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Two men charged with the murder of a young south Auckland man following a fatal shooting in May will…
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
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As many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.
Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time… View moreAs many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.
Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time family members are the abusers.
Connection is the best prevention when it comes to Elder Abuse.
If you or someone you know is experiencing Elder Abuse, please contact:
* General Provider - Age Concern Auckland: (09) 820 0184
* Indian Provider - Shanti Niwas: (09) 622 10101
* Pacific Provider - Vaka Tautua: 0800 825 282
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In the quarter-century since Once Were Warriors graced our screens, not much has changed for Auckland's poor. In fact, it could be argued things have got worse.
While the country bounced back from the economic downturns of the early 1990s and 2008, by some measures the gap… View moreHi Neighbours
In the quarter-century since Once Were Warriors graced our screens, not much has changed for Auckland's poor. In fact, it could be argued things have got worse.
While the country bounced back from the economic downturns of the early 1990s and 2008, by some measures the gap between the rich and the poor is wider.
Māngere Budgeting Services chief executive Darryl Evans says although minimum wage had risen to $17.70, that wasn't enough to sustain a family living in Auckland.
To read more here
A man has admitted assaulting a member of staff at a primary school. Aaron Hawke, 31, pleaded guilt…
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The sister of a man on trial for murdering and attempting to murder a husband and wife has admitted …
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The 'Meet the Candidates' evening for the James Cook High School will be held on Thursday, 13th of June in the school staff room. We look forward to seeing you there.
Hi Neighbours, did you know that Auckland has 150 bus shelters that use almost as much power as an average home? As Auckland Council prepares to consider declaring a climate change "emergency", do you think they should starting looking a little closer to home? Read the story below.
Pleae… View moreHi Neighbours, did you know that Auckland has 150 bus shelters that use almost as much power as an average home? As Auckland Council prepares to consider declaring a climate change "emergency", do you think they should starting looking a little closer to home? Read the story below.
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A man was knocked out by a custody officer after he was flung against a wall at the Counties Manukau District Custody Unit in April 2017. The Independent Police Conduct Authority ruled the custody officer used excessive force and failed to provide the man with adequate care for his injuries. The … View moreA man was knocked out by a custody officer after he was flung against a wall at the Counties Manukau District Custody Unit in April 2017. The Independent Police Conduct Authority ruled the custody officer used excessive force and failed to provide the man with adequate care for his injuries. The custody officer remains in the police force and will undergo an employment investigation.
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