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French Bistro Chicken with Bacon, Tarragon and Crème Fraîche

05 Oct, 2026

This base recipe came from Dish and I’ve very slightly tweaked it. It is a classic French recipe I’ve been cooking for years, I never tire of it. A bowl of super creamy mashed potatoes and cooked green beans and or broccolini are the perfect accompaniments. Easy to cook, “smells” amazing while cooking, yummy to eat and “good enough” to serve to friends as a dinner party main dish Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1...

Live, work, study: Why 80 is the new 65 for some Kiwis in their retirement years

29 Sep, 2026

Jane Phare Senior Journalist·NZ Herald· Turning 65 used to be synonymous with retirement. Yet, for many Kiwis, the satisfaction, financial security and identity of a job mean they’re working decades past the arbitrary age, writes Jane Phare. You could say Sir Richard Faull is getting on a bit. The eminent neuroscientist turns 81 next month, yet he has no plans to stop researching the...

Seniors@work PRESS RELEASE | 11 AUGUST 2026

12 Aug, 2026

PRESS RELEASE | 11 AUGUST 2026 Making Experience Count: Seniors@work Celebrates Seven Years Championing Mature Workers As New Zealand grapples with unemployment reaching its highest level in more than a decade, Seniors@work is marking seven years by urging employers not to overlook one of the country's greatest workforce strengths – experienced workers aged 50 and over. Since launching in 2019, Seniors@work has...

Freddie’s pork bun cha with mango salad and vermicelli

20 Sep, 2025

This is a fantastic recipe, suitable 365 days every year! The original to her credit is from Nadia Lim. Freddie and I have adapted, tweaked it a bit. The mango and raw bok choy salad is fresh, light, crunchy and zesty with a sweet, sour and salty nuoc cham dressing. Oh, and by the way, Freddie (Eliza) is a “she” who is actually engaged to our son, Macca! Fresh is exactly the correct adjective to describe this dish. Yes, lots of...

It’s going to get better

06 Sep, 2025

September 5, 2025 by Sharon Fowler “It’s going to get better,” is the message a pioneering former managing director has for job seekers over 50. Despite a tough economic climate and many mature workers needing jobs to pay bills and mortgages, Seniors@work Founder Ian Fraser remains optimistic. “My advice to older workers is to be patient, positive, resilient and thoroughly prepared.” In 2019, Aucklander Ian (73) set up a...

How Multigenerational Workforces Strengthen Small Businesses

31 May, 2025

In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon to see a Gen Z new hire working alongside a Baby Boomer with 30 years of experience. For small businesses, this age diversity isn’t just interesting; it’s a real strategic advantage. A multigenerational workforce brings broader perspectives, stronger problem-solving, and a deeper bench of skills. But it also requires thoughtful leadership to get it right. In this blog, we’ll explore how small...

How to elevate midcareer workers’ potential

02 May, 2025

In this age of AI, here are three ways to ensure workers 45 and older are considered and upskilled. [Photo: Getty Images] BY Carrie Varoquiers and Mona Mourshed Two powerful forces are dramatically reshaping the current world of work—artificial intelligence and an aging workforce. While we can see that the way we work is changing, we need to move quickly to effectively cope with both. Currently, AI,...

Why hiring older workers can benefit your business

10 Mar, 2025

Employers who focus on recruiting younger job applicants risk overlooking the potential of older candidates who can bring a wealth of working experience and skills to their business. An 'older worker' typically refers to someone in employment who is age 50 or older . As of 2020, there were 9.3 million older workers in the UK , between the ages of 50 and 64 – a significant portion of the working population. Unsurprisingly, the...

Moo’s yummy beef rissoles with “Italian” tomato sauce

09 Mar, 2025

This recipe comes from my mate Moo (well actually he’s a “rellie”). He’s served them twice when I’ve been around and both times for 12 plus guests, so the recipe can be bulked up, easy to cook for good numbers and any leftover mince mixture can be frozen, which are all pluses This is no gourmet dish, nor is it meant to be – it is a simple but very tasty rissole recipe and can simply be part of a range of dishes served as part of a BBQ...

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

30 Jan, 2025

This Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken recipe is made with the best citrusy lemongrass marinade and can be cooked on a BBQ plate, grill or in a pan. You could also make chicken kebabs with this recipe Lemongrass, with its tangy, lemony, minty, slightly gingery flavour, is the starring ingredient here and somehow transforms a simple garlic-soy marinade into one that tastes fabulously fresh and light. And once it’s paired with lightly charred...

Seniors@work in 2025 - what's new and why

20 Jan, 2025

Happy New Year and trust that you enjoyed a really good break over the festive season with family and friends 2025 promises to be a significant year for Seniors@work with new "products", new resource and tools for our job seekers in addition to what is already available in our WORK READINESS INFO PACK and now....nearly 6500 registered job seekers, between 50-120,000 people each month checking into our Facebook page for new listings and...

Grey wave of Kiwis working past conventional age of retirement

05 Jan, 2025

Many Kiwis working past usual retirement age for both financial and wellbeing reasons By Kate MacNamara Business Journalist·NZ Herald· 2 Jan, 2025 Sir Brian Roche took up the reins at the Public Service Commission in November, aged 69. Photo / Marty Melville Sir Brian Roche celebrated his 69th birthday as he negotiated his return to full-time employment as head of the core of New...

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