Karen Billings-Jensen
Karen Billings-Jensen is associated with Age Concern New Zealand and serves as an advocate for elderly citizens. She expressed concerns about the increased digitization of essential services during the Covid-19 lockdowns, which created barriers for seniors who were not digitally connected, leading to social isolation and loss of support systems.
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Recent news mentions
Karen Billings-Jensen, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand, discusses the emotional challenges of older adults facing the need to stop driving.
Conversations that count: Is it time your ageing parents stopped driving?
New Zealand· 2026-07-07
Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen told The Front Page that it’s important to think about those who will be affected the most.
NZ Post cuts services, raising fears for offline older Kiwis – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Karen Billings-Jensen said there were challenges for elderly people who were not digitally connected.
Royal Commission hears of Covid lockdown impacts on Auckland, NorthlandNew Zealand· 2025-07-08
