Kia ora and welcome to this edition of The Old Times. WOW is the only word that seems to be emanating from my mouth at present. Not only WOW to winning the America's Cup, but a massive WOW for the experience had last weekend in Auckland and the Viaduct. We were so fortunate to get into Emirates Team New Zealand's headquarters, view the latest technology and have photos with some of the team; (they were superimposed, however it felt very real). We got up close and personal with both boats, the teams and were enveloped in the atmosphere of the supporters and fans. Well done to all involved, it's a memory to be cherished forever! Warmest regards
Lucy Willard Leader Volunteer Services
Its chief executive Simon Templeton anticipates the pandemic’s impact on job losses for this age group will be significant.
He said the new position is needed to help find jobs for those who have become unemployed, because superannuation payments are not high enough for the increasing number of over-65s renting or having to pay off mortgages.
Superannuants receive $424 a week if living alone and $652 a week for married couples who both qualify. Read more
A 97-year-old woman is among those who fear they will be deported from New Zealand to countries ravaged by coronavirus.
Others are in their 70s and 80s and say they face a life of fear and isolation if they have to return to their homelands. They're among thousands of people affected by the government freeze on Immigration New Zealand's parent category.
The policy allowed immigrants whose adult children already had residence or citizenship, to join them - but it was suspended in 2016. It officially restarted last year under different rules, but it was stopped when the pandemic hit without anyone being able to apply. Read more
Research is also showing that exercising the brain can slow the thinking and functional decline of people with dementia, so these activities will also help you to live well with a diagnosis of dementia.
Learn a bit more about ways you can help to keep your brain healthy by taking our Brain Health Challenge - an easy, four week step by step guide that you can take at your own pace. Read more
There’s a proverb in Māori that bears repeating. Mai i te kōpae ki te urupa, tātou ako tonu ai - from cradle to grave, we are forever learning.
Older can mean wiser but it can also mean you’re a bigger target for the dubious offers of online promises.
For the past few months, one called Senior Advantage has been doing the rounds and caught a few silver surfers in its part of the web. There are others, so watch for name changes with similar tactics.
The pitch is crisp, inviting and professional - join a club featuring tailored discounts from every business you patronise. Read more
Retirement can be exciting – coming to the end of your working career with a calendar now open for relaxation and enjoyment is a time many people look forward to.
But the prospect of retirement can also be daunting. Some new retirees worry that their days will have less purpose now that they’re not at work, that they’ll be bored, or that they’ll miss the social connection they had with their co-workers or clients. These concerns are just as legitimate as the excitement of winding up work. Read more
Roasted cauliflower florets become sweet, crisp and caramel-brown in the oven. This delicious recipe could be served as an appetizer, a side, or as a snack.
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