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Local Councils delivering on Positive Ageing initiatives

Ruth Dyson

15.10.2008

A growing number of local councils are delivering practical initiatives which will improve the lives of older people in their communities as part of the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy, says Senior Citizens Minister, Ruth Dyson.

Launching the eighth Action Plan for the Strategy, M...  more +

Scrapping of bus pass penalises some seniors

Trevor Mallard

08.10.2008

Hutt South MP Trevor Mallard today attacked the scrapping of the senior citizens bus pass, which means older people in the Hutt Valley between the ages of 60 and 65 are facing price hikes on local buses.

"As of October 1 2008, senior citizens with a SuperGold Card holders (those aged 65 or over, and those under 65 receiving New Zealand Superannuation or a Veteran's Pension)  are able to travel for free on public transport during off peak hours, thanks to a government investment of $72 millio...  more +

Free off-peak travel takes off around Dunedin

Pete Hodgson

01.10.2008

SuperGold Card holders across Dunedin will be eligible for free off-peak public transport travel from today.

Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson says Dunedin residents are among 27,800 SuperGold Card holders in the Otago region gaining from concessions rolled out by Otago Regional Council, with local superannuitants and veterans pocketing their share of $18 million a year nationwide in Labour-led government f...  more +