23 November, 2009
Minister breaks the silence on elder abuse
Senior Citizens' Minister John Carter is taking the "It's Not OK" message on the road, travelling to Wairoa today to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect.
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Associated Ministers
- John Carter - Minister
23 November, 2009
Address to the Breaking the Silence Hui
Distinguished guests, greetings to you gathered here for this purpose today. Greetings once, twice, three times to you all.
Read full speech >>21 October, 2009
‘Golden Years OE' gets the green light
The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Address to Presbyterian Support New Zealand Dementia Workshop
It's great to be here, and I'd like to thank Presbyterian Support New Zealand Chair Helen Trim for the welcome.
Read full speech >>30 September, 2009
Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons
The International Day of Older Persons is a great opportunity to honour, respect and acknowledge older New Zealanders, says Senior Citizens Minister John Carter.
Read full release >>10 September, 2009
Older people need to be financially savvy too
Senior Citizens Minister, John Carter, has today urged older people to take control of their finances and get budgeting advice if they need it.
Read full release >>28 August, 2009
New Plymouth Positive Ageing Trust
It’s great to be here, and I’d like to thank Mayor Peter Tennent and Jonathan Young MP for their warm welcome and introduction.
Read full speech >>6 August, 2009
Going on-line – the older way
The Senior Citizens Minister, John Carter, is praising the latest addition to SeniorNet Learning Centres, which help the over-55's become connected to the net.
Read full release >>28 July, 2009
Taking advantage of synergies
Speech to Local Government NZ Conference
Read full speech >>12 June, 2009
Bus ride for safe families
Two community buses will carry elder abuse and family violence prevention messages around the Far North for the next year at least, and Senior Citizens Minister John Carter took the first ride on Friday June 12.
Read full release >>20 April, 2009
Grey Power Federation AGM
Grey Power Federation AGM Nurtured, utilised and appreciated
Read full speech >>3 April, 2009
Older people are an opportunity
Speech to Greypower at Kingston House, Kerikeri, April 3
Read full speech >>17 December, 2008
Briefing summarises issues facing older New Zealanders
Senior Citizens Minister John Carter says the ministerial briefing on his new portfolio provides a useful summary of the issues facing older New Zealanders.
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