Patron works for disadvantaged

Judge Ken Mason (Ngāi Tahu) is Age Concern's Patron.

"One of my primary interests has been the youth justice system, and this is now well complemented by my role working with older people," says Judge Mason.

Ken Mason (73) has a distinguished career as a district court judge, leader of several inquiries in the mental health field, 18 years in race relations conciliator roles, and as a former commissioner of the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission Te Ohu Kaimoana.

"The more I learn about Age Concern New Zealand, the more impressed I become by their range of vital work for people. It's a very worthwhile organisation." 

National President Liz Baxendine says "Age Concern is honoured to receive Ken Mason's guidance and friendship. Throughout his career he has worked to achieve justice for disadvantaged groups in our community, with great wisdom and humanity."

"Age Concern, as a charity working to serve the needs of New Zealand's older people, depends on the valued service of thousands of volunteers such as our Patron." 

Ken Mason was invited to become Patron by Dame Augusta Wallace, Age Concern's first Patron, who died in April 2008.

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