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Our Enewsletter is here! There is still a lot happening with Age Concern as we near the end of 2025. Read all about what’s been happening and what is still ahead for seniors right here.    

Have you ever been scammed online or via a phone call? It seems that at least 30 percent of New Zealanders have been victims of these con-artists. This was the first advice we received from Tanya Morton of TSB who presented information to a group of Age Concern Wellington Region volunteers on scams, scammers, avoiding

Gerontechnology is a portmanteau word to describe an activity that combines gerontology (the study of ageing) with technology to create products, environments, and services that enable older adults to live healthier, safer, and more independent lives. Karen Billings-Jensen, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand, attended a conference where this topic was canvassed, which caused

Is your home insulated? Do you have an efficient heating system like a heat pump? The Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme provides a subsidy for some homeowners for underfloor and ceiling insulation, or the installation of a heat pump. The government recently expanded the number of homes that may be eligible for the subsidy. You might