Housing security for older people must be on the local election agenda
Denise Cosgrove, CEO of The Selwyn Foundation and Chair of the Aotearoa New Zealand National Forum for the Decade of Healthy Ageing/He Oranga ...
From growing numbers to growing solutions – what's your plan to deal with dementia in NZ?
Alarming research shows three New Zealanders develop dementia mate wareware every hour and this is only set to get worse!
If we don’t act urgently, it risks overwhelming our health and aged care systems – and the impact on whānau, communities and the economy will be huge.
We’re asking health spokespeople for each political party ‘what’s your plan?’ to deal with the urgent health challenges facing Aotearoa New Zealand in the lead up to the 2026 General Election.
📅 When: Tuesday 1 September
🕕 Time: 6pm to 7pm (doors open from 5pm)
📍 Where: National Library, Wellington and online
Grab a front row seat and put the politicians in the hot seat for an hour of lively debate and the chance to ask your own burning questions.
You can check for updates about this event HERE
Save the date for our 2026 Conference
We’re excited to share our 2026 conference is officially in the works – and the dates are locked in!
Grounded in lived experience, the event will bring together leading voices from across the sector to share ideas, spark conversations, and help shape a better future for people and their whānau living with dementia mate wareware.
📅 When: Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 September
📍 Where: Grand Millennium, Auckland and online
Marking World Alzheimers Month, this event will also be a timely lead up to the 2026 General Election and an opportunity for you to join us as we celebrate our 40th birthday – making it a powerful moment for connection, learning, and impact.
There’ll be something for everyone, from researchers and decision-makers to clinicians, community service providers and people with lived experience.
Check for updates about this event HERE.
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