Photo: Geoff SloanAge Concern Canterbury is ramping up educational classes to help the elderly navigate a cheque-free society as banks phase out the payment method, amid criticism. What is my neighbour going to do?’” said Age Concern Canterbury chief executive Simon Templeton. Age Concern Canterbury provided DIAA courses through a third party last year but they are now dealing direct with the Wellington-based organisation. Kiwibank stopped accepting cheques in February last year with Inland Revenue and ACC doing the same in March. The ANZ will no longer accept cheques from May 31 followed by Westpac (June 25) and the BNZ (July 1).

Source: Otago Daily Times April 18, 2021 20:26 UTC