Age Concern New Zealand (ACNZ)

Age Concern New Zealand is a charity dedicated to people over 65, their friends, and whanau.

They promote dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs.

They are active and vocal on relevant issues and work to ensure older people stay connected with their family, friends and community.

Mission:
• Age Concern promotes wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people.
• Work on the rights and well -being of the elderly.

Vision:
• Older people live a valued life in an inclusive society.
• It is a society where kaumatua are considered, valued, supported and empowered.

Values:
The work of Age Concern New Zealand is based on these values, with special reference to older people, koroua and kuia.
• Dignity - To respect the dignity and uniqueness of every person as an individual and as a valuable member of society.
• Well being - To ensure that older people are given the opportunities to achieve physical comfort, engage in satisfying activities and personal development, and to feel valued and supported.
• Equity - To ensure that older people have an equal opportunity to achieve wellbeing by directing resources to help those disadvantaged or in greatest need.
• Cultural respect - To respect the values and social structures of Māori and people of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating respect by working together to gain mutual understanding.