22 August, 2026

1News at Six: Older Persons Poverty Monitor

Our Executive Officer Alicia Sudden discusses the newly released Older Persons Poverty Monitor on 1News.

Our Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Executive Officer Alicia Sudden on TVNZ’s One News discussing the newly launched Older Persons Poverty Monitor

“25,000 older New Zealanders, so that’s people aged over 65, aren’t able to meet their basic needs. That’s things like having a meal with protein, being able to heat their home, or being able to afford an unexpected bill.”

Watch the interview here

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