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Kaumātua
Older people
Our work with Kaumātua
We champion the lives of all kaumātua in Aotearoa New Zealand, guided by insights from our members who work alongside older people every day.
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Te Kōrero mō ngā Kaumātua
Exploring the context of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Horopaki mai i tō mātōu Kaiwhakahaere
Context from our Kaiwhakahaere Matua
Me pēhea te whakamahi i tēnei aratohu
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Te Whāriki me ngā Kaumātua
Te Whāriki and Older People
Ko wai ō mātōu kaumātua?
Who are our older people?
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Our work with children aged 5-12
We are dedicated to improving the lives of tamariki in Aotearoa New Zealand, informed by connections to our members who work alongside children and their whānau every day.
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Kaumātua
5th Periodic Report
7 February, 2025
NZCCSS responds to the 5th Periodic Report under the United Nations International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Structural Ageism in Aotearoa
10 December, 2024
An analysis of key government entities in relation to Structural Ageism against Older People
Moving towards a financially stable mail service
10 December, 2024
We draw attention back to the importance of the mail service for older people and health initiatives.
Unlocking the Potential of Active Ageing
3 December, 2024
NZCCSS advocates for inclusive, holistic strategies to support older New Zealanders’ diverse wellbeing needs through the LTIB consultation on 'Active…
Addressing Housing Insecurity for Older People in Aotearoa: A Call to Action
26 November, 2024
Press Release By 2028, over 25% of Aotearoa’s population will be over 65, yet the housing insecurity challenges faced by…
Housing Insecurity in Aotearoa’s Older People
26 November, 2024
Explore key insights in this report on housing insecurity for older people in Aotearoa, highlighting ethnic and regional disparities
NZCCSS response to HUD’s 2025 Long Term Insights Briefing
7 November, 2024
We support HUD’s focus but raise concerns on high-rise suitability for ageing populations.
NZCCSS Submission on MSD’s 2025 Long-term Insights Briefings regarding the current and future disadvantage of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
29 October, 2024
Our submission to MSD’s Long-Term Insights Briefing addresses future policy needs for New Zealand’s ageing population.
Spotlighting Structural Ageism on International Older Person’s Day
1 October, 2024
Recognising the vital contributions of kaumātua and addressing Structural Ageism across Aotearoa’s policies.
Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector’s current and future capacity to provide support services for people experiencing neurological cognitive disorders
19 August, 2024
NZCCSS highlights how the Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan can guide the inquiry into aged care.
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