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The Bank Charge That Appears Only When You Travel
You buy a coffee overseas, tap your bank card, and carry on with your day. Later, you notice the transaction…
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The Travel Document You May Need Beyond Your Passport
Your passport is valid, your flights are booked, and your accommodation is sorted. It feels as though everything is ready…
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The Phone Feature That Can Help You Hear Conversations
A phone conversation from a busy café can be surprisingly difficult to follow. There is clattering crockery, people talking nearby,…
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When Food Suddenly Tastes Too Salty
A soup you have made for years suddenly tastes overwhelmingly salty. Your usual sandwich seems almost inedible, even though nobody…
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Travelling or moving overseas on NZ Super
A long trip to see the grandkids in Brisbane, a winter in Rarotonga or a move to be near family…
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The Residential Care Subsidy, the asset test and gifting to family
Most families start asking about the Residential Care Subsidy in a hurry, when a parent or partner suddenly needs a…
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Raising your grandchildren: the support you can get in New Zealand
Most grandparents expect to babysit. Some find themselves raising a grandchild full time. If that's you, you're far from alone,…
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Communication Habits That Keep Older Couples Close
Growing older together brings many rewards, but it also changes the way couples talk, listen and share daily life. Retirement,…
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Tips for Writing Your Own Love Letter
Tips for Writing Your Own Love LetterWhether you are writing to a long-time partner, a new companion or a dear…
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Love Letters Never Go Out of Style
In a world of instant messages and emojis, a handwritten love letter still feels like a rare treasure. For many…
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Many Ways to Show Affection as We Age
Affection does not fade with the years. It simply changes shape. For many New Zealand seniors, showing love looks different than it once did, and that is perfectly natural. Whether…
Caring for a Loved One Without Losing Yourself
Caring for a spouse, sibling or friend is an act of love, and many older New Zealanders take it on…
Have you been a victim of economic abuse?
It rarely looks like the abuse people picture. There are no bruises, no raised voices caught by a neighbour, nothing…
The Joy of Karaoke with Friends
Few things lift the spirits quite like a good sing-along. For many Kiwis in their later years, karaoke with friends…
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Is It Too Late to Change My Sleep Schedule?
If you have spent decades going to bed at the same time, you might wonder whether your sleep schedule is…
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The Retirement Blues Are Real (and Here’s What Helps)
You waited years for this moment. The alarm clock is gone, the work emails have stopped, and the days are…
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Counselling vs Medication: Deciding What’s Right for You
Feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed can happen at any age, and many Kiwis in their later years wonder where to…
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The Bank Charge That Appears Only When You Travel
You buy a coffee overseas, tap your bank card, and carry on with your day. Later, you notice the transaction…
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Travelling or moving overseas on NZ Super
A long trip to see the grandkids in Brisbane, a winter in Rarotonga or a move to be near family…
finance
The Residential Care Subsidy, the asset test and gifting to family
Most families start asking about the Residential Care Subsidy in a hurry, when a parent or partner suddenly needs a…
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The Retirement Village Fee That Can Reduce Your Refund
Moving into a retirement village can offer companionship, convenient services, and reassurance about the years ahead. But before committing a…
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How NZ Seniors Can Save Money on TV and Streaming Bills
Between a TV package and a few streaming subscriptions, entertainment costs can quietly add up. The good news is that…
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Where to Cut Costs in Retirement (and Where Not To)
Cost cutting in retirement is not about living with less joy. It is about making your savings and NZ Super…
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Setting Up a Comfortable TV Room
A comfortable tv room can become the heart of your home, a place to enjoy favourite shows, catch the rugby,…
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The Dustiest Spots in Your Home and How to Tackle Them
Dust is more than a nuisance. For many older New Zealanders, it can aggravate allergies and breathing difficulties, and it…
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Microfibre vs Cotton Cloths: Which Really Works Best?
Keeping a home clean should not feel like hard work. Yet the humble cleaning cloth often gets overlooked, even though…
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Photo Scams Seniors Should Watch Out For
A photo scam can catch out anyone, but older New Zealanders are often targeted because scammers expect them to be…
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Your Right to Make Your Own Decisions as You Age
Growing older does not mean giving up control of your life. In New Zealand, every adult has the right to…
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Your Rights in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility
Moving into a rest home, hospital level care or assisted living facility is a big step for you or someone…
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Things to Consider Before Naming Your Heirs
Deciding who will inherit your estate is deeply personal, and many New Zealand seniors put it off. Thinking it through…
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Where to Cut Costs in Retirement (and Where Not To)
Cost cutting in retirement is not about living with less joy. It is about making your savings and NZ Super…
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The Bank Charge That Appears Only When You Travel
You buy a coffee overseas, tap your bank card, and carry on with your day. Later, you notice the transaction…
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The Travel Document You May Need Beyond Your Passport
Your passport is valid, your flights are booked, and your accommodation is sorted. It feels as though everything is ready…
Travel
The Power Bank Rule to Know Before Flying
A power bank can be a traveller's best friend. It keeps your phone running through long flights, helps you access…
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The Hidden Cost of Booking a Holiday Apartment
A holiday apartment can offer more space, a kitchen, and the freedom to settle into a neighbourhood rather than eat…
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The Bank Charge That Appears Only When You Travel
You buy a coffee overseas, tap your bank card, and carry on with your day. Later, you notice the transaction…
Travel
The Travel Document You May Need Beyond Your Passport
Your passport is valid, your flights are booked, and your accommodation is sorted. It feels as though everything is ready…
Technology
The Phone Feature That Can Help You Hear Conversations
A phone conversation from a busy café can be surprisingly difficult to follow. There is clattering crockery, people talking nearby,…
Health
When Food Suddenly Tastes Too Salty
A soup you have made for years suddenly tastes overwhelmingly salty. Your usual sandwich seems almost inedible, even though nobody…
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Communication Habits That Keep Older Couples Close
Growing older together brings many rewards, but it also changes the way couples talk, listen and share daily life. Retirement,…
Relationships
Tips for Writing Your Own Love Letter
Tips for Writing Your Own Love LetterWhether you are writing to a long-time partner, a new companion or a dear…
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Raising your grandchildren: the support you can get in New Zealand
Most grandparents expect to babysit. Some find themselves raising a grandchild full time. If that's you, you're far from alone,…
Family
Things to Consider Before Naming Your Heirs
Deciding who will inherit your estate is deeply personal, and many New Zealand seniors put it off. Thinking it through…
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The Phone Feature That Can Help You Hear Conversations
A phone conversation from a busy café can be surprisingly difficult to follow. There is clattering crockery, people talking nearby,…
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The Power Bank Rule to Know Before Flying
A power bank can be a traveller's best friend. It keeps your phone running through long flights, helps you access…
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