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For further information on the topics covered in this chapter, refer to the list of other resources below.
Contact: Age Concern New Zealand, phone (04) 801 9338, website: www.ageconcern.org.nz, email: resources@ageconcern.org.nz.
Provides a range of resources on aspects of life for older people, including:
Planning your future with the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act and enduring powers of attorney
Format: booklet; Date: 2002; Cost: $5
Provides information about the way people can manage their affairs through the use of enduring powers of attorney and what happens if a person loses capacity and has not made these arrangements.
Format: pamphlet; Date: unknown; Cost: free
An introduction to enduring power of attorney, including an explanation of key terms and a checklist of useful questions.
Enduring Power of Attorney
Format: resource kit; Date: 2003; Cost: $89.95
A comprehensive training kit on enduring power of attorney available for community service providers and professionals. Includes delivery plans, case studies, video, CD-ROM and information resources.
Format: video; Date: 1998; Cost: $39.95 (also available to borrow)
A video explaining the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.
The video brings to life the real issues and options for a person to consider in planning for their future.
Format: booklet; website, Date: 2004; Cost: free; Order code: Courts 044.
Contact: Ministry of Justice, website: www.justice.govt.nz/family. Booklet can be accessed online, or hardcopies are available at a Family Court or by ordering from CommArts, PO Box 2923, Wellington 6140,
phone 0800 151-638, fax 0800 266-627.
Information on the protection of personal and property rights.
Note: Additional resources can also be searched for on LawAccess www.lawaccess.lsa.govt.nz, an online catalogue of law-related information and resources.