live on PMN Tonga about the value of Community Strength and
Balance exercises.
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