Tag: elderly

Police Warn South Auckland Residents of Bank Card Letterbox Scam

16 Jun 2026 10:48 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police warn South Auckland residents about a scam targeting older people, where fraudsters trick victims into leaving bank cards in letterboxes for "investigation," leading to financial loss. Verify callers and protect vulnerable individuals.

Law Enforcement Business Legal Banking Social Issues Economy New Zealand Police South Auckland Scam Bank Cards Fraud Elderly Consumer Protection
NZ Government's Aged Care Funding Criticized as Insufficient

22 May 2025 3:06 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin has criticised the New Zealand government's continuation of a $6 million fund for senior care as insufficient, calling it an insult to older New Zealanders.

Politics and Government Health Social Issues State Governments Government Aged Care Association Tracey Martin Funding Elderly Healthcare