Posts by Office for Seniors
2156 days ago

NEW! SuperSeniors Newsletter COVID-19 special edition

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The new SuperSeniors e-Newsletter is available on our website NOW! This e-Newsletter includes the additional guidance for what seniors can do during Alert Level 3 and information from the Student Volunteer Army and Age Concern about the services they are offering.

It also has the details on the Winter Energy Payment that starts again today!

Click here to read: bit.ly...

To get our Newsletter emailed to you, if you receive the NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension, update your email in MyMSD here: my.msd.govt.nz...

If you do not receive either of these entitlements but you want to receive our Newsletter you can subscribe here: bit.ly...

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14 hours ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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8 days ago

Poll: The Fuel Squeeze ... How are you navigating rising costs? ✈️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Between the news about the Nelson Port and Airport facing "huge ramifications" from global unrest and the creeping prices at the local petrol station, it feels like getting from A to B (or flying out of the region) is becoming a major math problem.

With fuel prices and airfares set to stay high for the foreseeable future, we want to know how the Nelson community is pivoting. Are you changing your habits, or just grit-and-bearing it?

We want to know: How are you adjusting your travel and commute to beat the price hikes?

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The Fuel Squeeze ... How are you navigating rising costs? ✈️
  • 25% Dusting off the bike
    25% Complete
  • 0% Working from home
    0% Complete
  • 75% Nope, same as always
    75% Complete
  • 0% Other. (Tell us your secret strategy in the comments!)
    0% Complete
8 votes
9 days ago

A Journey of Growth and Care

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

From student nurse to Village Manager, Ruben Kumar’s journey at Ryman reflects years of dedication, growth, and a passion for caring for others.

Today, as Village Manager, Ruben leads the community with the experience gained from progressing through multiple roles across the organisation.

Click read more to learn more about Ruben's journey at Ryman.

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