A group of kaumātua, aged between 60 and 80 years old, leave Rotorua today for Napier to compete in the Kaumātua Iron Māori tomorrow.
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Call for "Māori positive ageing"
There is a call for attention to focus on "Māori positive ageing" as the number of older Māori is set to double over a short period.
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NewsKaumātua concerns highlighted in new report
The North Island Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, Te Pou Matakana, has commissioned a study into the needs and wellbeing of Kaumātua.
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Collecting unused suits to adorn orators in need
A new initiative by Waikato man Brad Totorewa, called Koha Māi Tō Hūtu, is asking people to donate their old or unused suits to help Waikato elders attain an appropriate standard of attire on the marae.
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Hard-working kuia supports Ageing Workforce strategy
Predictions are that the number of aged workers will rise to 1.2 million in 2036 and the challenge put to employers by the EMA's White Paper on the Aged Workforce is to build policies and strategies to support workers who are 50 plus.
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Hundreds of Taniwharau elders take the stage
14 groups have taken the stage at this year's Tainui kapa haka regional competition. With three still to take the stage, it has made for an impressive day at the Claudelands Arena in Hamilton.
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Free flu vaccinations for kaumātua
A local Māori trust, in conjunction with a local health network in Hamilton, is providing free flu vaccinations to elderly in the city.
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Māori optometrist nominated for work with kaumātua
Renata Watene, owner operator of Occhiali Optometrists has been nominated for an award for her mahi with kaumātua from Auckland based iwi, Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei.
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Census raises homeless, elderly concerns
Census day 2018 is here and with it, concerns about the homeless and rough-sleepers going uncounted.
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A collective approach to address homelessness
The New Zealand Coalition to End Homelessness met today at AUT in Auckland to discuss their strategic plan for the next four years.
