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Stay up to date with the latest news affecting older people in Auckland and across Aotearoa.


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.

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4 Aug '25

Kiwi classic reborn: A Dog’s Show heads to screen

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.



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4 Aug '25

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.



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1 Aug '25

‘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.



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1 Aug '25

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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11 Nov '24

Age Concern calls for Ministry for Loneliness to support elderly New Zealanders

Article from NewsTalk ZB
THREE KEY FACTS ON NEW ZEALAND LONELINESS:

  • The Breaking Barriers study, commissioned by Age Concern, showed 59% of Kiwis aged 65+ had recently felt lonely or socially isolated.




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6 Jun '24

Winter 2024 Quarterly Newsletter North Shore edition



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6 Jun '24

Winter 2024 Quarterly Newsletter Central West edition



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6 Jun '24

Winter 2024 Quarterly Newsletter Counties Manukau edition



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12 May '23

Autumn 2023 Quarterly Newsletter Asian Service edition



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12 May '23

Autumn 2023 Quarterly Newsletter Central West edition



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12 May '23

Autumn 2023 Quarterly Newsletter North Shore edition



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12 May '23

Autumn 2023 Quarterly Newsletter Counties Manukau edition



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21 Apr '23

2023-2024 Calendar of Activities: West Auckland

Guide to groups and activities for older adults - West Auckland



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21 Apr '23

2023-2024 Calendar of Activities: East Auckland

Guide to groups and activities for older adults - East Auckland



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21 Apr '23

2023-2024 Calendar of Activities: Central Auckland

Guide to groups and activities for older adults - Central Auckland



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21 Apr '23

Media release - Homeshare

Life-changing housing programme brings young and old together



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7 Apr '22

Central West Summer Newsletter

Stay up to date with news for Central & West services



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7 Apr '22

North Shore Newsletter

Stay up to date with news from our North Shore office



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7 Apr '22

Counties Manukau Spring Newsletter

Stay up to date with news from our Counties Manukau office



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8 Jun '21

Oldie & A Goodie

Please support our fundraising campaign 'Oldie & A Goodie' to help us fund our essential work. Oldie & A Goodie is a celebration of the older people and things in our lives - its about whānau, heritage, mana, respect and understanding. All donations will go directly to support the vital work of Age Concern Auckland, who are constantly working with the vulnerable older people in the Auckland community.



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6 Jun '21

Age Concern Auckland Update September 2022

Keep up to date with the latest news from Age Concern Auckland



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10 May '21

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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4 Nov '19

New Non-Emergency Number for Police

105 is a national non-emergency number that will be answered 24/7 by highly trained Police staff. It is free to call from all landline and mobile numbers.



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