THU 03 JULY 2014 Elders Abuse Awareness Week - Media Report 2014
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Money crimes on elderly
Sunday Star Times, New Zealand, Business News, Rob Stock 15 Jun 2014 Page 3 • 727 words • ASR NZD 4,434 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 359.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 264956018 A STUDY to find out how prevalent elder abuse is in New Zealand is on the cards, including delving into the murky world of financial elder abuse. This week is Elder Abuse Awareness Week, an internationally co-ordinated attempt to highlight the plights of some older people, often at the hands of their own family members. More than half of the problems involve financial abuse. Read full text - View print article
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Stamping out elder abuse
Sunday Star Times, New Zealand, Business News 15 Jun 2014 Page 9 • 717 words • ASR NZD 7,029 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 569.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 264956101 Bronwyn Groot went from BNZ branch teller to being the bank's fraud and scam intelligence unit on the back of her voluntary work educating the elderly about scams. At the start of Elder Abuse Awareness Week she talks to Rob Stock about New Zealand 's hidden elder abuse shame. Read full text - View print article
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Age Concern work impresses Barry
Wanganui Chronicle, Wanganui, General News, John Maslin 16 Jun 2014 Page 3 • 406 words • ASR NZD 971 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 411.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 265161382 The work being done by elder care agency Age Concern has been praised by the Government's visiting North Shore MP Maggie Barry. Ms Barry was in the city on Friday with Whanganui MP Chester Borrows, visiting several rest homes and social agencies as well, including Alzheimers Whanganui and Age Concern. Read full text - View print article
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Waikato Times, Hamilton Waikato, General News 16 Jun 2014 Page 8 • 138 words • ASR NZD 213 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 72.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 265154633 There is no greater gift than the gift of your time. Age Concern Hamilton thanks its 360 volunteers for helping to run the Visiting Service, Shopping Service, Education Programme and all the other times it needed help. Many older people face social isolation every day and a visit from a special volunteer for a chat, a cup of tea, a walk or other activity helps break that loneliness and gives people something to look forward to. Often an older person finds it hard to get to the shops, due to either limited mobility or a health issue. Volunteer shoppers can provide transport and be a buddy at the supermarket. Shoppers are reimbursed by Age Concern for using their own vehicles but more volunteers are needed, especially in St Andrews, Claudelands, Glenview and Frankton/Nawton. If you can help, phone 07 838 2266 or email [email protected] Read full text - View print article
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Elderly hit for pokie money
Wanganui Chronicle, Wanganui, General News, John Maslin 16 Jun 2014 Page 1 • 482 words • ASR NZD 638 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 270.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 265160994 More elderly people are being used as cash cows for family members feeding their own gambling addictions and it has to stop, according to credit union NZCU Baywide. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Gavin Earle, NZCU chief executive officer, said financial exploitation of the elderly by children addicted to gambling was a growing problem in New Zealand. Read full text - View print article
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Elder abuse rife in NZ
Waiuku & Districts Post, Auckland, General News 17 Jun 2014 Page 16 • 198 words • ASR NZD 80 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 84.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 265723660 Sunday kick-started Elder Abuse Awareness Week and Age Concern, the organisation representing the rights of older people, is urging New Zealanders not to turn a blind eye if they suspect an older person is being abused or neglected. Age Concern's Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from June 15-22 and the purple ribbon campaign aims to inform people that elder abuse - including financial, psychological, physical abuse and neglect - is a widespread issue in New Zealand. Read full text - View print article
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It's up to all in the community to end abuse of our elderly
The Dominion Post, Wellington, Opinion, Robyn Scott 18 Jun 2014 Page 11 • 782 words • ASR NZD 3,278 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 517.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 275748135 Every working day, eight cases of suspected elder abuse are referred to Age Concern. In threequarters of those cases, abuse or neglect is confirmed. New Zealanders need to show more respect for older people, writes Age Concern chief executive Robyn Scott. OUR society's getting older. Read full text - View print article
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Gisborne Herald, Gisborne, General News 18 Jun 2014 Page 14 • 326 words • ASR NZD 463 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 224.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 276628380 The risks faced by older citizens will bring some attention this week to an ugly side of New Zealand society the abuse of older people. This is Elder Abuse Awareness Week in which Age Concern is focusing partly on financial abuse. Read full text - View print article
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Help is at hand
Northland Age, Kaitaia, General News 19 Jun 2014 Page 4 • 169 words • ASR NZD 234 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 130.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 277111988 Age Concern Kaitaia and District would like to thank the people of Kaitaia for generously supporting our street appeal as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Week. Your readers might like to know that they do not need to contact Whangarei for elder abuse and neglect prevention services, as indicated in the article from Jo Goodhew published on June 12. Read full text - View print article
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Age Concern Wanganui Street ^Appeal this Friday
River City Press, Wanganui, General News 19 Jun 2014 Page 15 • 267 words • ASR NZD 418 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 325.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 276941059 As part of Elder Abuse Awareness Week, Age Concern is having its first street appeal this Friday, June 20. The main goal is to raise awareness of the need to stop elder abuse in our community. Tracy Lyn, the Manager of Age Concern, says that elder abuse can be insidious and almost ignored at times and it is important that people do not turn a blind eye when they see it happening. The nation wide appeal will help fund prevention work. Read full text - View print article
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Elderly thank you
Cambridge Edition, Waikato, General News 25 Jun 2014 Page 6 • 79 words • ASR NZD 61 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 40.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 277082651 We would like to thank all those in Cambridge who supported World Elder Abuse Awareness Week and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day last Thursday, held here with the assistance of the Cambridge police, Work and Income NZ, and Age Concern NZ. Donations of $155 were gratefully received for Age Concern. Sincere thanks also for the support from Wright's Booksellers and Comins Pharmacy. Read full text - View print article
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Wairarapa News, Masterton Wairarapa, General News 25 Jun 2014 Page 26 • 570 words • ASR NZD 329 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 234.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 276987195 A study to find out how prevalent elder abuse is in New Zealand is on the cards, including delving into the murky world of financial elder abuse. Last week was Elder Abuse Awareness Week, an internationally co-ordinated attempt to highlight the plights of some older people, often at the hands of their own family members. More than half of the problems involve financial abuse. Read full text - View print article
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Attorney changes welcomed
Ruapehu Press, King Country Taumarunui, General News 25 Jun 2014 Page 11 • 340 words • ASR NZD 367 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 203.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 276986692 AGE Concern has welcomed Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew's decision to streamline and reduce the barriers to setting up an enduring power of attorney (EPA). An EPA gives a person (or people of your choice) the right to make decisions about your property, care and welfare if you lose the ability to do so yourself. Read full text - View print article
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Many cases of abuse
Invercargill Eye, Invercargill, General News, Brittany Pickett 26 Jun 2014 Page 1 • 461 words • ASR NZD 562 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 427.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 277633046 Region not averse to ill-treating the elderly Elder abuse continues to damage the lives of elderly people in Southland. Invercargill Age Concern manager and social worker Janette Turner said there has been at least 180 elder abuse referrals to Age Concern over the past year. Turn to page 3 to learn about how elder abuse affects the people of Southland. Abuse cases on the rise Southland's rates of elder abuse remain higher than other New Zealand centres, continuing a four year trend. Read full text - View print article
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Club news
Ashburton Guardian, Canterbury, General News 26 Jun 2014 Page 20 • 1235 words • ASR NZD 1,379 Photo: No • Type: News Item • Size: 911.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 277361423 Age Concern Ashburton Age Concern Ashburton would like to thank all who supported our Concert on June 8 and to express appreciation to our very talented performers. Planned for July, we have two driving seminars for older drivers - "Life without a Car" and "Confident Driving for Mature Drivers". As yet dates have not been confirmed but will be advised as soon as possible. The Elder Abuse Awareness week has given the opportunity to bring this problem out into the public arena and we trust that the information available was of benefit. A reminder for Total Mobility, phone 3086817. Allenton Indoor Bowling Club Halfway through the season and our Club is doing well. We have a strong membership and several new members. Read full text - View print article
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Taranaki Daily News, New Plymouth Taranaki, General News, Isobel Ewing 28 Jun 2014 Page 1 • 1305 words • ASR NZD 4,052 Photo: Yes • Type: News Item • Size: 1,301.00 cm² • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Press • ID: 277918329 New Zealand has a history of pride in the standard of its social welfare system, but elder abuse is clearly being swept under the carpet. reports. Elder abuse is gather ing attention as the country's quiet crime, and one aged care specialist says not enough is happening to prevent it. Read full text - View print article
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Online News (15 items)
Age Concern addresses abuse of elderly
Manawatu Standard by Iain Scott 13 Jun 2014 12:00 PM 431 words • ASR N/A • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 264411379 A Palmerston North pensioner was bullied into overdrawing her account, missing mortgage and bill payments as a result.
Age Concern New Zealand's social worker in Palmerston North, Robyn Baker, said this was not uncommon for older people. Read on source website
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Abuse of elderly highlighted
Newstalk ZB 15 Jun 2014 6:12 AM 70 words • ASR NZD 1 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 264990640 Age Concern |
The bad treatment older people are sometimes victim to is being highlighted, at the start of Elder Abuse Awareness Week.
Age Concern says it's a big problem, and can be financial and psychological, as well as physical. Read on source website
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Elderly abuse issue highlighted
3 News 15 Jun 2014 6:22 AM 194 words • ASR NZD 80 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265000254 Age Concern says they receive 2000 referrals on elderly abuse every year (File) Age Concern New Zealand wants people to speak out about abuse of the elderly, saying it receives 2000 referrals every year.
The group representing older people is... Read on source website
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Voxy.co.nz 15 Jun 2014 8:24 AM 568 words • ASR NZD 2 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265006586 Today kick-starts Elder Abuse Awareness Week and Age Concern, the organisation representing the rights of older people, is urging New Zealanders not to turn a blind eye if they suspect an older person is being abused or neglected.
Age Concern’s Elder... Read on source website
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Abuse of the elderly highlighted
NZCity by NZN, NZCity 15 Jun 2014 8:48 AM 182 words • ASR NZD 1,509 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265009511 Age Concern New Zealand wants people to speak out about abuse of the elderly, saying it receives 2000 referrals every year.
The group representing older people is highlighting the issue during Elder Abuse Awareness Week, which starts on Sunday.
"You... Read on source website
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Money crimes on elderly under spotlight
stuff.co.nz by Rob Stock 15 Jun 2014 12:00 PM 65 words • ASR NZD 986 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 278539833 A study to find out how prevalent elder abuse is in New Zealand is on the cards, including delving into the murky world of financial elder abuse.
This week is Elder Abuse Awareness Week, an internationally co-ordinated attempt to highlight the plights of some older people, often at the hands of their own family members. More than half of the problems involve financial abuse. Read on source website
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Age Concern work impresses Barry
New Zealand Herald 16 Jun 2014 6:50 AM 429 words • ASR NZD 6,993 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265246958 Des Gatchell (left), a resident at Summerset In the City, meets North Shore MP Maggie Barry and Whanganui MP Chester Borrows yesterday as the politicians toured the city. Photo/Stuart Munro The work being done by elder care agency Age Concern has been... Read on source website
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Unison and Gifford Devine support Age Concern
Voxy.co.nz 16 Jun 2014 2:46 PM 271 words • ASR NZD 1 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265311389 Unison, in partnership with Gifford Devine and Partners, has donated funds to the Hastings division of Age Concern. The funds will help with the on-going costs of delivering vital services and support for older members within the community. Read on source website
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Scoop 16 Jun 2014 4:58 PM 378 words • ASR NZD 18 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265350319 Elder Abuse Awareness Week (15 – 22 June) is an opportunity to raise awareness about elder abuse in New Zealand. is supporting the initiative through the provision of information.
UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 16 JUN 2014— is supporting Elder Abuse... Read on source website
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Concerns elderly abuse is rising
ONE News 16 Jun 2014 5:34 PM 385 words • ASR NZD 2,953 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265353771 There's concern physical, psychological and financial abuse of the elderly has become a widespread problem and could increase as the population ages.
Age Concern says it learns of eight new cases every working day, and it fears they're just the tip of... Read on source website
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Elderly Awareness week - trouble at the other end of life
3 News 16 Jun 2014 9:05 PM 162 words • ASR NZD 66 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 265450597 Age Concern New Zealand says this country has a bad track record on elder abuse
New Zealand elder abuse
With the Glenn Inquiry into family violence released today, a terrible light has been shed on the massive and shameful problem of child abuse in... Read on source website
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Abuse of elders is all too common
stuff.co.nz by Alexandra Newlove 17 Jun 2014 12:00 PM 33 words • ASR NZD 530 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 278539579 Age Concern's Abuse and Neglect Prevention services receive more than 2000 referrals each year, but the organisation's local social worker says the abuse looks different to how many people imagine. Read on source website
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Voxy.co.nz 20 Jun 2014 1:33 PM 449 words • ASR NZD 2 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 276119503 Age Concern, the organisation supporting the rights of older people, welcomes Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew’s decision to streamline and reduce the barriers to setting up an enduring power of attorney (EPA).
An EPA gives a person (or people of... Read on source website
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Community rallies behind heart patient
Otago Daily Times by Nigel Benson 25 Jun 2014 5:28 AM 952 words • ASR NZD 85 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 277042208 Concerned Dunedin resident Sue Harvey speaks to HealthCare New Zealand Dunedin manager Graeme Martin on behalf of Cliff Rodger in his Northeast Valley flat yesterday. Photo by Gerard O'Brien. Read on source website
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Our dirty little secret - abuse of elderly
stuff.co.nz by Isobel Ewing 28 Jun 2014 12:00 PM 65 words • ASR NZD 973 • Age Concern - Internet • ID: 278539620 Elder abuse is gathering attention as the country's quiet crime, and one aged care specialist says not enough is happening to prevent it.
Meg McHugh, a registered nurse with 12 years' experience in aged care, including auditing roles, says New Zealand lags behind in its laws - something she was surprised about in a country that prides itself on its welfare systems. Read on source website
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RadioLIVE, Christchurch, Sunday Morning with Mark Sainsbury, Mark Sainsbury 15 Jun 2014 6:00 AM Duration: 10 mins 0 sec • ASR NZD 401 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057595375 Programme Preview [PREVIEW ONLY] - 6:09am: Literary critic Graham Beattie reviews OxCrimes, a selection of crime fiction that is a fundraiser for Oxfam - 6:17am: Registered psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains the issue of insecure attachment - 6:27am: Idealog magazine editor Vincent Heeringa discusses the 20th anniversary of the founding of Amazon.com and the development of online marketplaces - 6:38am: Science correspondent Dr Michelle Dickinson discusses the medical applications of nanotechnologies and her upcoming TEDx conference speech in Auckland - 6:50am: Sainsbury talks about how Amazon.com has become a success - 6:51am: Leadership coach and The Impostor Syndrome author Harold Hillman talks about the importance of customer satisfaction - 7:08am: US correspondent Andre Senior - 7:15am: UK correspondent John Adderley - 7:24am: New Zealand Innovation Council CEO Louise Webster discusses the aims of the council and promotes the upcoming New Zealand Innovators Awards - 7:38am: 3 News political reporter Rebecca Wright reviews the week in politics - 7:54am: Fathers Who Dare Win founder and chair Ian Grant discusses the importance of maintaining adventurousness within the family dynamic - 8:08am: Investigative journalist Selwyn Manning and former ACT Party leader Rodney Hide discuss issues raised by the murder of a dairy owner in Henderson - 8:22am: Investigative journalist Selwyn Manning and former ACT Party leader Rodney Hide discuss New Zealand's bid to gain a seat on the United Nations Security Council - 8:36am: Investigative journalist Selwyn Manning and former ACT Party leader Rodney Hide discuss the FIFA World Cup and the All Blacks v England test series - 8:38am: Investigative journalist Selwyn Manning and former ACT Party leader Rodney Hide discuss councillors' and mayors' salaries - 8:52am: Investigative journalist Selwyn Manning and former ACT Party leader Rodney Hide discuss stories about students who have been suspended for non-regulation haircuts - 9:08am: United Future leader Peter Dunne chooses a soundtrack for his political life - 10:08am: Age Concern chief executive Robyn Scott discusses Elder Abuse Awareness Week - 10:22am: Age Concern elder abuse prevention expert Louise Collins discusses Elder Abuse Awareness Week - 10:31am: Bank of New Zealand security and fraud coordinator Bronwyn Groot discusses Elder Abuse Awareness Week - 10:39am: Retirement Village Association of New Zealand executive director John Collyns discusses Elder Abuse Awareness Week - 10:51am: New Zealand Aged Care Association CEO Martin Taylor discusses Elder Abuse Awareness Week 900 ALL 500 MALE 16+ 400 FEMALE 16+
Elder Abuse Awareness Week begins today, with Age Concern warning that it receives ...
Newstalk ZB (Auckland), Auckland, 07:00 News (Sunday), Newsreader 15 Jun 2014 7:04 AM Duration: 0 min 22 secs • ASR NZD 162 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057594672 Elder Abuse Awareness Week begins today, with Age Concern warning that it receives over 2000 referral calls every year due to elder abuse. 17,500 ALL 8,000 MALE 16+ 9,300 FEMALE 16+
Elder Abuse Awareness Week has caused Age Concern New Zealand chief executive ...
Newstalk ZB (Auckland), Auckland, 08:00 News (Sunday) 15 Jun 2014 8:03 AM Duration: 0 min 30 secs • ASR NZD 300 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057594824 Elder Abuse Awareness Week has caused Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Robyn Scott to ask people to report any instances of elder abuse. Interviewees 23,800 ALL Robyn Scott, CEO, Age Concern New Zealand 12,800 MALE 16+ 10,900 FEMALE 16+ Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is promoting the establishment of enduring powers...
Newstalk ZB (Auckland), Auckland, 09:00 News (Sunday), Newsreader 15 Jun 2014 9:02 AM Duration: 0 min 34 secs • ASR NZD 320 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057595085 Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is promoting the establishment of enduring powers of attorney, marking the beginning of Elder Abuse Awareness Week. Interviewees 22,400 ALL Jo Goodhew, Minister for Senior Citizens 11,000 MALE 16+ 10,900 FEMALE 16+ Mentions SuperGold Card
Minister for Senior Citizens Jo Goodhew has been investigating ways to make setting up...
Newstalk ZB (Auckland), Auckland, 10:00 News (Sunday), Newsreader 15 Jun 2014 10:02 AM Duration: 0 min 48 secs • ASR NZD 385 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057595070 Minister for Senior Citizens Jo Goodhew has been investigating ways to make setting up enduring powers of attorney easier, her announcement comes during Elder Abuse Awareness Week. Interviewees 19,100 ALL 8,300 MALE 16+ Jo Goodhew, Minister for Senior Citizens 10,400 FEMALE 16+ Mentions Age Concern New Zealand
Retirement Village Association of New Zealand executive director John Collyns explains ...
RadioLIVE, Christchurch, Sunday Morning with Mark Sainsbury, Mark Sainsbury 15 Jun 2014 10:39 AM Duration: 7 mins 55 secs • ASR NZD 389 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057620430 Retirement Village Association of New Zealand executive director John Collyns explains the aims of his organisation, noting that approximately 27,000 New Zealand seniors are currently living in retirement villages. Collyns discusses what his organisation does to prevent neglect or abuse of he elderly, in order to mark the beginning of Elder Abuse Awareness Week. Collyns points out that most retirement village residents live independently, stating that the most common form of elder abuse in retirement villages is financial abuse. Collyns addresses the rising elderly population in New Zealand, stating that important questions must be asked about 'how sustainable is our welfare system' and whether the retirement age should be changed. Collyns explains that retirement villages mainly cater to those in their mid- to late-seventies and that there is a 'focus on lifestyle rather than care', and observes that some families refuse to let aging relatives move to retirement villages because they believe they will lose their inheritance. Collyns states that he has also seen behaviour of children demanding money from their aging relatives for a business venture or family trip, and notes that Age Concern has staged workshops with retirement village managers and residents about when to report financial abuse. Collyns emphasises the point that people move to retirement villages 'purely on a choice basis', insisting that retirement villages are more interested in taking residents who 'contribute to the life of the village' rather than people who are being 'forced to move in'. Collyns urges potential retirement village residents to visit as many villages as possible due to the different character of each village, and says he 'absolutely' intends to move to a retirement village at some point. Interviewees 1,100 ALL Steven Griffiths, Liberal Regional Development Spokesperson 800 MALE 16+ 300 FEMALE 16+ Mentions Louise Collins, Elder Abuse Prevention Expert, Age Concern New Zealand Aged Care Association CEO Martin Taylor joins the show to discuss Elder ...
RadioLIVE, Christchurch, Sunday Morning with Mark Sainsbury, Mark Sainsbury 15 Jun 2014 10:51 AM Duration: 8 mins 2 secs • ASR NZD 394 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: M00057601292 New Zealand Aged Care Association CEO Martin Taylor joins the show to discuss Elder Abuse Awareness Week, and starts by talking positively of a recorded reduction in abuse against the elderly. He names the high regulation of the elderly care sector as supporting this decline, and dismisses Sainsbury's suggestion that no complaints of abuse would be the ideal as he notes this may mean the issue is being disguised. Taylor questions Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway's call for an investigation into the aged care sector as based on a string of Strep A deaths amongst elderly Christchurch residents, highlighting that the illness is deadly. He agrees 'absolutely' that aged care workers are underpaid, though suggests the sector's wage rate is reliant on Government funding. Taylor notes the Government funding model is based on a dated PricewaterhouseCoopers report and highlights the difference in pay rates between DHBs and private care centres. He highlights that the association is campaigning to raise awareness of aged sector pay rates in the build-up to the election. Interviewees 1,100 ALL Martin Taylor, CEO, New Zealand Aged Care Association 800 MALE 16+ 300 FEMALE 16+ Mentions Canterbury District Health Board|Canterbury Medical Officer Of Health|Health and Disability Commissioner|Labour Party|Ministry of Health
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is encouraging the elderly to speak out about elder...
Newstalk ZB (Auckland), Auckland, 15:00 News (Sunday), Newsreader 15 Jun 2014 3:03 PM Duration: 0 min 29 secs • ASR NZD 228 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057596502 Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is encouraging the elderly to speak out about elder abuse concerns, in order to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Week. Interviewees 18,700 ALL 8,600 MALE 16+ Jo Goodhew, Minister for Senior Citizens 10,000 FEMALE 16+ Also broadcast from the following 12 stations Newstalk ZB (Hawkes Bay), Newstalk ZB (Manawatu), Newstalk ZB (Nelson), Newstalk ZB (Whangarei), Newstalk ZB (Rotorua), Newstalk ZB (Southland), Newstalk ZB (Taranaki), Newstalk ZB (Tauranga), Newstalk ZB (Waikato), Newstalk ZB (Christchurch) (Christchurch), Newstalk ZB (Dunedin) (Dunedin), Newstalk ZB (Wellington) (Wellington)
Today is the first day of Elder Abuse Awareness Week, with communities being ...
RadioLIVE, Auckland, 16:00 News (Sunday), Newsreader 15 Jun 2014 4:02 PM Duration: 0 min 28 secs • ASR NZD 72 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057596849 Today is the first day of Elder Abuse Awareness Week, with communities being encouraged to look out for their elderly neighbours. Interviewees 3,500 ALL Robyn Scott, CEO, Age Concern 2,000 MALE 16+ 1,400 FEMALE 16+ Also broadcast from the following 12 stations RadioLIVE (Wellington), RadioLIVE (Christchurch), RadioLIVE (Dunedin), RadioLIVE (Nelson), RadioLIVE (Rotorua), RadioLIVE (Hawkes Bay), RadioLIVE (Manawatu), RadioLIVE (Northland), RadioLIVE (Southland), RadioLIVE (Taranaki), RadioLIVE (Tauranga), RadioLIVE (Waikato)
Age Concern is encouraging people to check up on elderly members of society in order ...
RadioLIVE, Auckland, 17:00 News (Sunday), Newsreader 15 Jun 2014 5:03 PM Duration: 0 min 36 secs • ASR NZD 45 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057596943 Age Concern is encouraging people to check up on elderly members of society in order to combat high rates of elder abuse. Interviewees 1,700 ALL Robyn Scott, CEO, Age Concern 400 MALE 16+ 1,300 FEMALE 16+ Programme Preview...
Waatea , Auckland, Paakiwaha, Willie Jackson 16 Jun 2014 10:02 AM Duration: 2 mins 23 secs • ASR NZD 119 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057601720 Programme Preview - Interview with Kingi Smiler, chair of the Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee, regarding a recent awards gala held for Maori in agriculture - Te Rua o Te Moko chairman Dion Maaka talks about his organisation winning the Te Ahuwhenua Trophy - Discussions on elderly abuse with Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Robyn Scott - First Union researcher Edward Miller talks about deaths in the forestry industry - Interview with Internet MANA leader Laila Harre regarding why the party is seeking to remove the coat-tailing provision in MMP - National Volunteers CEO Vanisa Dhiru talks about the upcoming National Volunteers Week - Southern Cross School principal Robin Staples talks about the potential installation of a liquor store near the school - Political correspondent Corin Dann - Sports with Ken Laban 900 ALL 400 MALE 16+ 500 FEMALE 16+
Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Robyn Scott says there is no 'common ...
Waatea , Auckland, Paakiwaha, Willie Jackson 16 Jun 2014 10:33 AM Duration: 11 mins 43 secs • ASR NZD 519 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057602933 Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Robyn Scott says there is no 'common currency' for discussing elder abuse in New Zealand. She say it is Elder Abuse Awareness Week. She says the main types of elder abuse are psychological, financial, physical and neglect. Jackson says it reminds him of people who 'think they can just take over their parents' lives'. Scott asserts there is an assumption in New Zealand that older people ought to pay for their family. She explains there is a specialised elder abuse neglect prevention service in many regions of New Zealand. She describes the kinds of services Age Concern provides. She says there is no stark difference between cultural groups in terms of elder abuse. She explains 'the right sort of intervention' protects victims and teaches people the best way of caring for elders. She notes many people are surprised by elder abuse statistics in New Zealand. Interviewees 800 ALL Robyn Scott, CEO, Age Concern New Zealand 400 MALE 16+ 400 FEMALE 16+ Mentions World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Aged Concern CEO Wendy Bremner says some families are abusing elderly family ...
Radio 531pi, Auckland, 07:00 News, Newsreader 20 Jun 2014 7:01 AM Duration: 0 min 23 secs • ASR NZD 123 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057800366 Aged Concern CEO Wendy Bremner says some families are abusing elderly family members for financial gain. Interviewees N/A ALL Wendy Bremner, CEO, Aged Concern N/A MALE 16+ N/A FEMALE 16+
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Radio 531pi, Auckland, 09:00 News, Newsreader 20 Jun 2014 9:02 AM Duration: 0 min 31 secs • ASR NZD 166 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: M00057801704 Age Concern CEO Wendy Bremner is urging elderly people to speak up if they are being ill-treated by carers. Interviewees N/A ALL Wendy Bremner, Chief Executive Officer, Age Concern N/A MALE 16+ N/A FEMALE 16+ Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew has urged people to vigilant to cases of elder abus...
Radio 531pi, Auckland, 12:00 News, Newsreader 20 Jun 2014 12:01 PM Duration: 0 min 54 secs • ASR NZD 288 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057807994 Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew has urged people to vigilant to cases of elder abuse in New Zealand, after statistics have shown that 75% of 2000 reported cases taking place in the elderly person's own home. N/A ALL N/A MALE 16+ N/A FEMALE 16+
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Radio 531pi, Auckland, 17:00 News, Newsreader 20 Jun 2014 5:01 PM Duration: 0 min 54 secs • ASR NZD 288 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: M00057820470 Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is urging communities to speak up about elder abuse, with 2,000 such cases reported each year. Interviewees N/A ALL Malia Hamani, Manager, TOA Pacific N/A MALE 16+ N/A FEMALE 16+
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RadioLIVE, Wellington, 14:00 News (Sunday), Newsreader 15 Jun 2014 2:02 PM Duration: 0 min 40 secs • ASR NZD 139 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057596323 Age Awareness chief executive Robyn Scott has used Elder Abuse Awareness Week to ask New Zealanders to report instances of elder abuse. Interviewees 4,700 ALL Robyn Scott, CEO, Age Awareness 2,600 MALE 16+ 1,800 FEMALE 16+ Also broadcast from the following 12 stations RadioLIVE (Christchurch), RadioLIVE (Auckland), RadioLIVE (Dunedin), RadioLIVE (Nelson), RadioLIVE (Rotorua), RadioLIVE (Hawkes Bay), RadioLIVE (Manawatu), RadioLIVE (Northland), RadioLIVE (Southland), RadioLIVE (Taranaki), RadioLIVE (Tauranga), RadioLIVE (Waikato) Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention coordinator at Age Concern Kapiti Tristine Tilly ...
Radio NZ - National, Wellington, Nights with Bryan Crump, Bryan Crump 20 Jun 2014 8:12 PM Duration: 15 mins 2 secs • ASR NZD 23,753 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057879187 Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention coordinator at Age Concern Kapiti Tristine Tilly believes 'elder abuse' is behaviour or lack of action that causes stress or harm to an elderly person. She says Age Concern wants to make people aware of the kind of harm and abuse that elderly people face, including physical, sexual, verbal, financial and psychological abuse. Tilly suspects that the growing number of New Zealand's elderly population could be a contributing factor to abuse against aged people. She notes that 'nest eggs' of older people are deteriorating because of an economic downturn and financial stresses in New Zealand. Tilly explains that Age Concern also looks at institutional abuse, stressing that staff and caregivers at rest homes are often paid poorly. She argues that abandoning elderly parents is a form of neglect, noting that many children 'dump' responsibility onto caregivers. Tilly states that she enjoys listening to the stories of older people where they often feel invisible and stripped of a voice. She believes that younger people are more adored in society while there is an attitude that older people are almost redundant. Tilly speaks about her own parents and the support they give in her life. She understands that family relations can break down for some and this can be difficult, but is confident that communication can be reached. Tilly thinks that New Zealand's social services' support of the elderly is all that be done currently but argues that improvements could still be made. She agrees with host Crump that the work that Age Concern does aims to remind people of the way they treat aged people. Tilly believes in educating society around how best to manage their lives, relationships and resources. She states that maintaining contact with social circles and family can make a significant difference to the lives of elderly people. Tilly speaks about some people she knows who had very little support or relations with anyone, including doctors, but explains that Age Concern was able to work with these people to engage with their communities and gain necessary support. Interviewees N/A ALL Tristine Tilly, Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Coordinator, Age Concern Kapiti N/A MALE 16+ N/A FEMALE 16+
Age Concern has issued warnings to elderly people not to bullied into purchasing Dead ...
RadioLIVE, Wellington, 15:00 News, Newsreader 26 Jun 2014 3:02 PM Duration: 0 min 37 secs • ASR NZD 333 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057893172 Age Concern has issued warnings to elderly people not to bullied into purchasing Dead Sea Premier products at shopping malls following a Campbell Live investigation its sales practices. [cont] Interviewees 12,200 ALL Louise Collins, Spokesperson, Age Concern 7,100 MALE 16+ 4,700 FEMALE 16+ Mentions Lynn Mall Also broadcast from the following 12 stations RadioLIVE (Wellington), RadioLIVE (Christchurch), RadioLIVE (Dunedin), RadioLIVE (Nelson), RadioLIVE (Rotorua), RadioLIVE (Hawkes Bay), RadioLIVE (Manawatu), RadioLIVE (Northland), RadioLIVE (Southland), RadioLIVE (Taranaki), RadioLIVE (Tauranga), RadioLIVE (Waikato)
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RadioLIVE, Wellington, Sean Plunket Live, Sean Plunket 27 Jun 2014 10:44 AM Duration: 0 min 49 secs • ASR NZD 541 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057903593 [cont] Caller Susan supports the introductions of campaigns to draw attention to abuse, and thinks that campaigns about elder abuse should be better publicised. [cont] Interviewees 14,800 ALL Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development 8,100 MALE 16+ 6,700 FEMALE 16+ Also broadcast from the following 12 stations RadioLIVE (Christchurch), RadioLIVE (Auckland), RadioLIVE (Dunedin), RadioLIVE (Nelson), RadioLIVE (Rotorua), RadioLIVE (Hawkes Bay), RadioLIVE (Manawatu), RadioLIVE (Northland), RadioLIVE (Southland), RadioLIVE (Taranaki), RadioLIVE (Tauranga), RadioLIVE (Waikato) TV (3 items)
Ageing issues organisation Age Concern says that the psychological, financial, and ...
ONE, Wellington, ONE News, Peter Williams and Wendy Petrie 16 Jun 2014 6:29 PM Duration: 2 mins 1 sec • ASR NZD 26,582 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057610169 Ageing issues organisation Age Concern says that the psychological, financial, and physical abuse of elderly residents is an increasing problem in New Zealand and hears of eight new cases each working day. There are concerns this trend will continue as New Zealand's aged population grows, and police urge people to report elderly abuse. Interviewees 414,500 ALL Bob, Friend of Victim [Voice actor used]|Friend of Victim [Voice actor used]|Renee Graham, 165,700 MALE 16+ Reporter|Robyn Scott, Chief Executive, Age Concern 229,100 FEMALE 16+
The Glenn Inquiry today revealed the 'shameful problem' of child abuse in New Zealand, ...
3, Wellington, The Paul Henry Show, Paul Henry 16 Jun 2014 11:07 PM Duration: 4 mins 14 secs • ASR NZD 25,897 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057885684 The Glenn Inquiry today revealed the 'shameful problem' of child abuse in New Zealand, but problems have been highlighted concerning 'the other end of our lives'. Aged Concern CEO Robyn Scott discusses what constitutes elder abuse, which can involve neglect, physical and psychological harm, as well as financial abuse. Scott explains that abuse also concerns unwelcome family members moving in to an elderly person's house, as well as decisions preventing them from receiving costly care. Her agency fields eight referrals per day, which she suspects is not 'the entire picture'. Interviewees 107,700 ALL Robyn Scott, CEO, Aged Concern 49,500 MALE 16+ 53,200 FEMALE 16+ Vision The Paul Henry Show
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ONE, Wellington, Good Morning, Jeanette Thomas 17 Jun 2014 9:36 AM Duration: 5 mins 13 secs • ASR NZD 9,538 • NZ • New Zealand • Age Concern - Broadcast • ID: W00057890387 Age Concern CEO Robyn Scott talks about a campaign by the organisation to draw attention to elder abuse and neglect, stating that it aims to ensure that people recognise the importance of meeting the needs of older people. She explains that elder abuse is 'way too common' in New Zealand, and that Age Concern sees approximately 2000 cases every year, detailing the different levels of abuse that some elderly people face. She thinks that it is important for families to discuss these issues, and for people to respect older people are recognise that they are 'not just those people who have had their lives'. Scott explains that psychological, financial and physical abuse can all be committed against older people, with psychological being the most common. She encourages people to contact Age Concern if they are worried that an elderly person is suffering abuse, though accepts that it is 'very difficult' for people to think that they are 'dobbing in' someone else, before discussing the symptoms of abuse. Interviewees 57,500 ALL Robyn Scott, CEO, Age Concern 19,600 MALE 16+ 35,500 FEMALE 16+ Mentions Maureen Quinn, Elder Abuse Victim Sunday Star Times, New Zealand 15 Jun 2014, by Rob Stock
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By ROB STOCK allowed it. Records of financial will also beaneducation transactions had to be kept. campaign to raise awareness of But those changes haven’t A STUDY to find out how the legal duties of attorneys, as ended problems with PoAs, prevalent elder abuse is in New well as trying to encourage more although these generally happen Zealand is on the cards, including people to put them in place when behind a wall of silence because delving into the murky world of they do their wills. the victims are unable or financial elder abuse. The 2007 law changes made unwilling to speak up. This week is Elder Abuse EPAs more expensive and And when financial abuse Awareness Week, an Goodhew will seek ways to reduce happens, inevitably records have internationally co-ordinated the cost, including simplifying not been kept, making attempt to highlight the plights of legal forms and making some prosecutions hard and rare. some older people, often at the witness requirements less hands of their own family A third of all cases seen by Age onerous. members. More than half of the Concern involve PoA abuse. Some had called for a central problems involve financial abuse. One case this year involved an registry of EPAs, but Goodhew While the UK and the US, where elderly widow with dementia, rejected this as too costly. famous actor Mickey Rooney did living in her own home with her much to raise awareness before daughter and family. The See Face/Value, page 9 his death earlier this year, have daughter was the attorney and funded research projects to would not let her mother go into establish how big the problem is, care. Another concerned family New Zealand lags behind. member called Age Concern, Robyn Scott, chief executive of which found the woman Age Concern, which is dyhdrated and unwell, in a soiled Government-funded to provide an bed in a cold back room. elder abuse and neglect The woman was moved into prevention service nationwide, care, the courts removed the gets an average of eight referrals daughter as attorney, and, Age each working day. ‘‘We have over Concern said, she was displeased 2000 referrals come to us every to lose her ‘‘home’’ and see her year, but we think it is just the tip ‘‘future inheritance’’ dwindling to of the iceberg,’’ she said. pay for her mother’s care. The news comes as Senior Prompted by continuing Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew concerns over abuse of PoAs, the prepares to announce an Ministry of Social Development updating of the laws governing did a review last year. It found the powers of attorney (PoA) designed majority of attorneys knew their to make it harder for them to be duties, but 38 per cent of abused. respondents felt the 2007 changes PoAs are documents often didn’t go far enough. A further 44 created by older people to give per cent said they were aware of powers to others, often family PoA abuse and 75 per cent of members, to act in their interests those who worked in the health when they become incapable of and disability sector had seen doing so. difficulties with PoAs set up after PoAs come in two kinds: the 2007 law change. personal care and welfare, and The changes Goodhew will property. The first empowers the announce this week include a law attorney to make decisions on change making it ‘‘clear to care and welfare issues. The attorneys that they cannot act second on financial matters. contrary to donors’ advance Following an outcry over the directives’’. This should give abuse of PoAs, a 2007 law change donors greater confidence their required attorneys to act in the wishes will be followed should interests of the donor and not to they become incapable of making personally benefit, unless the PoA decisions for themselves. There ll l b d Sunday Star Times, New Zealand 15 Jun 2014, by Rob Stock
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AGE CONCERN’S EXPERIENCE OF ELDER ABUSE A Almost half of abused older people are over the age of 80 A A third live alone A Half suffer significant decline in health as a result of abuse A Three quarters of abusers are family members A Half are adult children A They are as likely to be men as Outspoken: Mickey Rooney women campaigned against elder abuse in A Three quarters of cases involve the US before his death at 93 in April. psychological abuse like threats and bullying. A 15-20 per cent of cases seen by A Over half of cases involve Age Concern involves physical financial abuse abuse, including assaults. Sunday Star Times, New Zealand 15 Jun 2014
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back Stamping out elder abuse p recover from as their trust has at BNZ? been betrayed. I came back to the BNZ after a few If you could make one change to years away, and was shocked to New Zealand law, or society, to hear stories about older people in reduce elder abuse, or increase $ my community who had fallen its detection, what would it be? victim to some sort of scam or It would be communication fraud. After doing a bit of between family members. Stay in FACE/VALUE research, I put together a touch with your older relatives, presentation that I took out on a talk to them about their day and volunteer basis and presented to just take a general interest in what Bronwyn Groot went my local community groups to they’ve got going on. A lot of the from BNZ branch teller raise awareness and educate time, people are just lonely or people on scams that exist. The isolated and when they reach out to being the bank’s fraud management at BNZ found out to strangers they can be taken about what I was doing and with advantage of. and scam intelligence their support, I now do that role Has your work made you cynical unit on the back of her fulltime and I love every minute of about what people will do for it. money? voluntary work What is financial elder abuse? No, not cynical, but the lengths educating the elderly Financial elder abuse is stealing people will go to to defraud or defrauding an older person of vulnerable people still astounds about scams. At the goods and/or property. It can me. If I can help just one person, it is worth all the hard work and start of Elder Abuse come in many forms including emotion. Awareness Week she taking money or property, forging When you think about Bronwyn a signature, getting an older Groot, senior citizen, many years talks to Rob Stock about person to sign a from now, what things will she New Zealand’s hidden will or power of have in place to make sure her attorney (POA) finances are looked after, if she elder abuse shame. through can’t do it herself? deception or I have already ensured that I have undue influence. wills, life insurance and POAs in WHAT WAS your first paid work? It’s Elder Abuse My first job straight from school place. No matter what your age, Awareness you need to have these was with BNZ, but I started Week. There are etching out my place in the conversations, though they may a number of be challenging. That way, if the workforce early, babysitting, scams out there. What are the pumping gas, and mowing lawns. unexpected occurs, everyone is on worst ones? the same page and everyone will How did your parents shape your Not sure we have enough room!! attitude to money? know your wishes. The worst one in my opinion If a child asked you the best way Mum and Dad worked really hard would be where a vulnerable older for their money and always said to make money, what would you say? you had to earn it before you person has been specifically Work hard, save hard, don’t lend could spend it. One of Dad’s preyed on with the intent of money to your mates and know many quotes was, ‘‘Nothing in life exploiting them. For example, an is free, kiddo.’’ , your maths so you can’t be taken older person is befriended; How would you describe your pretending to have their best advantage of. continual contact is made, own attitude? interests at heart. But sooner or Tell us about your best In many aspects I’m just like my later a request for money has investment decision? parents. I work hard, and save The best advice someone gave me hard but also make sure there’s a come through. This is extremely was always join your work good time along the way. It’s all emotional and damaging for the superannuation (if they have one) about balance. vulnerable person and difficult to and/or a KiwiSaver scheme as How did you get into your soon as you can. current line of work as a Don’t put it off. specialist in financial elder abuse Sunday Star Times, New Zealand 15 Jun 2014
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‘The lengths people will go to to defraud vulnerable people still astounds me.’
Balance: Bronwyn Groot works and saves hard but she enjoys life as well. Photo: Peter Meecham/Fairfax NZ Wanganui Chronicle, Wanganui 16 Jun 2014, by John Maslin
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By John Maslin “That’s where Age Concern programmes it was running for its [email protected] does a great job. They’re there, clients, including weekly trips. they’re available in the commun- “They used to be dealing with The work being done by elder ity. They ask questions and get crisis after crisis but now that’s care agency Age Concern has the answers they need to help been surpassed and those issues been praised by the Government’s people,” she said. are nipped in the bud. That’s visiting North Shore MP Maggie But she said one of the major encouraging.” Barry. impediments was the shame a lot But she said while the organ- Ms Barry was in the city on of those vulnerable people felt isation was getting $1600 a month Friday with Whanganui MP about telling others of their plight. through a contract with the Chester Borrows, visiting several “They don’t want to air their Whanganui District Health Board, rest homes and social agencies as dirty laundry in public. And they could only take 25 people out well, including Alzheimers they’re also very well aware their for one day a month when they Whanganui and Age Concern. families might cut off their re- were keen to do it every week. Chronicle She said the story of lationships so they won’t be able Mr Borrows said he was work- a Wanganui paraplegic being de- to see their grandchildren any ing with Social Development Min- frauded by his caregiver was more,” she said. “It’s a tricky ister Paula Bennett around the typical of the abuse the elderly situation for Government to try issue of ongoing funding. were being subjected to. and do something about in terms “So if you’re a proven organ- She said elderly people were of solving the issue with money. I isation and you’ve got a history of already dealing with enough believe education and awareness good outcomes, why should you pressures without having to are the things that will really have to apply for funding on an worry about whom they could help.” annual basis? Why can’t we roll it trust. For that reason Age Con- Ms Barry had earlier visited over for three or five years,” he cern was doing “marvellous Alzheimers Whanganui and said said. “That is what we’re looking work” dealing with the problem. she was very impressed with the at.” Wanganui Chronicle, Wanganui 16 Jun 2014, by John Maslin
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MEET AND GREET: Des Gatchell (left), a resident at Summerset In the City, meets North Shore MP Maggie Barry and Whanganui MP Chester Borrows yesterday as the politicians toured the city. PHOTO/STUART MUNRO 130614WCSMMAGGIE BARRY2 Waikato Times, Hamilton Waikato 16 Jun 2014
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By John Maslin people,” he said. The United [email protected] Nations designated June 15 as a More elderly people are being day to encourage communities to used as cash cows for family recognise the problem of elderly members feeding their own gam- abuse and focus global attention bling addictions and it has to on the problem of physical, stop, according to credit union emotional and financial abuse of NZCU Baywide. elders. On World Elder Abuse The UN estimates indicate Awareness Day, Gavin Earle, that by 2050, the global popula- NZCU chief executive officer, tion of people above the age of 60 said financial exploitation of the will exceed the number of elderly by children addicted to younger people. These changes have led to a worldwide recogni- gambling was a growing problem ABUSE: Punters are emptying the in New Zealand. tion of the problems and challenges that face the elderly. accounts of elderly relatives to feed Mr Earle said his company their gambling habit. PHOTO/FILE was calling for families and Research has shown that friends to safeguard older people elderly abuse, neglect, violence, to ensure their funds stay in and exploitation are some of the their accounts and don’t end up biggest issues facing senior citi- down pokie machine slots. zens around the world. He said in New Zealand, the World Health Organisation impact of elder abuse was felt data suggests that four to six per throughout the community in a cent of elderly suffer from some number of ways, including form of abuse, a large percentage of which goes unreported. instances of older people being used as a source of money by their children to feed their gam- WARNING SIGNS bling habits. He said according to the Te Te Rangihaeata Oranga Rangihaeata Oranga Trust, a Trust has a list of warning leading provider of gambling signs that indicate services, addiction to pokie someone may have a gambling problem: machines is the problem they see ■ Making repeated ATM the most of in their work. withdrawals “Gambling is a huge problem ■ Dipping into savings in our communities and it is up to ■ Offering excuses to each and every one of us to do explain how they have lost what we can to help. money “In the space of only three ■ Hiding bank statements months, more than $2.2 million ■ Losing interest in was spent in pokie machines in friends, family or other Wanganui, This is a shocking activities. amount of money in anyone’s language,” Mr Earle said. ■ If people have concerns NZCU Baywide recently about money or gambling, invited the Te Rangihaeata ring 0800 654 655 or visit Oranga Trust to speak to its www.gamblinghelpline.co. team leaders about the growing nz (ph 0800 654 655) problems of gambling. “We all need to become more vigilant and investigate unusual behaviour, such as a young person accompanying their older relative to the bank to withdraw large sums of money, or withdrawing money on a regular basis from an account they have access to. We owe it to our older Waiuku & Districts Post, Auckland 17 Jun 2014
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back Elder abuse rife in NZ Sunday kick-started Elder Abuse Awareness Week and Age Concern, the organisation representing the rights of older people, is urging New Zealanders not to turn a blind eye if they suspect an older person is being abused or ne- glected. Age Concern’s Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from June 15-22 and the purple ribbon campaign aims to in- form people that elder abuse - including financial, psy- chological, physical abuse and neglect - is a widespread issue in New Zealand. Robyn Scott, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zea- land, says people need to pay more attention to the signs and realise that elder abuse is happening in their com- munities. “You might think that elder abuse doesn’t happen in New Zealand, but it does. Age Concern receives eight re- ferrals of elder abuse every working day.” Mrs Scott says that nationwide, Age Concern’s Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention (EANP) services receive more than 2,000 referrals each year. In New Zealand the most commonly reported types are financial and psychological abuse. Mrs Scott said three quarters of elder abuse and neglect in New Zealand occurs at the hands of family members. About half of abusers are adult children and about half of the abused elders are over 80-years-old. The Dominion Post, Wellington 18 Jun 2014, by Robyn Scott
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back It’s up to all in the community to end abuse of our elderly Every working day, eight cases of suspected elder abuse are referred to Age Concern. In three- quarters of those cases, abuse or neglect is confirmed. New Zealanders need to show more
respect for older people, writes Age Concern chief OW can we treat our older executive Robyn Scott. people this way? HAbuse by carers may be UR society’s getting older. intact, because that’s what driven by frustration, or because In New Zealand our life everyone wants. they are struggling to cope and Oexpectancy increases every Elder abuse can take many don’t know what to do. year. Statistically, today’s 50-year- forms – sometimes there are Providing adequate support for old woman can expect to live to several types of abuse occurring in carers is important. Age Concern about 88, and her 25-year-old son is the same situation. For example, if can help navigate a way forward likely to reach his late 80s. a person is threatened that they that is good for both the person Sadly, if nothing changes, these won’t see their grandchildren if needing care and the carer. people face about a one in 25 they don’t hand over money, that’s Often, however, abuse is driven chance of being abused or both psychological and financial by the abuser’s sense of neglected in their older age – abuse. In the cases we’ve seen at entitlement and lack of respect for based on the findings of a large Age Concern over the past three the older person. There’s a British study that found 2.6 to 4 years, three-quarters involved derogatory idea that when a per cent of older people experience psychological abuse such as person retires they suddenly abuse each year. threats, humiliation, or become less of a person, and their And it’s likely they will suffer preventing people making wants and needs are somehow less this abuse at the hands of a decisions for themselves. In over valid than those of the younger relative, as we know that three- half the cases we saw there was an generation. That’s nonsense. quarters of elder abuse occurs element of financial abuse. The lifestyles of older people within the family. Stealing and scams are have changed dramatically in the Elder abuse is a real problem in obviously financial abuse but it past 50 years. My grandparents New Zealand. I’m not just talking also happens in more insidious would have had shorter and about the headline-grabbing cases and subtle ways. simpler lives in their older age. but also the day-to-day As an example, family Now, people are facing 30 years in psychological, financial, and members may move in with an retirement, and they want to be physical abuse and neglect that older parent to save on out and about living their lives. can make older age torturous. accommodation costs, and the Our parents and older family But it’s a problem we can do parent ends up paying all the members are not simply sitting something about, by looking out family’s expenses. That might there waiting to hand over an for the older people in our families start out being OK, but over time inheritance to the next generation. and communities. Remember, the older person may start feeling They continue to have equal much more abuse occurs in anxious as they see their savings rights, and their views are as families than in hospitals or rest diminish while the financial important as anyone else’s. homes. About half of the abusers demands continue. When we learn to have more are adult children and about half They may feel they no longer respect for our older people and of the victims are aged over 80. have a choice in the matter. their hopes, wants and needs, If you see something that We also see physical abuse in that’s when we will see less abuse. worries you, contact Age Concern. 15 to 20 per cent of cases, which This week, Age Concern’s Elder Don’t let a fear of meddling put can include deliberately over- Abuse Awareness Week, wear you off. Our co-ordinators help medicating to ‘‘keep them quiet’’ your purple ribbon and show your people navigate their way out of or inappropriate restraints. Ten to respect by talking to your older an abusive situation and very few 15 per cent of the cases we see parent, aunt, uncle or neighbour cases end up in legal proceedings involve neglect, where basic about what’s happening in their or court. We can arrange support health and social needs are not life and what’s important to them. and counselling for both the attended to. abused person and the abuser. ❚ For more information, go to We do our best to resolve ageconcern.org.nz situations with relationships The Dominion Post, Wellington 18 Jun 2014, by Robyn Scott
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Financial betrayal just one focus for elder abuse awareness week
The risks faced by older citizens will bring some attention this members. About half of the week to an ugly side of New victims are over 80. Zealand society — the abuse of Age Concern does a wonderful older people. job in this country operating This is Elder Abuse Awareness 24 elder abuse and neglect Week in which Age Concern is prevention services nationally. Two focusing partly on financial abuse. new services opened recently in The example given in a full page Rotorua and Wairoa. ad (in this paper on Saturday) Senior Citizens Minister Jo by Age Concern Gisbome chief Goodhew says the government is executive Frances Toroa is a updating the legislation governing classic case in which a man's power of attorney. A 2007 law neighbours befriended him before change required attorneys to act taking thousands of dollars and in the interests of the donor and his car. In this case relatives not personally benefit. Apparently realised what had happened, and that has not gone far enough and the police became involved. will be strengthened. All too often however there are The plea from the minister and older people, with no relatives or Age Concern is for people to be close friends, who are especially alert and report anything that vulnerable because of loneliness. looks suspicious. Age Concern is Age Concern national chief well practised at using discretion. executive Robyn Scott says the A hallmark of civilised society organisation receives about is how it looks after its elderly 2000 referrals a year nationally; and vulnerable. Many older people Frances Toroa says there is an wish to remain independent and average of about four phone calls stay in their own homes. They a week here. have a right to live safely in their community. This awareness week Robyn Scott says the inquiries is a timely reminder of that. include physical and psychological abuse as well as financial mistreatment, with the latter two being the most common. Three-quarters of the abuse happens at the hands of family 44 The Northland Age, Thursday, JuneJune 19,19, 20142014
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Noms de plumemFortunatelyay be used byatattheameamosewofofhoNewdo noZealandtwishtscientists,odscientists,ivulge their which 30003000Moriori were eithereitherkilled ororenslaved.enslaved. increaseincreaseofof39003900inin2011.2011.ItItwas made up ofof88,20088,200 knows, althoughalthoughsomethingsomethingmore consideredconsideredisis supportingsupportingourourstreetstreetappealappealasaspart ofofWorld Elder backed by millions ofofdollars fromfromthethefarmfarm These arearejustjusttwotwoexamplesexamplesofofthetheextentextentofof arrivalsarrivalsandand80,30080,300departures. likelylikelytotobe revealedrevealedduring thetheelectionelection identity,but preferencemay be giventothose carrying theauthor’sname. No letterwill be publishedunlessitcarries Abuse Awareness Week. industryindustryandandthethegovernment,government,areareconductingconducting thesethesetribaltribalhostilities, which demonstrate thatthat Of thethearrivals,arrivals,24,70024,700were New Zealanders campaign.campaign. 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Mike Sabin’s column keeps telling us how neglectfacttherthatigpreventionhtourto depensionclinepservices,services,ublhasicatincreasedioasasnoindicatedindicatedfanysinceletteinrjin2008udgthetheed to be obscTheene,factfactlibethatthatllousoemissionsemissionsrobscureininbeyeacheachondrunitedemofofption, andto which finallyfinallybrought ananendendtotothethekilling, reunification,reunification,ororunder refugeerefugeeandandtreatytreaty As thethePrime Minister put it,it,“Everyone’s“Everyone’saa Northland is surging ahead, and seems to be an articlearticledoesabridgnotfromfromewalterheJoJoreGoodhewtherequfactiredthatinpublishedthoureintdollareresontoonfdJunebuysJuneecenless.12.12.cy,legalityoagriculturalagriculturalrspace. outputoutputarearebeing reducedreducedby asasmall cannibalism,cannibalism,andandslaveryslaveryofofthetheMaori Wars. arrangements.arrangements.Of thethedepartures, 56,50056,500were New migrant pretty much ofofsomesomesort”.sort”. on-going story in his past few columns. 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We offerofferafafree,ree, Now we do our fortnightly shop and the bill is His boss John has just written to me to tell me confidentialconfidentialIwSmokeould beserviceserviceinterestedand totomirrorssupportsupportto knowanyoneanyonehow manyconcernedconcerned how well-off my wife and Iare compared with people in the Far North think that they are generally about $220 (no meat, no wine). So the aboutaboutMikeananSabin’solderolderpersoncolumnatatriskriskkeepsofoftellingabuseabuseororusneglecthow .. fact that our pension has increased since 2008 2008. In 2008 we used to shop at Pak’nSave and doingWe serveservereallyananwellareaareafinancially,fromfromCapeorReingadoes Northlandininthethenorth our fortnightly shopping included meat and six finishNorthlandat Whangarei?is surging ahead, and seems to be an does not alter the fact that our dollar buys less. totojustjuston-goingsouthsouthstoryofofthetheinMangamukas,his past few fromcolumns.fromNorthIam Isuppose the government works on the bottles of wine (we used to drink in those days), Hokianga ininthethewest totoKaeo ininthetheeast.east.LES STILL and the bill was never higher than $180. sure that we will be having streetCooper’spartiesBeachsoon theory that if you repeat astory often enough it Weto celebratealsoalsoofferofferthetrainingtrainingnew prosperouscoursescoursesandandNorthland.presentations will eventually become true. Feedback increasingincreasingHis bossawarenessawarenessJohn hasofofjustelderelderwrittenabuseabuseandtoandmeneglectto tell me Iwould be interested to know how many andandhowitsitsprevention.well-off my wife and Iare compared with people in the Far North think that they are We2008.canInbe2008contactedwe usedatto(09)shop408-2997at Pak’nSaveor by emailand doing really well financially, or does Northland More rhetoric our fortnightly shopping included meat and six finish at Whangarei? to [email protected] Patupaiarehe re:re: Burglars hit cafecafe once more. parentingparenting decisions.decisions. havehave thethe bestbest French toasttoast ever!ever! LittleLittle ...... theythey Kaitaia suchsuch asasmall town,town, it’sit’s sadsad thatthat there’sthere’s soso Rah, rah, rah, Mike Sabin. More rhetoric, parroting bottles of wine (we used to drinkJILLin thoseFREEMANdays), LES STILL and the bill was never higher than $180. These patheticpathetic littlelittle morons needneedCooper’stoto bebe dealtdealtBeachwith. Noel Andrews: Des Ogle, bossboss ofof Aupouri Forest needneed akakickick upup thethe ...... andand theirtheir parentsparents needneed toto much crimecrime occurring.occurring. Good thingthing theythey caughtcaught thethe of the Bill English, John Key spin as usual. Hasn’t We’reheretElderohAbuseelpand Neglect... Take themthem behindbehind thethe cafecafe andand smashsmash thethe livingliving (NZFS),(NZFS), predictedpredicted what would, andand has,has, happenedhappened getget offoff theirtheir buttsbutts andand getget jobs,jobs, ‘cause‘cause IbIbetet theythey littlelittle brat.brat. And biscuits,biscuits, hmmmmm,hmmmmm, was thisthis kidkid he noticed as he races around in his gas-guzzling, Prevention Co-ordinator increasings***s*** outout ofofatthem.them.an alarming rate. 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Norway.John Key’s carbon tax, which we all pay to clean up be ineffective in the end. ROSS FORBES [pre-treaty]existence ofMaorithe worldcommunities.”as we know it. Although chiefsThis—2time7oaround,rmore Ngapuhiwith Labour—couldstrugglingsee clearlyto Politically, immigration has always been the Big Gerry says that they wouldn’t have had time theHeplanetsays,(he“Corporatesaid). power is shown to be a Clive Spash, of the Norwegian UniversityKerikeriof Life nothingGregory’sis certainclaimexceptthat forthattribalgreenhousebattles, “Britishgases are reachthat 2030yearsper centof theinQueen’sthe polls,sovereigntyleader Davidand domain of the New Zealand First Party. Without to pass such legislation anyway, because there’s so majorGreatforceto seeaffectingJohnnyemissionsBanks gonemarketand theoperationNats Sciences, while working with the CSIRO in shipsincreasingand sailorsin the[were]atmosphere,largelystudiesresponsible”suggest that CunliffeBritish lawis alsowereplayingvastly betterthe immigrationthan the continualcard. He fail, in the run-up to ageneral election, Winston many hours of budget debate and 16 valedictory andunabledesign.to seeThetheirpotentialanti-workerfor manipulationlegislation throughto Australia, was muzzled by his superiors for taking descendsecologicaltosystemsanew levelcouldofbeabsurdity.disrupted, with major statedtribal conflictsthat nettwhichmigrationprecededof overthem.40,000 was too Peters’ anti-immigration rhetoric grabs the speeches to get through. What riveting TV that will achievethe Housefinancialthis term.gain,Whywhiledon’tshowingthe pollieslittlegiveregardup Notastrongunitedposition against emissions trading in a impactsIwelcomeon humanfree speech,economiesbut wonderand societies.”what purpose(A highIquoteand thatPaulcutsMoonwere(no needed.relation):Ironically,“CannibalismMr headlines. It is to be expected. It is one of those be. Further debate with almost no one present on fortheirenvironmentalown morningorteasocialbreaksconsequences,and clean theiris own Twosignificantrecentpolicyletterspaperof interestwhich—Awasn’tnaherafullyHerbert- isdiscussionserved byofprintingoptionshisforlettersNew Zealand,except toMayallow1990)him Cunliffewas partwasof theMinisterprimitiveof modeImmigrationof defencearoundagainstthe populist issues that Mr Peters knows will attract the government benches, and Ihope those retiring evidenttoilets inastheirmarketsdowntimehave extendedif they can’tinternationallysee that the GravespublishedstatesuntilthatDecemberthe “Treaty2009,ofafterWaitangihe returnedis a to to ventWherehishaveprimitivewe allangerbeen uponsince me.then?There may be timethe ‘almostthat nettunbearablemigrationanxiety’reachedexperiencedarecord levelby allof attention and motivate voters. has-beens all manage to get back from their final andelvesviaoftradingParliamentoffsets.deserveAt theadindividualecent wage?level there treatyNorway.of peace and friendship between two alunatic or aliar, but it isn’t me. ROSS FORBES 42,500[pre-treaty]in 2003.Maori communities.” This time around, with Labour struggling to overseas junkets in time to patronise each other is theBigpotentialGerry saysforthatemissionsthey wouldn’ttradinghaveto havehad time sovereignHe says,nations.”“CorporateBrucepowerMoonis shownreplied,to“Therebe a BRUCEKerikeriMOON InGregory’sthat case,claimakeythatdriverfor tribalof fewerbattles,New“British reach 30 per cent in the polls, leader David before they collect their lump sum super at age 50 undesirableto pass suchethicallegislationand anyway,psychologicalbecauseimpactsthere’sandso nevermajorwasforceaMaffectingaori sovereignemissionsnation.”market operation Nelson Zealandersships and sailorsleaving[were]the countrylargely responsible”and more Cunliffe is also playing the immigration card. He or ministerial pensions for life, as per Tony Ryall, tomanycrowdhoursoutofvoluntarybudget debateactions.andIconclude16 valedictorythat the andHedesign.is correct.TheTherepotentialwasfornomanipulationunity in Maoritotribes Not united returningdescends tohomeanewwerelevelgrowingof absurdity.international stated that nett migration of over 40,000 was too Pita Sharples, and Tariana Turia, plus their first- focusspeecheson suchto getmarketsthrough.is creatingWhat rivetingadistractionTV that will atachieveall —tfinancialhey weregain,adisparatewhile showingbunch oflittleisolatedregard concernsIwelcomeoverfreesafetyspeech,andbutsecurity,wonderfollowingwhat purposeon high and that cuts were needed. Ironically, Mr class annual air travel etc. frombe. Furtherthe needdebatefor changingwith almosthumanno onebehaviour,present on tribesfor environmentalattempting toorprotectsocial consequences,themselves fromis their ImmigrationTwo recent lettersagainof interest —Anahera Herbert- fromis servedthe 2001by printingSeptemberhis letters11 terroristexceptattacksto allowonhim Cunliffe was Minister of Immigration around the Finally, oh dear me. Did Ihear Colin Craig say he institutionsthe governmentand infrastructure.”benches, and Ihope those retiring rampagingevident as marketsneighbours.have extended internationally ImmigrationGraves statesisthatshapingthe “Treatyup to beofakWaitangiey electionis a theto ventWorldhisTradeprimitiveCentreangerinuponNewme.York.There may be time that nett migration reached arecord level of wants to keep Jonkey honest? But surely he is, isn’t has-beensAs livestockall managefarmingtoisgetresponsibleback fromfortheiraboutfinal20 andAnviaexampletrading—ioffsets.n1832Ataptheartyindividualof Ngapuhilevelsetthereoff issue.treatyTheof peaceturnaroundand friendshipin migrationbetweennumberstwo is not alTheunaticproblemor aliar,forbutMritCunliffeisn’t me.is that 42,500 in 2003. he? peroverseascent ofjunketsgreenhousein timegasesto patroniseglobally,eachand other tois theraidpotentialTauranga.forLandingemissionsfirsttradingat Ahuahu,to havethey beingsovereigncausednations.”by ablowoutBruce Moonin the replied,number“Thereof non- immigration is an extremely sensitiveBRUCEissue.MOONHe In that case, akey driver of fewer New IFBURKE methane,before theyandcollectthe eventheirmorelumppotentsum supernitrousat ageoxide,50 murderedundesirableandethicalcannibalisedand psychologicalabout 100 NgatiimpactsMaru,and NewneverZealanderswas aMaorienteringsovereignthe nation.”country, but rather suggested that nett migration should be cutNelsonback Zealanders leaving the country and more RD3 Kaitaia makeor ministerialup aboutpensionshalf the greenhousefor life, as pergasesTonythatRyall,New thento crowdto Mayorout voluntaryIsland to actions.administerIconcludethe samethatto the byHefeweris correct.Kiwis departingThere wasfornoAustraliaunity in Maoriand moretribes to “between 5000 and 15,000” but when returning home were growing international ZealandPita Sharples,adds toandtheTarianaatmosphere,Turia,thispluscountrytheir first- Whanau-o-Ngaitaifocus on such marketsWhao.is creatingFinally toadMotitiistractionIsland, returningat all —theyhome.were adisparate bunch of isolated questionedImmigrationas to whichagainmigrant categories he concerns over safety and security, following on needsclass annualto lookairseriouslytravel etc.at these problems in adrive wherefrom theNgaineedTeforRangichangingobliteratedhumanthem.behaviour, tribesIn theattemptingfinancial yearto protectto thethemselvesend of Junefrom2013,theirNew planned to slash, he ruled most of them out, from the 2001 September 11 terrorist attacks on Help is at hand forFinally,carbon-neutrality.oh dear me.ItDidis notIhearwarpedColinthinkingCraig saytohe institutionsOne of theandworstinfrastructure.”examples was araid on the Zealandrampaginghadneighbours.anett migration gain of 7900 people, clearlyImmigrationnot wantingis shapingto upsetup to anybe akmigrantey electiongroups. the World Trade Centre in New York. Age Concern Kaitaia and District would like to believewants tothatkeepevenJonkeycostlyhonest?solutionsButaresurelyimperative.he is, isn’t ChathamAs livestockIslandsfarmingin 1835isbyresponsibleTaranaki tribes,for aboutin 20 upAnfromexampleanett loss—in1of 8323200appeoplearty ofinNgapuhi2012, andsetanoffett Quiteissue.whatThe turnaroundhis policy isinnowmigrationnobodynumbersreally is not The problem for Mr Cunliffe is that thank the people of Kaitaia for generously he?Fortunately ateam of New Zealand scientists, whichper cent3000of greenhouseMoriori weregaseseitherglobally,killed orandenslaved. increaseto raid Tauranga.of 3900 inLanding2011. It wasfirstmadeat Ahuahu,up of 88,200they knows,being causedalthoughby absomethinglowout inmorethe numberconsideredof non-is immigration is an extremely sensitive issue. He supporting our street appeal as part of World Elder backed by millions of dollars from the farmIFBURKE methane,These areandjustthetwoevenexamplesmore potentof thenitrousextentoxide,of arrivalsmurderedandand80,300cannibaliseddepartures.about 100 Ngati Maru, likelyNew Zealandersto be revealedenteringduringthethecountry,electionbut rather suggested that nett migration should be cut back Abuse Awareness Week. industry and the government, are conductingRD3 Kaitaia thesemaketribalup abouthostilities,half thewhichgreenhousedemonstrategases thatthatNew thenOf theto Mayorarrivals,Island24,700to administerwere New Zealandersthe same to campaign.by fewer Kiwis departing for Australia and more to “between 5000 and 15,000” but when Your readers might like to know that they do not world-leading research into possible solutions on MaoriZealandtribesaddswereto thenotatmosphere,united at all.thisIt wascountrythe returningWhanau-o-Ngaitaihome andWhao.63,500Finallywere non-Newto Motiti Island, returningNew Zealandhome.is an immigrant nation, with questioned as to which migrant categories he need to contact Whangarei for elder abuse and ruminantHelp ismethane.at hand arrivalneeds tooflookthe colonistsseriouslyandat thesethe Treatyproblemsof Waitangiin adrive Zealanderswhere NgaicomingTe Rangihereobliteratedfor jobs, familythem. almostIn theaqfinancialuarter ofyearall toresidentsthe end bornof Juneoverseas.2013, New planned to slash, he ruled most of them out, neglect prevention services, as indicated in the The fact that emissions in each unit of whichfor carbon-neutrality.finally brought anIt isendnottowarpedthe killing,thinking to reunification,One of the worstor underexamplesrefugeewasandartreatyaid on the AsZealandthe Primehad anMinisterett migrationput it, gain“Everyone’sof 7900 people,a clearly not wanting to upset any migrant groups. article from Jo Goodhew published on June 12. agriculturalAge ConcernoutputKaitaiaareandbeingDistrictreducedwouldbylikeasmallto cannibalism,believe that evenand slaverycostly solutionsof the Maoriare imperative.Wars. arrangements.Chatham IslandsOfinthe1835departures,by Taranaki56,500tribes,wereinNew migrantup from anprettyett lossmuchof 3200of somepeoplesort”.in 2012, and anett Quite what his policy is now nobody really There is alocal service provided by Age Concern percentagethank the peopleeach yearof Kaitaiais, however,for generouslyno counter to the Fortunately ateam of New Zealand scientists,RBISHOP Zealanderswhich 3000 Moriorileaving werethe countryeither killed(77 perorcentenslaved.bound increase of 3900 in 2011. It wasMURIELmade up ofNEWMAN88,200 knows, although something more considered is Kaitaia and District from their office at 101 factsupportingthat aggregateour streetamountsappealofasemissionspart of Worldare Elder backed by millions of dollars from the farmTauranga forTheseAustralia)are justandtwo23,900exampleswere non-Newof the extent of arrivals and 80,300 departures. Whangarei likely to be revealed during the election Commerce Street, Kaitaia. We offer afree, Abuse Awareness Week. industry and the government, are conducting these tribal hostilities, which demonstrate that Of the arrivals, 24,700 were New Zealanders campaign. confidential service to support anyone concerned Your readers might like to know that they do not world-leading research into possible solutions on Maori tribes were not united at all. It was the returning home and 63,500 were non-New New Zealand is an immigrant nation, with about an older person at risk of abuse or neglect . need to contact Whangarei for elder abuse and ruminant methane. arrival of the colonists and the Treaty of Waitangi Zealanders coming here for jobs, family almost aquarter of all residents born overseas. We serve an area from Cape Reinga in the north neglect prevention services, as indicated in the The fact that emissions in each unit of which finally brought an end to the killing, reunification, or under refugee and treaty As the Prime Minister put it, “Everyone’s a to just south of the Mangamukas, from North article from Jo Goodhew published on June 12. agricultural output are being reduced by asmall cannibalism, and slavery of the Maori Wars. arrangements. Of the departures, 56,500 were New migrant pretty much of some sort”. Hokianga in the west to Kaeo in the east. There is alocal service provided by Age Concern percentage each year is, however, no counter to the RBISHOP Zealanders leaving the country (77 per cent bound MURIEL NEWMAN We also offer training courses and presentations Kaitaia and District from their office at 101 fact that aggregate amounts of emissions are Tauranga for Australia) and 23,900 were non-New Whangarei Commerce Street, Kaitaia. We offer afree, Feedback increasing awareness of elder abuse and neglect and its prevention. confidential service to support anyone concerned about an older person at risk of abuse or neglect . We serve an area from Cape Reinga in the north toPatupaiarehejust south of there:Mangamukas,Burglars hit cafefromonceNorthmore. parenting decisions. have the best French toast ever! Little ...they Kaitaia such asmall town, it’s sad that there’s so HokiangaThese patheticin the westlittle tomoronsKaeo inneedthetoeast.be dealt with. Noel Andrews: Des Ogle, boss of Aupouri Forest need akick up the ...and their parents need to much crime occurring. Good thing they caught the We’reheretohelp... TakeWe alsothemofferbehindtrainingthe cafecoursesandandsmashpresentationsthe living (NZFS), predicted what would, and has, happened get off their butts and get jobs,Feedback‘cause Ibet they little brat. And biscuits, hmmmmm, was this kid increasings*** out ofawarenessthem. of elder abuse and neglect to Kaitaia and the real Far North when the don’t have any. The law sux —ifthey’re old hungry? Does he get fed at home or was he just Everyissue of The Northland Age andQueenieits prevention.DRirinui-Manga: Absolutely ridiculous. unlamented Roger Douglas started his destruction. enough to steal, they’re old enough to face the being apunk? -$60,000 provides supporttoworthycauses No wonder Kaitaia’s the way it is, police that can’t Chris Sorensen: Time for some old-style justice. consequences. Rimini Anderton re: Going green works and endeavours in the Far North, police, kids running riot. This lady’s right. I’d back Renee Porter: Since children under 18 are ... Rowena Williams: These kids need some tough wonders. by wayoffreeorheavilysubsidised her all the way ...Sort it out Kaitaia. whatPatupaiarehedid the copre:sayBurglars...untouchable?hit cafe oncethe more. loveparenting... decisions. It’shavenot thethe bestgreens,Frenchit’s histoastyoungever!wife.Little ...they Kaitaia such asmall town, it’s sad that there’s so advertising and promotion. Bryan Samuel: Hey guys, our thoughts and best parents/carerThese patheticshouldlittlebemoronsheld accountableneed to be dealtand with. Mark:Noel Noel,Andrews:you reallyDes Ogle,think someboss ofrightAupouriwing Forest NoelneedAndrewsakick upre:theThe...farceand theircontinues.parents need to much crime occurring. Good thing they caught the wishes are with you. Do not let low-life get the charged.Take themAndbehindthe teenagersthe cafebannedand smashfromtheeverliving revolution(NZFS), predictedfrom 1984whatis behindwould,theseand has,s********?happened Anygetteamoff theirwantingbuttsarandightgetwingjobs,need‘causelookIbnoetfurtherthey little brat. And biscuits, hmmmmm, was this kid Howmuch is this worthtoour We’reheretohelp... better of you. All the staff at Rhubarb Cafe wish receivings*** out abof them.enefit in the future. ‘cause let’s face it Waketo Kaitaiaup pal,andandthestoprealmakingFar Northexcuseswhenforthelosers. thandon’tthehaveeditorany.of Thethis paper.law sux —ifthey’re old hungry? Does he get fed at home or was he just community? This year... Everyissue of The Northland Age Queenie DRirinui-Manga: Absolutely ridiculous. unlamented Roger Douglas started his destruction. enough to steal, they’re old enough to face the being apunk? you well. -$60,000 the law sux. It needs to change. Ihear the Erica Jones re: Dear Jenny Petera. Toni NJack Bowman re: Abigail makes cut for JohnprovidesWilkinson:supporttowBarorththeirycausesparents from every frustrationNo wonderin Kaitaia’sthat article.theMuchway itloveis, policeand hopethattocan’t JustChrismoreSorensen:excuses.TimeI’m withfor yousomeJenny.old-style justice. theconsequences.Sharp Blacks. Rimini Anderton re: Going green works shopand endeain Kaitaia,vours inincludingthe Far NorPak’nSaveth, and all liquor thepolice,Birdie’skidsCaferunningfamily/workers.riot. This lady’s right. I’d back QueenieRenee Porter:DRirinui-MangaSince childrenre: Biscuitsunder 18wereare ...a WayRowenato go,Williams:Abigail. GoodTheseluck.kids need some tough wonders. $20,814 outlets.by wayoffThatreeomightrheavilmakeysubsidisedthem make some better Karenher allRupapera:the way ...No,SortBirdie’sit out Kaitaia.can’t close. They boy’swhat undoing.did the cop say ...untouchable? the Novalove Mannell:... Good luck, Doubtless Bay rocks! It’s not the greens, it’s his young wife. advertising and promotion. Bryan Samuel: Hey guys, our thoughts and best parents/carer should be held accountable and Mark: Noel, you really think some right wing Noel Andrews re: The farce continues. 9481474BX wishes are with you. Do not let low-life get the charged. And the teenagers banned from ever revolution from 1984 is behind these s********? Any team wanting aright wing need look no further Howmuch is this worthtoour community? This year... better of you. All the staff at Rhubarb Cafe wish receiving abenefit in the future. ‘cause let’s face it Wake up pal, and stop making excuses for losers. than the editor of this paper. you well. the law sux. It needs to change. Ihear the Erica Jones re: Dear Jenny Petera. Toni NJack Bowman re: Abigail makes cut for John Wilkinson: Bar their parents from every frustration in that article. Much love and hope to Just more excuses. I’m with you Jenny. the Sharp Blacks. THE NORTHLAND AGE -SERVING THE FAR NORTH FOR 100 YEARS -NEWS &CONTRIBUTIONS KAITAIA -PHONE (09) 408-0330shop in Kaitaia,FAX (09)including408-0290Pak’nSave-ADVERTISINGand all(09)liquor408-0330theFAXBirdie’s408-2955Cafe-family/workers.EMAIL [email protected] KERIKERIQueenie-PHONEDR(09)irinui-Manga407-3281,re:FAXBiscuits407-3250were a Way to go, Abigail. Good luck. $20,814 outlets. That might make them make some better Karen Rupapera: No, Birdie’s can’t close. They boy’s undoing. Nova Mannell: Good luck, Doubtless Bay rocks!
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Elderly thank you We would like to thank all those in Cambridge who supported World Elder Abuse Awareness Week and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day last Thursday, held here with the assistance of the Cambridge police, Work and Income NZ, and Age Concern NZ. Donations of $155 were gratefully received for Age Concern. Sincere thanks also for the support from Wright’s Booksellers and Comins Pharmacy. Florence M Shearman, volunteer co-ordinator, Ministry Social Development’s office for senior citizens, and Luke Thomas, Wintec student Wairarapa News, Masterton Wairarapa 25 Jun 2014
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A study to find out how prevalent personal care and welfare, and called Age Concern, which found elder abuse is in New Zealand is property. The first empowers the the woman dyhdrated and unwell, on the cards, including delving attorney to make decisions on care in a soiled bed in a cold back into the murky world of financial and welfare issues. The second on room. elder abuse. financial matters. The woman was moved into Last week was Elder Abuse Following an outcry over the care, the courts removed the Awareness Week, an abuse of POAs, a 2007 law change daughter as attorney, and, Age internationally co-ordinated required attorneys to act in the Concern said, she was displeased attempt to highlight the plights of interests of the donor and not to to lose her ‘‘home’’ and see her some older people, often at the personally benefit, unless the POA ‘‘future inheritance’’ dwindling to hands of their own family pay for her mother’s care. members. More than half of the We have over 2000 referrals Prompted by continuing problems involve financial abuse. concerns over abuse of POAs, the While the UK and the US have ‘come to us every year, but we Ministry of Social Development did funded research projects to think it is just the tip of the a review last year. It found the establish how big the problem is, iceberg. majority of attorneys knew their New Zealand lags behind. duties, but 38 per cent of Robyn Scott, chief executive of ’ respondents felt the 2007 changes Age Concern, which is didn’t go far enough. A further 44 Government-funded to provide an allowed it. Records of financial per cent said they were aware of elder abuse and neglect transactions had to be kept. POA abuse and 75 per cent of prevention service nationwide, But those changes haven’t those who worked in the health gets an average of eight referrals ended problems with POAs, and disability sector had seen each working day. although these generally happen difficulties with POAs set up after ‘‘We have over 2000 referrals behind a wall of silence with the 2007 law change. come to us every year, but we victims unable or unwilling to The changes Goodhew will think it is just the tip of the speak up. announce this week include a law iceberg, " she said. And when financial abuse change making it ‘‘clear to The news comes as Senior happens, inevitably records have attorneys that they cannot act Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew not been kept, making contrary to donors’ advance prepares to announce an updating prosecutions hard and rare. directives’’. of the laws governing powers of A third of all cases seen by Age This should give donors greater attorney (POA) designed to make Concern involve POA abuse. confidence their wishes will be it harder for them to be abused. One case this year involved an followed. POAs are documents often elderly widow with dementia, There will also be an education created by older people to give living in her own home with her campaign to raise awareness of powers to others, often family daughter and family. The daughter the legal duties of attorneys and members, to act in their interests was the attorney and would not encouraging people to put POAs when they become incapable of let her mother go into care. in place when they do their wills. doing so. They come in two kinds: Another concerned family member – FairfaxNZ Ruapehu Press, King Country Taumarunui 25 Jun 2014
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AGE Concern has welcomed Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew’s decision to streamline and donor’s family. Concerns are often raised when reduce the barriers to setting up an enduring they believe the EPA has not managed their assets power of attorney (EPA). in a transparent manner, for example, by not An EPA gives a person (or people of your choice) keeping records of each financial transaction. the right to make decisions about your property, ‘‘The situation can be compounded by a donor care and welfare if you lose the ability to do so who is not able to act as a reliable witness which yourself. means it is unlikely police can intervene to stop The minister announced plans to simplify the this financial abuse,’’ says Scott. EPA process following a review of the 2007 ‘‘We believe there needs to be a provision within amendments to the Protection of Personal and the EPA Act requiring a person nominated as Property Rights Act that relate to enduring attorney to undergo a credit check to ensure they powers of attorney which found there was room for are not bankrupt before being activated as the significant improvement. donor’s EPA, which would mark a strong step Robyn Scott, chief executive of Age Concern towards protecting the donor from abuse.’’ New Zealand, believes the minister’s FAIRFAX NZ announcement is a positive step towards protecting the rights of all New Zealanders, especially older citizens. ‘‘The EPA is very important to all New Zealanders, especially older people who want to have confidence that their wishes will be carried out in later life,’’ Scott says. ‘‘In June last year, Age Concern made a submission to the Ministry of Social Development highlighting key areas in the EPA process we believe require improvement. ‘‘We know that reducing set-up costs and EPA application waiting times will make a difference. We also need to make sure we improve monitoring of attorneys so they act in the donor’s best interests. ‘‘Age Concern’s Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service co-ordinators frequently experience cases of conflict when a power of attorney has been challenged by the donor, or the Invercargill Eye, Invercargill 26 Jun 2014, by Brittany Pickett
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back Many cases of abuse Region not averse to ill-treating the elderly Elder abuse continues to damage the lives of elderly people in Southland. Invercargill Age Concern manager and social worker Janette Turner said there has been at least 180 elder abuse referrals to Age Concern over the past year. Turn to page 3 to learn about how elder abuse affects the people of Southland. Abuse cases on the rise
By BRITTANY PICKETT
Southland’s rates of elder abuse people as they become less people their health was remain higher than other New independent. significantly affected by the Zealand centres, continuing a ‘‘They get into a relationship abuse. About a quarter of those four year trend. with implied trust,’’ Turner abused experienced long-term Invercargill social worker said. effects and needed residential and Age Concern Invercargill For example, when an older care. manager Janette Turner said in person is needing help getting Some people do not report the past year there have been at groceries and the driver implies their abusers. least 180 referrals regarding the elderly person has to pay to ‘‘If they’re helping them stay elder abuse. fill up a person’s petrol. independent, they will accept Three quarters of those have ‘‘I think its because older it,’’ Turner said. been elder abuse, while the rest people are very trusting and Reports of elder abuse in were complex welfare cases, don’t see what’s happening until Southland have increased Turner said. it gets to a certain point,’’ because of a campaign to highlight the issue. In the year ending June 2012, Turner said. The psychological there were 96, while in June ◗ To report a case of elder abuse effects of elder abuse are long- happening to you or someone 2013 there had been 220. lasting. It takes about six months to you know contact the police, Two out of every five abused your GP or Age Concern. complete an investigation into people seen by Age Concern’s elder abuse, Turner said. Elder Abuse and Neglect Elder abuse is any form of Prevention Services mistreatment that results in experiences losses of harm or loss to an older person. confidence, reduction in It comes in different forms – independence and self-esteem as psychological, financial, well as experiencing anxiety physical, sexual, and and emotional distress. institutional abuse as well as ‘‘It takes an older person a neglect. long time to regain that trust,’’ Sixty to 70 per cent of the Turner said. elder abuse in Southland They blame themselves and happened between an elderly feel embarrassed they let it person and a family member, happen to them, she said. Turner said. For about half of the older It happens when people begin to take advantage of older Invercargill Eye, Invercargill 26 Jun 2014, by Brittany Pickett
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Broken trust: Age Concern Invercargill manager and social worker Janette Turner wants to help spread the message about high rates of elder abuse in Southland. Photo: NICOLE JOHNSTONE/FAIRFAX NZ Ashburton Guardian, Canterbury 26 Jun 2014
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back Club news The Blake Trophy, for the member, not Age Concern Ashburton who has had many bouts at national and on the Club Board for the year, who Age Concern Ashburton would like to also at international level made it very quietly achieves, was presented to Lion thank all who supported our Concert on hard on Christian and the bout was at Barbara Borland. times quite messy. Christian's opponent June 8 and to express appreciation to Past Council Chair Neil Blake officiated Frank Endicott will also be a lad with a our very talented performers. Planned at the induction of the 2014-15 President, future but this time Christian was a clear for July, we have two driving seminars Jan Stonyer. He also inducted the mem- winner winning all three rounds. for older drivers - "Life without a Car" bers of the Board of Directors for the Ashburtons final competitor Matt Miller and "Confident Driving for Mature Driv- year. In accepting the role of President, had a cheer squad of mates who made ers". As yet dates have not been con- Jan reminded all that Lions is a team ef- the trip up and were quite vocal. Matt firmed but will be advised as soon as fort and that the acronym for TEAM is started with a roar and keep his op- possible. The Elder Abuse Awareness "Together Everyone Achieves Much". ponent under pressure for the first week has given the opportunity to bring Raffles were drawn, members and visi- round during the second which was very this problem out into the public arena tors equally sharing the prizes. A lively even the crowd showed their support and we trust that the information avail- session of Tail Twisting with (out-going) for both lads. The final round both lads able was of benefit. A reminder for Total Lion Jackie Ryan and (incoming) Lion gave it all and Matt lost on a split vote. Mobility, phone 3086817. Moyra Whiting was enjoyed, even by Needless to say Matt will benefit and at those whose errant ways were found the Ashburton tournament in August we Allenton Indoor Bowling out, and singing of the National Anthem hope for a rematch. Ashburton boxing Club concluded the evening is on a roll with several more events up- Halfway through the season and our coming and all boxers keen to compete. Club is doing well. We have a strong Ashburton Garden Club membership and several new members. Ashburton County Lions Jennifer Marks welcomed 38 members Some members have been supporting to the Annual Luncheon and AGM held other Clubs, by taking part in their tour- The Annual Changeover of Officers Even- in the Senior Centre, Cameron Street. naments. These are always enjoyable ing in Ashburton County Lions Club was Firstly she thanked the members of the nights, whether you win or lose. Again celebrated recently. Out-going President Historical Society for the lovely luncheon we have two teams competing in the In- Lilian Wakelin welcomed visiting Lions they put on. There were 19 apologies terclub Competition. District officers; representatives from which were accepted. We have just had a successful Triples Ashburton, Ashburton Pakeke, Hinds & Jennifer Marks gave a very comprehen- tournament at the Stadium with 23 Districts, Mayfield & Districts, Methven sive report outlining the year's activities. teams taking part. A well-presented raf- and Rakaia Lions Clubs together with The financial was read and confirmed. fle table helped towards the success of members, husbands and partners of Our membership stands at 64 with 55 this tournament. Thank you to everyone Ashburton County Lions. being active members. who supported us. A toast to Lions Clubs International was Life Members Norma Galway and Mary proposed by 1st Vice District Gover- August 7, will see our Club holding an- Leighton presented the trophies for the nor elect Fern Blake who reminded all other Triples tournament, again at the 2013 - 14 year. that the Lions Association is a powerful Stadium, so please make a note of this. Most points, silver cup Audrey McKay force for good. Zone Chairman Christine Club Championships results so far: 1st, Silver Tray Pat Tarbotton 2nd, Isabel Stewart replied, affirming the comments Fours- Bruce White, Bruce Bensdorp, Porter 3rd. made in the toast. Anne Taylor and Chris Tily. Runners Up: Most Entries, Wooden Bowl Audrey Mc- Annette Sargisson, Alison Smitheram, In a toast to Visitors, Lion Barbara Bor- Kay 1st, Pat Tarbotton 2nd, Jenny Marks Graham McKee and Trevor Nish. land spoke of how much Lions value the 3rd. Triples: Bruce White, Holly Clinton and friendship and support of Lions from Flower Show Jenny Marks 1st, Pat Tar- Anne Taylor. Runners Up:- Cheryl Cart- other clubs. Past District Governor Noel botton 2nd, Audrey McKay 3rd. wright, Winston Cochrane and Noelene Lowe replied on behalf of all visitors, ex- Maureen McDowell then took the chair Wood. pressing admiration for the successes of for election of Officers. Pairs: Richard Smitheram and Betty the club. President Jennifer Marks, Secretary Kay Beck. Runners Up: Joyce Johnson and A beautiful meal followed, during which Holder-Day, Treasurer Maureen Small, Linda Diamond. pianist Stephen, with Paula and Ruth on Committee Edna Burgess, Lois Bradley, The singles are to be played in July. strings, provided background music. This Gaye Branthwaite, Pat Tarbotton, El lie Leak, Shirley Thomas, Norma Galway, Ashburton Boxing was appreciated. It was especially noted that the payment made to them was be- and Claire Wesley. At the Canterbury boxing assn tour- ing donated to "Music in Schools" with Maureen McDowell thanked the officers nament held at the Cashmere club in which they each are involved. and committee for the year's activities Christchurch on Saturday night Ashbur- Having circulated her excellent annual and for making the club to be a real joy ton had three lads competing. report among members, President Lil- to be part of. Jennifer Marks then pre- Connor Perriton who has been on the ian highlighted many of the innovative sented posy bowls to Maureen McDow- improve with every time he competes activities in which members had been in- ell, Mary Leighton, Norma Galway, Mary once more showed that he has the will volved and which had significantly ben- Smith retiring committee member and and ability to compete at a higher level efitted a number of community groups Claire Wesley retiring secretary. his opponent won a split decision but in this past twelve months. In excess of Connors trainers are sure that the future $14,000 had been distributed in the year. Ashburton Men's Probus for Connor looks good She thanked all members for their sup- Club Christian Tikao further added to his win port and their efforts. Our first speaker was John Matsinger list. His opponent a very experienced lad who was born in the Netherlands in Ashburton Guardian, Canterbury 26 Jun 2014
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and guests from other neighbouring Li- comed all members and guests. Great 1932. His family farmed near the Nor- ons Clubs the numbers swelled to over Chief John & President Brian, exchanged mandy coastline. Barley, wheat, carrots 90. President John Lynch welcomed club badges bestowing honorary mem- and potatoes were grown on the good all and introduced the guests; the pro- bership of each other's club. soils. John's great grandfather was one gramme commenced with a Toast to With formalities concluded, our visitors of founders of Rabobank. the visitors proposed by Lion Meredith presented the following programme. Life changed dramatically in May 1940 Lowe who spoke of the friendship that Songs of welcome (all members of the when Germany invaded. The family ex- develops from the interaction between visiting club) 2.0rchestra, comprising perienced the dangers and difficulties the clubs within the District. Lion Rex piano-violins-mandolin-accordions- me- of war. Younger German soldiers were Whiting from the Ashburton lions suit- lodion-drums-"tea chest" bass, 3. Elec- enthusiastic but those older just wanted ably replied. Pakeke member PDG Lion tronic organ recital. 4 Ladies Choir (The to go home. The Allies had to clear Ger- Noel Lowe in proposing the toast to Li- Treble Clefs) 5. Vocal solo with guitar.6. man land mines. German prisoners were ons International reminded the gather- Country Vocal Duet with Guitar & Tin made to walk over the land to ensure ef- ing of the commitment that clubs make Whistle. 7. The Klikity Klaks. (Harmoni- fective clearing. to the international organisation. In re- ca & spoons) 8. Piano solo of Classical John's older brother went to the Dutch sponse PDG Ken McKenzie noted some pieces. 9. Vocal solo with guitar. 10, "A East Indies (now Indonesia), for his CMT, of the valuable aid that is given to needy Spot Of Magic. (Well known magician.)11. while John served the Dutch Air Force. causes around the world. Of particular Ablutioneers. (Sketch) 12. The Ballad- In 1953 John and his brother paid their mention was the programmes aimed to eers. (Celtic Folk Songs.) 13. Piano Duet. own way to fly from Amsterdam to improve the sight of people where ex- 14. Sketch. 15. Male Choir. 16. Accordion Auckland taking nine days via Rome, pertise is not always available. Group. Cairo, Bangkok, Singapore, Darwin, Alice Before dessert was served Lion Milner Savage Clubs throughout the world Springs, and Sydney. They worked on Jacob proposed a toast to the ladies and have endured for almost two centuries, farms and freezing works. John bought a noted that the ladies not only provided the colour to the club but also were a big having started in London on October small farm near Oamaru and progressed support in all activities. Social Pakeke 12th. 1857, and embracing many of the to a sheep and cattle farm in the Waitaki lady member Jeanette Tarbotton replied. customs of the ethnic people of the valley, where they also grew strawber- Lively entertainment for the evening was countries to which the organisation has ries commercially. John's son took over provided by Rose Stead on the piano ac- spread. There have been many famous the farm but died unexpectedly. Three companied by herself on a keyboard. members including Kings of England, years ago John and his wife moved to President John read his annual report Prime Ministers, Sir Robert Falcon Scott, Ashburton to be near their daughter. which highlighted a successful and busy Mark Twain, Charlie Chaplin and many Harold Kemp told us about Cornwell's year. Membership stands at 53, but with more. Although with the passing of time, history of smuggling into and out of the inclusion of the ladies at the monthly the significance of many of the older tra- England. High export taxes on wool and tea meeting the average attendance is ditions and ceremonies of the different salt made export unprofitable, but en- between 70 and 80. $12,210 has been countries may have faded, the real tra- couraged smuggling to Europe for easy donated to local charities during the dition of our organisation which is "Tact sale. High import duties made brandy, year with funds coming from the charity - Tolerance - Talent", still remains firmly wine, coffee, tea and tobacco expensive auction, sausage sizzles, annual Christ- intact. and generated substantial government mas raffle and other projects. A highlight revenue. Smuggling avoided duty and of the year is the annual day oyt for the Ashburton Wahine Club reduced the price. Salt or wool smuggled special needs group from the College, The 2nd Hui was held on June 5. The to France gave the cash to buy brandy, and the out and about meeting which night started with a potluck tea. After wine etc for sale back in England. Over this year took the club to Erewhon Sta- the opening ceremony and welcome, the 2000 coopers made barrels for contain- tion. curtains opened. ers. The theme for the night was "Birds and Smugglers used every harbour and land- Lion Ron Patterson concluded his Tail the Bees", the choir sang a bracket of ing point and over 300 vessels. Nearly Twister slot by introducing Lion Milner three songs, "Snowbird", "The White everyone in Cornwall were involved, Jacob as the new Tail twister. PDG Ken Cliffs of Dover" and "Mock in' Bird Hill". landed gentry financing, ship builders, McKenzie then inducted new president There were five sketches, "Supermar- crews and transport. Local courts rarely Lion Bob Rogers and his Board for the ket", "Birds and Bess", "The Parrot", found anyone guilty and even churches coming year with 1st VP Lion Ray Har- "Holy Land" and "Little Jimmy", they stored smuggled merchandise. raway and 2nd VP Lion Peter O'Neil. were received with great laughter. A Smuggling has given English expressions President Lion Bob Rogers thanked retir- reading about a parrot at the Zoo and like "The coast is clear" and "bootleg- ing president Lion John for his outstand- the "Chicken Dance" were great en- ging". Even the children's nursery rhyme ing year and presented him with his Re- tertainment and also the mime "Love Baa Baa Black Sheep refers to the taxes tiring Lion. Next Ladies Craft day July 14 in the Fowl house" was enjoyed by the levied. Harold also spoke of the Cornish at Rona Evan's home. audience. The programme finished with Tin Miners. Wages were calculated from three songs "Bye Bye Blackbird", "Yellow the time mining started until they fin- Ashburton Savage Club Bird" and "The Birds and the Bees". ished 12 hours later. It could take two On the glorious winter afternoon of Coronation Target Shoot- hours to walk to the mine and descend June 22, about 30 members from the ing Club to the pit face and when they finished South Canterbury Savage Club, led by A good turnout for the third round of mining, another two hours to ascend and President Brian Armstrong, made their the County Shield series on 16th. Nick walk home, a 16-hour day! biennial visit. The bus arrived at 1.30pm, Stewart continued his run of good form Ashburton Pakeke Lions which gave time to 'meet and greet' to top score for the home team and Dave before the official part of the afternoon Kingsbury whacked in a possible as the The Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke held commenced at 2.00pm. sole Hinds member. Savanna McArthur their annual Change Over meeting with a Tohunga, Ray Mitchell, inducted Presi- topped both the women's and Junior good attendance of members despite a dent Brian onto the dais, where he joined grades. Tuesday Tyro night once again number of apologies, and with partners our Great Chief John Davis, who wel- was very popular Matt Batty, Emily Ashburton Guardian, Canterbury 26 Jun 2014
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was very popular Matt Batty, Emily a magnificent solo playing the classic insight to life at Wastebusters. The next Smith and Lanell McArthur stood out. CCR number ' Green River'. This young meeting is to be held on July 28. Monday 23 belonged to Ashley Wells guy has only been playing the drums for who returned after a long break from four months. Jam bands made up the re- the sport to show he had lost nothing. mainder of the day and the crowd loved Individual scores were 16th June Jayden every minute of it. Collett 95.3, Shirley Herridge 93.1, Megan Snowden 93.2, Steve McArthur 96.3, To finish off the day we had Gemma on Bryan Hunter 96.2, Savanna McArthur vocals with Phil on bass and they treated 98.6, Nina McKenzie 96.1, Dean Smith us to some Punk Rock. For anyone who 92.3, Coby Snowden 95.3, Kevin Hooper has not been before come on down and join in the fun. Everyone is welcome. If 92.1, Erin McLaren 92.0, Graeme McLaren you have instruments bring them down, 94.3, Heather Ross 90.0. Alex Watson if not we have all the gear set up for you 93.2, Ashley Wells 97.6, Sandy Collett to play, bring your mates and play a tune 97.5, Murray Cook 96.1, Bill Rankin 92.0, or just sit back and enjoy. Nick Stewart 99.5, Mark Stewart 97.5, Remember, this Sunday, June 29, from T.J.Stewart 98.3, Nick Squires 94.3, Grae- 2pm, Feeneys Lounge, The Devon Hotel. me Wells 98.5, Dave Kingsbury 100.5. 17th June : Susan Peattie 79.1, Bradley The Plains Ladies Probus Johnson 61.0, Mark Ackerley 72.0, Ash- Club ley Donaldson 64.0, Morgan Smith 67.0, Emma Smith 88.2, Michaela Smith 87.3, It was a fine frosty morning for the June Jarrod Ward 78.1, Daniel Doak 78.0, Matt meeting held at the RSA. We had two Batty 92.2, Libby Badham 87.0, Bradley new inductions, Clare Wesley and Sue Crosbie 63.0, Mike Crosbie 87.1, Jayden Power were welcomed as new members Collett 92.3, Angelo Hendricks 88.0, Ben and presented with their badges. There Wakelin 82.2, Dallas Watson 84.0, James were two birthdays and one wedding an- Sheate 75.0, Corey Cudmore 86.1, Daniel niversary. The movie for July is Sunshine Flanagan 73.0, Mark Tait 60.0, Andrew on Leith a good musical which is on at 11 Tait 58.0, Lanelle McArthur 87.2, am on July 2. We had a resignation from Barbara Tarbotton and wish her well. 23rd June Steve McArthur 98.1, Savanna Natilie gave the Treasurer's report and McArthur 91.0, Heather Ross 90.1, Nick gave the members a breakdown of how Squires 91.0, Brian Hawksby 96.3, Hailey their subscription is spent. Sandy told us Beevor 93.5, Alex Watson 95.4, Shirley that the New Zealand Probus is coming Herridge 93.2, Graeme Wells 96.2, Ash- along very well and we will continue to ley Wells 100.6, Nick Stewart 97.2, Mur- support it. There is a lunch to be held at ray Cook 91.1, Bill Rankin 98.5, Nina Mc- the RSA for our August birthday meet- Kenzie 95.1, Bryan Hunter 95.5, Sarah ing. Instead of a mini speaker this month Clifford 96.5. several of our members from the R&R Line dancing group gave a demonstra- Nor'westers Muso's Club tion. The Queen's Birthday Party went off, For our main speaker Sharon Breakwell with local bands ' Glitch ' & 'Underpass ' from Wastebusters came and gave us going down a real treat. The two bands an inside view of how things are run and had heaps of energy and kept the dance what happens to all our unwanted goods floor busy. A big thanks to all band mem- that can be recycled. Wastebusters bers for the big effort they put in and started at the Ashburton District Council thanks to all the staff at The Devon Hotel. refuse centre 20 years ago and after los- The May Jam was a terrific day, with all ing the contract with them, they moved the usual suspects and more turning up along the street to their present site 4.5 for a great afternoon's entertainment. years ago. They went from 26 staff down First up was Eddie on guitar and vocals to four. They are a standalone company with Phil on bass. A tidy set with covers not funded by the local council so have from The Rolling Stones, Herbs, Doors, to make ways to fund themselves. By Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elmore James, and recycling cardboard and selling it, mak- Billy Idol. This was followed by three ing compost, gathering paper, plastic parts of Glitch, with Phil on bass/vocals, from the freezing works and 100 other Jesse on guitar/vocals and Zippy on businesses they have worked up a good drums/vocals and they powered through business. They also visit the schools some classic rock covers - with the educating children helping them to un- crowd highlight T Rex's 'Children of the derstand. Working with farms as well, as Revolution' with Phils amazing vocals new regulations stop people from burn- and facial expressions. ing rubbish. Sharon brought along sev- Two Crates were up next, with Rocky on eral items that are being made from re- vocals, Trem on guitar/vocals, Mark on cycled goods and surprised people with bass, Rob on the skins and the beauti- what is just being produced. She also ful vocals of Gemma up front on lead spoke about the Wheelie Bin project that vocals. Along with three great original is being discussed for the town at the songs, they also did covers. Next up was moment for recycling. Wilma thanked Aiden Anderson taking on the drums for Sharon for her time, and an educational insight to life at Wastebusters. The next Taranaki Daily News, New Plymouth Taranaki 28 Jun 2014, by Isobel Ewing
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BY THE NUMBERS: I’ve walked into facilities where you know something’s not right but you can’t get any Our dirty 80 50 proof of it, which is the PER CENT PER CENT most heart-breaking part. Meg McHugh OF ALLEGED ABUSERS OF ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE REGISTERED NURSE AND FORMER ARE FAMILY MEMBERS. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF CARE FACILITY AUDITOR THE VICTIM. little secret UP TO It’s a whole- of-community ABUSERS ARE problem, we can’t rely on 30 JUST AS LIKELY agencies alone. TO BE FEMALE PER CENT AS MALE. Jo Goodhew – abuse MINISTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF ABUSERS ARE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. It will be like domestic and sexual abuse, but it’s still of elderly TWO ONE in its infancy in terms of awareness and profile. New Zealand has a history of pride in the standard of THIRDS THIRD Elaine Mossop TUI ORA ELDER PROTECTION its social welfare system, but elder abuse is clearly SERVICE CO- ORDINATOR FOR being swept under the carpet. Isobel Ewing reports. OF ABUSED ELDERLY LIVE ALONE. TARANAKI lder abuse is gather- McHugh, who moved from the removed the woman immediately ARE WOMEN. ing attention as the United Kingdom five years ago, and we knew there was going to be country’s quiet crime, now works at Maida Vale retire- some retribution taken out on her. It’s a hugely and one aged care ment village in New Plymouth in ‘‘Our concern was that she PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL underreported Especialist says not an education role. would probably end up dead MATERIAL/FINANCIAL enough is happening She says the system in the UK, within weeks.’’ area, there’s that old- to prevent it. where complaints are processed Much of the time, abuse can’t be PHYSICAL school mentality of what Meg McHugh, a registered nurse and acted on, is more robust than proven and a care facility doesn’t NEGLECT want to put its neck on the line in with 12 years’ experience in aged here. SEXUAL goes on in the home stays care, including auditing roles, ‘‘In the UK they have laws that case it’s wrong – negative press 2% says New Zealand lags behind in protect the vulnerable person and means a drop in the occupancy in the home. its laws – something she was sur- look after the vulnerable person. they need to survive, she says. Detective Sergeant prised about in a country that ‘‘Whereas here it’s a bit airy- TYPES OF ABUSE: prides itself on its welfare systems. fairy.’’ www.taranakidailynews. David Beattie In Taranaki, 61 cases were This realisation came when NEW PLYMOUTH’S FAMILY VIOLENCE reported in the past 10 months and McHugh, working at a care facility COMMONLY SEVERAL TYPES OF CO-ORDINATOR it’s believed this doesn’t reflect the in Auckland, reported a case of ABUSE OCCUR TOGETHER true size of the issue because, abuse of an elderly woman by her nationally, only about 18 per cent family. of cases are reported. ‘‘As soon as Age Concern came (Confirmed Age Concern New Zealand McHugh who moved from the in and the family found out, they data for the last three years) BY THE NUMBERS: I’ve walked into facilities where you know something’s not right but you can’t get any 80 50 proof of it, which is the PER CENT PER CENT most heart-breaking part. Meg McHugh OF ALLEGED ABUSERS OF ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE REGISTERED NURSE AND FORMER ARE FAMILY MEMBERS. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF CARE FACILITY AUDITOR THE VICTIM. UP TO It’s a whole- of-community ABUSERS ARE problem, we can’t rely on 30 JUST AS LIKELY agencies alone. TO BE FEMALE PER CENT AS MALE. Jo Goodhew MINISTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
OF ABUSERS ARE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. It will be like domestic and sexual abuse, but it’s still in its infancy in terms of TWO ONE awareness and profile. BY THE NUMBERS: THIRDS I’ve walked intoTHIRD BY THE NUMBERS: facilities where I’ve walked into Elaine Mossop facilities where TUI ORA ELDER PROTECTION you know something’s not SERVICE CO- ORDINATOR FOR right but you can’t get anyyou know something’s not TARANAKI 80 50 OF ABUSED ELDERLY LIVE ALONE.right but you can’t get any AREproof WOMEN. of it, which is the PER CENT PER CENT80 50 proof of it, which is the most heart-breaking part. It’s a hugely PER CENT PER CENT most heart-breaking part. PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONALMeg McHugh underreported OF ALLEGED ABUSERS OF ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE MATERIAL/FINANCIALREGISTERED NURSE AND FORMER Meg McHugharea, there’s that old- ARE FAMILY MEMBERS. SONS ANDOF DAUGHTERS ALLEGED ABUSERS OF OF ALLEGED ABUSERSCARE ARE FACILITYPHYSICAL AUDITOR REGISTERED NURSEschool AND FORMER mentality of what THEARE VICTIM. FAMILY MEMBERS. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF NEGLECT CARE FACILITY AUDITOR THE VICTIM. goes on in the home stays SEXUAL 2 UP TO It’s a whole- % in the home. UP TO of-community It’s a whole- Taranaki Daily News, New Plymouth Taranaki Detective Sergeant ABUSERS ARE problem, we can’tTYPES rely on OF ABUSE:of-community 28 Jun 2014, by Isobel Ewing David Beattie JUST AS LIKELY problem, we can’t rely on 30 agenciesABUSERS alone. ARE NEW PLYMOUTH’S FAMILY VIOLENCE PMCA licensed copy. You may not TO BE FEMALE JUST AS LIKELYCOMMONLYagencies SEVERAL TYPES alone. OF further copy, reproduce, record, GeneralPER CENT News, page 1 - 1,301.00 cm² 30 Jo Goodhew CO-ORDINATOR AS MALE. retransmit, sell, publish, distribute, Provincial - circulation 31,000 (MTWTFS-) TO BE FEMALE ABUSE OCCUR TOGETHER share or store this information PER CENT MINISTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Jo Goodhew without the prior written consent of the AS MALE. Print Media Copyright Agency. Phone MINISTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS +64-4-4984487 or email OF ABUSERS ARE (Confirmed Age Concern New Zealand [email protected] for further BY THE NUMBERS: data for the last three years) I’ve walked into information. PRIMARYID 277918329 CAREGIVERS. OF ABUSERS ARE PAGE 2 of 4 It will be like PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. facilitiesIt will be where like domestic and you know something’s not back sexual abuse, but it’s still domestic and rightsexual but abuse, you can’t but get it’s any still 80 50 in its infancy in terms ofproof of it, which is the ‘‘I’ve walked into facilities TWO ONEPER CENTneeds to be wary of signsPER CENTof abuseawareness and profile. in its infancy in terms of where you know something’s not letting people know it was OK to most heart-breaking part. ask for help. TWOand report it. ONE awareness and profile. right but you can’t get any proof of THIRDS THIRD ‘‘It’s a whole-of-communityElaine Mossop it, which is the most heart- In Taranaki, cases of elder abuse Meg McHugh are referred by family, neighbours THIRDSproblem, we can’t rely onTHIRD agenciesTUI ORA ELDER PROTECTION Elaine Mossop breaking part,’’ she says. ‘‘You OF ALLEGED ABUSERSalone.’’ OF ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE REGISTERED NURSE AND FORMER don’t want to leave at the end of and social services to Tui Ora’s SERVICE CO- ORDINATOR FOR TUI ORA ELDER PROTECTION elder protection co-ordinatorARE FAMILY MEMBERS.The ‘‘ProtectSONS Your AND Future’’ DAUGHTERS cam- OF CARE FACILITY AUDITOR the day because you know some- paign urges New Zealanders to setTARANAKI SERVICE CO- ORDINATOR FOR thing bad’s going to happen.’’ OF ABUSEDElaine Mossop, ELDERLY the only personLIVE in ALONE. THE VICTIM. AREthe region WOMEN. specialising in the area.OF ABUSEDup ELDERLY an enduring powerLIVE of attorney ALONE. TARANAKI McHugh is quick to say Age (EPA), giving a person or people of Concern, the state-funded agency Mossop says she gets about four AREUP TO WOMEN. It’s a whole- calls a day regarding elder abuse their choice the rightIt’s to a make hugely that deals with elder abuse and decisions about their property, neglect nationwide, has its place and this is the tip of the iceberg – of-communityIt’s a hugely PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONALelder abuse is likely the country’s care and welfare if theyunderreported lose the but doesn’t have the clout to step ability to do so themselves.ABUSERS ARE problem, we can’t rely on in and stop abuse. mostMATERIAL/FINANCIAL under-reported crimePSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL be- area, there’s that old- underreported cause 80 per cent of the time it’s MATERIAL/FINANCIAL‘‘An EPA also offersJUSTAS protection LIKELY agencies alone. ‘‘They have no teeth.’’ PHYSICAL 30against financial abuse, which is area, there’s that old- committed by family members. schoolTO mentality BE FEMALE of what The UK’s protection service for NEGLECT reportedPHYSICAL to be the fastest-growing vulnerable adults has the auth- The complexity of the casesPER CENT goes onAS in MALE. the home staysJoschool Goodhew mentality of what means it’s oftenSEXUAL not2 as% easy as type ofNEGLECT elder abuse and neglect.’’ ority to step in, investigate a com- Goodhew says just 17 per cent of MINISTERgoes FORon inSENIOR the CITIZENS home stays plaint and prevent a person from simply removing someone; most of SEXUALin the2% home. Mossop’s time is spent offering ad- New Zealanders have an EPA, going back to the environment, OF ABUSERSworryingly ARE few given illness can in the home. she says. vice and education rather than Detective Sergeant steppingTYPES in to stop OF abuse. ABUSE:PRIMARY CAREGIVERS.strike anyone at any time. Elder abuse can take many But McHughDavid says that Beattie might not Detective Sergeant It will be like forms. Kevin Bromell, the owner Removal requires gaining a vic- TYPES OF ABUSE: tim’s consent, which they may not be the solution.NEW PLYMOUTH’S FAMILY VIOLENCEDavid Beattie domestic and of Mobility and More in Hawera, COMMONLY SEVERAL TYPES OF ‘‘Sometimes it’s the person with often finds himself caught in fam- give because they blame them- CO-ORDINATOR NEW PLYMOUTH’Ssexual FAMILY VIOLENCE abuse, but it’s still selves forABUSE the abuse, OCCUR depend TOGETHER on the COMMONLYenduring power SEVERAL of attorney TYPES OF who is ily disputes over whether an eld- the abuser.’’ CO-ORDINATOR erly relative should be spending abuser, or feel ashamed the abuser ABUSE OCCUR TOGETHER in its infancy in terms of $3000 on a mobility scooter. is a family member. TWO She saysONE most (Confirmed Age Concern New Zealand people in a care facility awareness and profile. Family members will say, ‘‘She Mossopdata says for the the last res- three years) doesn’t need that, she’s all right, ponsibility to report THIRDS(Confirmed Agealready Concern have NewTHIRD Zealand an EPA Elaine Mossop she can walk,’’ he says. abuse lies on the data forand the thoselast three who years) don’t may ‘‘There was one who said she’s shoulders of the whole need to stump up with as TUI ORA ELDER PROTECTION spending her funeral money.’’ community. ‘‘We can’t do much as $2000 to get one. SERVICE CO- ORDINATOR FOR Part of the Government cam- Bromell is often stuck deciding anything if we don’t knowOF ABUSED ELDERLY LIVE ALONE. TARANAKI whether a person still has ‘‘enough anything.’’ paign will be to get law firms marbles’’ to make decisions about Being the only specialist forARE an WOMEN.involved in giving discounts for their money – a task he’s not com- elder protection agency in the en- EPAs, with 175 firms already on fortable taking on. tire province, Mossop is stretched board. It’s a hugely ‘‘I’m not a doctor, I can’t tell. to the limit. PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONALRobyn Scott, chief executive at Age Concern New Zealand, says underreported ‘‘I don’t want to be the hard With the country’s ageing popu-MATERIAL/FINANCIAL salesman but I want to provide a lation, the government will need to getting victims to speak up about area, there’s that old- service that people want.’’ step up resourcing to meet the theirPHYSICAL experiences is impossible. school mentality of what He always involves the family in needs of such agencies as Tui Ora, SheNEGLECT says this is mostly because the decision but often an elderly she says. people don’t want to report their goes on in the home stays person will say their family’s ‘‘We need the funding to manage familiesSEXUAL so telling2% the story isn’t against the decision but they want the numbers we know we’re going often an option – even anony- in the home. a scooter anyway, leaving Bromell to get. mously. Detective Sergeant nervous he’ll be pinned as a slip- ‘‘Nothing suggests to me at this TYPESAbuse OF is wide-ranging ABUSE: and can pery salesman taking advantage of stage that there is strategic plan- be committed by family, care- David Beattie an old person. ning.’’ givers or predators with a NEW PLYMOUTH’S FAMILY VIOLENCE Detective Sergeant David Beat- Elder abuse is in its infancy in COMMONLYfinancial SEVERAL motive. TYPES OF In 2004, an elderly man in CO-ORDINATOR tie, New Plymouth’s family viol- terms of awareness and profile but ABUSE OCCUR TOGETHER ence co-ordinator, says a very it’s just as serious as domestic and Inglewood was killed by a gam- sexual abuse, she says. bling addict who befriended him small proportion of elder abuse Senior Citizens Minister Jo to access his life savings. happening in the community (Confirmed Age Concern New Zealand Goodhew says the Government One day he visited her to tell her comes over his desk. data for the last three years) recognises elder abuse as a serious to stop spending his money. ‘‘Its hugely under-reported to issue, and yesterday launched a She bludgeoned him with an police. There’s that old-school year-long campaign encouraging iron and left his body in the boot of mentality that what goes on in the people to protect their futures. his own car. home stays in the home.’’ There are 24 elder abuse centres In 2012, Lucinda Byrnes stole He says stopping elder abuse nationwide, with another two set $7740 from her parents to feed her meant shifting that mentality, and to open in Wairoa and Rotorua, drug habit, and last year Teresa but Goodhew says the public BY THE NUMBERS: I’ve walked into facilities where you know something’s not right but you can’t get any 80 50 proof of it, which is the PER CENT PER CENT most heart-breaking part. Meg McHugh OF ALLEGED ABUSERS OF ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE REGISTERED NURSE AND FORMER ARE FAMILY MEMBERS. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF CARE FACILITY AUDITOR THE VICTIM. UP TO It’s a whole- of-community ABUSERS ARE problem, we can’t rely on 30 JUST AS LIKELY agencies alone. TO BE FEMALE PER CENT AS MALE. Jo Goodhew MINISTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
OF ABUSERS ARE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. It will be like domestic and sexual abuse, but it’s still in its infancy in terms of TWO ONE awareness and profile. THIRDS THIRD Elaine Mossop TUI ORA ELDER PROTECTION SERVICE CO- ORDINATOR FOR OF ABUSED ELDERLY LIVE ALONE. TARANAKI ARE WOMEN. It’s a hugely PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL underreportedTaranaki Daily News, New Plymouth Taranaki MATERIAL/FINANCIAL area, there’s that28 old-Jun 2014, by Isobel Ewing PHYSICAL PMCA licensed copy. You may not school mentality of what NEGLECT further copy, reproduce, record, General News, page 1 - 1,301.00 cm² retransmit, sell, publish, distribute, goes on in the home stays SEXUAL 2%share or store this information Provincial - circulation 31,000 (MTWTFS-) without the prior written consent of the in the home. Print Media Copyright Agency. Phone +64-4-4984487 or email Detective Sergeant TYPES OF ABUSE:[email protected] for further information. David Beattie ID 277918329 PAGE 3 of 4 NEW PLYMOUTH’S FAMILY VIOLENCE COMMONLY SEVERAL TYPESback OF CO-ORDINATOR ABUSE OCCUR TOGETHER
Bowles, in her 50s, was jailed for (Confirmed Age Concern New Zealand stealing more than $20,000 from data for the last three years) the 84-year-old uncle who had cared for her as his daughter. These cases make the headlines for their extremeness or con- nection with large sums of money, but elder abuse happens more subtly in thousands of New Zea- land homes, unreported and unnoticed because, most of the time, it’s not even recognised as such. The Citizens Advice Bureau defines elder abuse as behaviour that causes harm or distress to an older person, by someone who they could reasonably be expected to trust. It can be a one-time incident or something which occurs repeat- edly over time. Mossop says abuse can stem from children’s sense of entitlement – that whatever mum and dad have will pass to them eventually, so why not borrow from them now. ‘‘And there’s that sense of expec- tation that mum and dad will bail me out.’’ When adult children ask their parents for a loan, the parents should document it legally, she says. ‘‘Keeping things transparent is essential.’’ Taranaki Daily News, New Plymouth Taranaki 28 Jun 2014, by Isobel Ewing
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BY THE NUMBERS: I’ve walked into facilities where you know something’s not right but you can’t get any 80 50 proof of it, which is the PER CENT PER CENT most heart-breaking part. Meg McHugh OF ALLEGED ABUSERS OF ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE REGISTERED NURSE AND FORMER ARE FAMILY MEMBERS. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF CARE FACILITY AUDITOR THE VICTIM. UP TO It’s a whole- of-community ABUSERS ARE problem, we can’t rely on 30 JUST AS LIKELY agencies alone. TO BE FEMALE PER CENT AS MALE. Jo Goodhew MINISTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
OF ABUSERS ARE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. It will be like domestic and sexual abuse, but it’s still in its infancy in terms of TWO ONE awareness and profile.profi le. THIRDS THIRD Elaine Mossop TUI ORA ELDER PROTECTION SERVICE CO- ORDINATOR FOR OF ABUSED ELDERLY LIVE ALONE. TARANAKI ARE WOMEN. It’s a hugely PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL 75% underreported MATERIAL/FINANCIAL 50% area, there’s that old- PHYSICAL 15-20% school mentality of what NEGLECT 10-15% goes on in the home stays SEXUAL 2% in the home. TYPES OF ABUSE: Detective Sergeant David Beattie NEW PLYMOUTH’S FAMILY VIOLENCE COMMONLY SEVERAL TYPES OF CO-ORDINATOR ABUSE OCCUR TOGETHER
(Confirmed(Confi rmed Age Concern New Zealand data for the last three years)