Age Concern New Zealand and Member Councils support the Labour Government’s overarching policy goals for the next three years.
Age Concern New Zealand and Member Councils strongly support the Government’s commitment to a wellbeing approach.
We support the five stated wellbeing priorities being used to guide investment decisions.
We acknowledge and support the four capitals in the Treasury’s Living Standards Framework that underpin Government’s action and decision-making.
Age Concern New Zealand and Member Councils do not agree with pitching one age group against another in investment decisions.
We support actions and decisions that will reduce or eliminate inequities experienced by Māori and also by Pacific peoples in Aotearoa, including in their access to employment, health care, and affordable housing.