# aged care (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover aged care. Page: Feed: --- ## [Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/22/fleeing-driver-in-palmerston-north-leaves-officer-in-critical-condition/) _2026-08-21 · admin · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ A police officer is in a critical condition after being hit by a fleeing driver in Palmerston North overnight. Superintendent Dion Bennett said the driver \[...\] ## [Health system in crisis because of National’s choices – Labour](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/health-system-in-crisis-because-of-nationals-choices-labour/) _2026-08-21 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ National has spent the last two years pretending they’ve hired thousands of new nurses but yesterday, they admitted the real... ## [National bungles Winter Energy Payments – Labour](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/national-bungles-winter-energy-payments-labour/) _2026-08-21 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ Christopher Luxon should apologise to the 15,000 New Zealanders whose Winter Energy Payment stopped because of changes National rushed under... ## [Racing industry takes step towards reform](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/racing-industry-takes-step-towards-reform/) _2026-08-21 · Tim Hunter · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ ‘Establishment board’ created by TAB NZ and racing codes will develop options to arrest decline. ## [Attempted railway copper theft lands man in court](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/20/attempted-railway-copper-theft-lands-man-in-court/) _2026-08-20 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ A 54-year-old man has been arrested after attempting to steal copper cable from the rail corridor, damaging the safety signals system. At about 4am on \[...\] ## [Ngā Manu awarded $197,685 for endangered skink programme](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/20/nga-manu-awarded-197685-for-endangered-skink-programme/) _2026-08-20 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae has been awarded $197,685 to upgrade enclosures used in the captive breeding and management of the nationally endangered Whitaker’s \[...\] ## [PharmaZen sold to Aroma NZ as a ‘natural fit’](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/natural-fit-pharmazen-sold-to-aroma-nz/) _2026-08-19 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ BNZ appointed receivers to PharmaZen, which trades as Waitaki Biosciences, in March. ## ['Marketing shame': What experts think about whole-body deodorants](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/what-are-whole-body-deodorants-for-sweat/107049218) _2026-08-18 · Amy Sheehan · Lifestyle_ Experts say the products are a "new trend" being advertised at supermarkets and on social media. ## [SFO alleges former Kapiti council manager and associates fraudulently obtained more than $12million](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/18/sfo-alleges-former-kapiti-council-manager-and-associates-fraudulently-obtained-more-than-12million/) _2026-08-18 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against a former Kāpiti council manager and two associates alleging they deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued \[...\] ## [Grey Power welcomes aged care reform plan but warns against shifting costs to older New Zealanders](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/18/grey-power-welcomes-aged-care-reform-plan-but-warns-against-shifting-costs-to-older-new-zealanders/) _2026-08-18 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Grey Power New Zealand has welcomed the Ministerial Advisory Group’s report on aged care, saying it provides an important opportunity to build a system that \[...\] ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5uobzu4fbLqQ) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [The taboo experience of motherhood regret](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/the-taboo-experience-of-motherhood-regret/107004982) _2026-08-18 · Kellie Scott, Elsa Silberstein, and Sarah Mashman · Lifestyle_ Many parents have moments where they miss their life pre-kids. But what's it like when that feeling isn't fleeting? And how does it feel to carry something, that if said out loud, comes at a significant social cost? ## [How to clear a big credit card debt](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/how-to-pay-off-a-credit-card-debt/107004086) _2026-08-17 · Tegan Osborne · Lifestyle_ As the cost of living continues to rise, what steps can you take if your credit card is starting to feel like a problem? ## [Aged Care Report Step In Right Direction, But Reform Must Fix Pay Equity For Care Workers – PSA](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/aged-care-report-step-in-right-direction-but-reform-must-fix-pay-equity-for-care-workers-psa/) _2026-08-17 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ Today’s Ministerial Advisory Group report on aged care will only deliver the system older New Zealanders need if it comes... ## [Long-Term Investment In Aged Care Can’t Wait – Delaying It Will Only Increase The Cost – Green](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/long-term-investment-in-aged-care-cant-wait-delaying-it-will-only-increase-the-cost-green/) _2026-08-17 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ The Green Party welcomes the release of “A place to grow old: Securing the future of aged care” report and... ## [Aged care shake-up would boost provider funding](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/aged-care-shake-up-would-boost-provider-funding/) _2026-08-17 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ A ministerial advisory group on aged care has published its recommendations on funding for the sector. ## [Four delicious and easy noodle dishes to mix up your weeknights](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/four-delicious-and-easy-noodle-recipes/107027744) _2026-08-17 · Jo Joyce · Lifestyle_ Noodles are a budget-friendly, filling and versatile base for meals. We've got four easy recipes that make the most of them, to add to your weeknight rotation. ## [New book reveals workplace woes for senior women](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/new-book-reveals-workplace-woes-for-senior-women/) _2026-08-17 · Karyn Scherer · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ After years of progress, things are now getting worse for women who aspire to leadership roles, says author. ## [Wellington is the campus for Victoria University Open Day](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/17/wellington-is-the-campus-for-victoria-university-open-day/) _2026-08-16 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Wellington is the campus for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and the institution is inviting the next generation to come and experience Open Day \[...\] ## [The five-year retirement plan that isn't about money](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/advice-early-planning-for-retirement/106997838) _2026-08-16 · Amy Sheehan · Lifestyle_ Most of us have considered the financial side of retirement, but there are other aspects that are important and should start sooner than you might think. ## [Security Council: Escalating Attacks Threaten Peace In Yemen – UN News](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/security-council-escalating-attacks-threaten-peace-in-yemen-un-news/) _2026-08-16 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ What you need to know The Houthis took de facto control of Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, in 2014, with the UN... ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ak6N3mRw0KT8) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [ACT Wants Public Service To Be A Bad Employer, Exposing The Real Agenda Behind Its ‘Reset’ – PSA](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/act-wants-public-service-to-be-a-bad-employer-exposing-the-real-agenda-behind-its-reset-psa/) _2026-08-16 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ ACT coming after requirements for the public service to be a good employer says everything about the party’s real agenda,... ## [Stop-go traffic planned on SH59 at Paekākāriki](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/16/stop-go-traffic-planned-on-sh59-at-paekakariki/) _2026-08-16 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Drivers through Paekākāriki can expect daytime delays next week as tree removal work continues along State Highway 59. Stop-go traffic controls will operate in both \[...\] ## [Election candidate debates set for new Kapiti Electorate](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/16/election-candidate-debates-set-for-new-kapiti-electorate/) _2026-08-16 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Sam Somers, frontman for ‘It’s in the Ballot’ confirms the popular political show will be covering 17 Electorates with In-Studio ‘It’s in the Ballot’ shows \[...\] ## [Astrid and Andrew are each other's biggest critics. It's what fuels their love](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/astrid-lorange-andrew-brooks-writing-own-love-story/107039766) _2026-08-16 · Lifestyle_ For many of us, making love work requires balancing work and life. For Astrid Lorange and Andrew Brooks their love, life and work are inextricably intertwined. ## [Waiting](https://phonakins.com/2026/08/16/waiting/) _2026-08-15 · phonakins · phonakins_ Currently waiting for my new washing machine to arrive. But that’s cool, apparently we’re the next delivery and since they gave us a 3 hour window it’s been pretty easy for a Sunday morning. Waiting for mum to get an aged care bed. Waiting for her to move to a different hospital to wait for … Continue reading "Waiting" ## [Afghanistan: One In 10 Children Acutely Malnourished As Plummeting Funding Closes Nearly 600 Health Facilities – Save the Children](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/afghanistan-one-in-10-children-acutely-malnourished-as-plummeting-funding-closes-nearly-600-health-facilities-save-the-children/) _2026-08-15 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ The number of acutely malnourished children in Afghanistan is increasing with nearly one in 10 children under five suffering from... ## [Thousands Of NZers Demand ‘Hands Off Conservation Land’ In Nationwide Day Of Action – Greenpeace](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/thousands-of-nzers-demand-hands-off-conservation-land-in-nationwide-day-of-action-greenpeace/) _2026-08-15 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ Thousands of people across Aotearoa have taken part in a nationwide day of action today, calling on the Coalition Government... ## [Negotiating challenging conversations](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/15/negotiating-challenging-conversations/) _2026-08-15 · admin · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ The Kāpiti Business Chamber, in partnership with Star People HR & Recruitment and Business Kāpiti, are delivering a free workshop to help business managers and \[...\] ## [New Russia Sanctions Expose Double Standard Towards Israel – Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/new-russia-sanctions-expose-double-standard-towards-israel-palestine-solidarity-network-aotearoa/) _2026-08-14 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ PSNA is urging the government to ‘even-up’ its foreign policy going into the November election. PSNA is responding to Foreign... ## [National need to end LNG obsession – Labour](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/national-need-to-end-lng-obsession-labour/) _2026-08-14 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ The Government should not sign off its proposed LNG import terminal before New Zealanders have their say at the election.... ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rrCvXNx1kOvu) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [National remembers the South Island exists – Labour](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/national-remembers-the-south-island-exists-labour/) _2026-08-14 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ National has spent nearly three years neglecting the South Island. Now with an election looming, it’s frantically dusting off some... ## [Tata a starter for Darts Masters](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/14/tata-a-starter-for-darts-masters/) _2026-08-14 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Wainuiomata darting sensation Jonny Tata along with internationally ranked Ben Robb will contest the NZ Darts Masters, starting in Auckland on Friday night, up against \[...\] ## [Stop Data Centres NZ Mobilises As Hyperscale Plans Spread – New Taranaki Group Forms – Stop Data Centres NZ](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/stop-data-centres-nz-mobilises-as-hyperscale-plans-spread-new-taranaki-group-forms-stop-data-centres-nz/) _2026-08-13 · The Daily Blog · Raw News – The Daily Blog_ Communities across New Zealand are organising against the rapid expansion of hyperscale data centres, with a protest taking place and... ## [DB Breweries boss draws ‘line in sand’ as loss sinks to $33.9m](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/db-breweries-boss-draws-line-in-sand-as-loss-sinks-to-33-9m/) _2026-08-13 · Kate McVicar · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ The brewery group also restated its 2024 accounts after finding errors in its asset values and liabilities. ## [Construction industry mourns ‘exceptional listener’ Penk’s exit](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/construction-industry-mourns-exceptional-listener-penks-exit/) _2026-08-13 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Chris Penk was stripped of all his government portfolios by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday. ## [High demand for emergency ambulance services](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/13/high-demand-for-emergency-ambulance-services/) _2026-08-13 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Hato Hone St John continues to experience high demand for its emergency ambulance service, with 111 call volumes yesterday just under last Monday’s record. On \[...\] ## [Suncorp NZ profit weaker amid more severe weather](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/suncorp-profit-result-weaker-amid-more-severe-weather/) _2026-08-12 · NBR Staff · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ The Vero and AA insurer’s profit was down to $316m in the year to June. ## [Insurance industry renews call for tax cuts on health schemes](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/insurance-industry-renews-call-for-tax-cuts-on-group-schemes/) _2026-08-12 · Simon Shepherd · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Research commissioned by the Financial Services Council says it could lead to a $198 million economic boost. ## [Fresh employment investigation into FMA boss Barrass launched](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/fresh-employment-investigation-into-fma-boss-barrass-launched/) _2026-08-12 · Hamish McNicol · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Paul Wicks, KC, has been appointed to investigate ‘undisclosed matters’, staff told yesterday. ## [Les Mills International names Jason Paris as new CEO](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/les-mills-international-names-jason-paris-as-new-ceo/) _2026-08-12 · NBR Staff · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Outgoing One NZ CEO takes over from Phillip Mills not long after his founding father's death. ## [Playmaker Labs subsidiary in the gun](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/another-dowell-company-in-the-gun/) _2026-08-12 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ My Action Sport is being chased over a $400,000 taxpayer-funded loan. ## [Sweet vermicelli pudding with apricot compote](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/sweet-vermicelli-pudding/106916918) _2026-08-10 · Annabel Crabb · Lifestyle_ Traditionally eaten in the morning in Eid, this Pakistani dish also makes an utterly delicious dessert. ## [Six Months. 44 Years.](https://phonakins.com/2026/07/27/six-months-44-years/) _2026-07-26 · phonakins · phonakins_ Mum had her first stroke six months ago tomorrow. She’s been between John hunter Hospital and the Rankin Park Rehab Centre since. We’re at the stage of looking for nursing home placements. First reluctantly now more urgently. Mum’s waiting on the manual wheelchair from Enable NSW that the OT scripted as she can no longer … Continue reading "Six Months. 44 Years." ## [Frog Ponds Rock](https://phonakins.com/2026/06/09/frog-ponds-rock/) _2026-06-09 · phonakins · phonakins_ Remembering Kim Foale Ahh the Golden days of mummy blogging – or whatever it was us peripherical misfit non-mummy bloggers were doing at the times. Whatever it was it really was about the friends we made along the way, and one of them was Kim of Frog Ponds Rock, kinda a mummy figure to many … Continue reading "Frog Ponds Rock" ## [WelfareMaxxing this Budget](https://phonakins.com/2026/05/12/welfaremaxxing-this-budget/) _2026-05-12 · phonakins · phonakins_ So, it’s Federal Budget Day, and while the government tried to ease us into their cutting of the NDIS and there being little offered directly to the poorest to help their situation, there’s a few little interesting nuggets that tell you a lot about the government of the day. One is the news that the … Continue reading "WelfareMaxxing this Budget" ## [Budget asks and existential dread](https://phonakins.com/2026/04/21/budget-asks-and-existential-dread/) _2026-04-20 · phonakins · phonakins_ Feeling a bit like Tweek from the 2016 South Park where President Garrison is threatening North Korea and cupcakes don’t solve the problem but I’m here making cupcakes (or muffins or whatever I throw together) feeding myself, feeding others and just trying to get through the days and weeks. So, the Treasurer says the budget … Continue reading "Budget asks and existential dread" ## [It’s just a lot](https://phonakins.com/2026/04/09/its-just-a-lot/) _2026-04-09 · phonakins · phonakins_ It’s just a lot. The change in seasons, times. Everything going on in the world, existential dread, needing to keep going with everything in the meantime, needing to keep daily habits. Taking meds, making and eating meals. Looking out for others. Looking out for myself. Trying not to take on what’s not mine to stress … Continue reading "It’s just a lot" ## [We are saved we have banana muffins](https://phonakins.com/2026/03/24/we-are-saved-we-have-banana-muffins/) _2026-03-24 · phonakins · phonakins_ I rarely make cakes or banana bread, and generally make muffins since they’re easier to judge if they’re cooked, already portioned and yeah, just easier. Today I made Banana Muffins since I got a lot of bananas free yesterday. I was going to put some coconut in, but I couldn’t find a hammer, so that … Continue reading "We are saved we have banana muffins" ## [When all you have is a hammer…](https://phonakins.com/2026/03/17/when-all-you-have-is-a-hammer/) _2026-03-17 · phonakins · phonakins_ the unemployment will continue until morale improves — Antipoverty Centre (@antipovertycentre.org) 2026-03-17T03:52:52.112Z Obviously not an economist, but I can’t see how pushing up the amount people with home loans have to allocate to that, while petrol is also up, isn’t just gonna lead to a severe drop in spending. Food prices and prices on other … Continue reading "When all you have is a… ## [Indexation is not an increase, especially if we’re looking at petrol and other hikes due to war](https://phonakins.com/2026/03/10/indexation-is-not-an-increase-especially-if-were-looking-at-petrol-and-other-hikes-due-to-war/) _2026-03-10 · phonakins · phonakins_ Indexation amounts were released last week, and I’ll personally be getting $10.25 more a week in my DSP and rent assistance. See all the details in the tables here. As always, they start accumulating from March 20, so no one sees the full increase pain into their account until at least April, and not til … Continue reading "Indexation is not an increase, especially if we’re looking at petrol and…