“We’re delighted our board members Teresa Wall (who is Co-Chair) and Alister Robertson have been appointed to the group,” says Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall.

“Congratulations to Makarena Dudley for being appointed as the other Co-Chair, Matthew Croucher as Deputy Chair, Dr Etuini Ma’u and Anne Schumacher – they’re all great advocates for people living with dementia.

“We’re pleased to see the four organisations who authored the plan acknowledged and represented on the DLG, alongside Etu Ma’u who played a key role in the development of the Dementia Economic Impact Report 2020.

“The DLG give us confidence the sector’s voice will be strong as we work towards an Aotearoa where people living with dementia mate wareware can get the help and support they need.”