Media releases

Supporting older people / kaumātua gives us a privileged and unique perspective. We share our expertise and insights with media to inform and education all New Zealanders
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Age Concern New Zealand works with the media to raise awareness of the experiences, challenges, and contributions of older people across Aotearoa.

Our Chief Executive, Karen Billings-Jensen, Board, and team are regularly called on to provide informed national perspectives on ageing. We also support media with local insight through our network of Age Concern organisations across the country.

We engage with the media to help foster understanding, reduce ageism, and highlight opportunities to support people to age well.

If you would like to speak with someone from our team, please contact:

Sarah Maxwell
Fundraising, Communications, and Marketing Manager
sarah.maxwell@ageconcern.org.nz
0800 65 2 105 / 027 674 1144

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Current media releases

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Media Release: Take the step – you’re not alone
3 Jun 2026
“You’re not alone”. Thousands step forward to stop elder abuse in New Zealand.
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Impact of NZ Post Service Reductions on Older New Zealanders
27 Jan 2026
MEDIA RELEASE Today, NZ Post confirmed the removal of 20% of its retail network, removing 142 stores in urban areas. This announcement has significant consequences for older New Zealanders, many of whom rely more heavily on traditional postal and other local services than the general population. Within ten years, the number of people age 65+…
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Age Concern New Zealand Supports New Report on Age-proofing Aotearoa
21 Oct 2025
MEDIA RELEASE Age Concern New Zealand welcomes the findings and recommendations in the latest report from WSP and The Helen Clark Foundation, titled Age-proofing Aotearoa: Rethinking our infrastructure for an ageing population. “We are pleased to see so many of our own priority areas addressed in this report, backed by robust data analysis. As a…
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