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18 May, 2012

SuperGold Card businesses to double

Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew today announced a new goal to double the number of businesses in the SuperGold scheme to 3,000 by the end of 2014.

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5 May, 2012

Better home and community services for older people

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says the Government’s serious about improving the health care which older people receive at home and in the community.

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3 May, 2012

Address to Grey Power New Zealand AGM

Thank you for inviting me to dine with you and to speak this evening, it is a pleasure to be back with you on the mainland.

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27 March, 2012

Address to Age Concern New Zealand conference

Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge your National President, Liz Baxendine and Chief Executive, Ann Martin. I met with Liz and Ann recently and was impressed with how passionate they both are about the work that you do. I know that the services that Age Concern provides are hugely helpful to older people, so I was glad to be able to tell Liz and Ann that I will give my full support to all that your organisation does.

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