‘You have no one to talk to’: Māori pensioners face hardships during lockdown

Wardens in south Auckland say pensioners living alone are among the most vulnerable to Covid-19, fearful even of leaving their home

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Wai Allan was leaning on crutches in front of her government flat when the Māori wardens pulled up in a van loaded with food, hand sanitiser and face masks.

“Oh, fruit and veg! That’s good for you,” the pensioner exclaimed, as two big boxes were unloaded and carried inside.

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