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Meaningful change does not always come through grand gestures
Date: 5 Oct 2026
Huia Award 2026 recipient For the almost 22 years, Jennifer Couch has been doing something deceptively simple: showing up. Every week, she has given her time, friendship, and stories with
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Get ready to vote in the 2026 General Election!
Date: 2 Oct 2026
Author: Electoral Commission
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The DL9 medical certificate goes digital
Date: 2 Oct 2026
A digital version of the medical certificate for driver licence (DL9) form
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People doing Steady As You Go exercises
From One Class to a National Movement
Date: 1 Oct 2026
Margaret Dando is being recognised for her leadership in developing and expanding Steady As You Go®
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Southland Cyber Safety Advocate Receives National Huia Award
Date: 30 Sep 2026
Age Concern New Zealand Huia Award 2026 recipient
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Protecting your online accounts: small steps that make a big difference
Date: 23 Sep 2026
Author: National Cyber Security Centre
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The Governor General meets some of the people involved in the project A Century of Stories
Age Concern Wellington celebrates 50 years
Date: 21 Sep 2026
On 10 September 2026, the first of Age Concern Wellington Region’s 50th anniversary celebrations was held at Government House, bringing together volunteers, staff, clients, funders, partners, past and present board
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Fit and Strong: Hariata’s Yoga Journey
Date: 7 Sep 2026
Hariata Hema is turning 71 this September and she is an amazing example of how you can break stereotypes starting by giving things a go.
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Every concern matters: How your input helps
Date: 22 Jul 2026
Author: Commerce Commission
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Growing older together: Why every pet owner needs a plan
Date: 13 Jul 2026
Sponsored by Public Trust. This year, Wills Week focuses on care instructions for pets in wills.
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Ageing is everyone’s business
Date: 7 Jul 2026
Healthy ageing is one of the most important opportunities facing Aotearoa New Zealand
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Listening to the people who matter most
Date: 18 Jun 2026
The way we speak to each other matters more than we often realise
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