Audrey Parkinson (born 29 March 1919) of Whangārei, Northland, has turned 107.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/audrey-parkinson-at-107-life-laughter-and-the-rise-of-new-zealand-centenarians/LKVO3P6BI5GVZKM4ANBQDWU2IA/

Top 10 Oldest Living People in New Zealand (as of 7th April 2026)
Today's update (Ms. Parkinson turned 107)

1. Aileen Kars (Manawatu-Whanganu) (b. 12 September 1913), 112 y.o. Doyenne of New Zealand
2. Margaret Lambourn (Bay of Plenty) (b. 3 July 1915 in the UK), 110 y.o.
3. Doris Wakelin (Canterbury) (b. 24 July 1917), 108 y.o.
4. Sybil Gardiner (Warkworth, Auckland) (b. 6 August 1917), 108 y.o.
5. Lloyd Geering (Wellington) (b. 26 February 1918), 108 y.o. Doyen of New Zealand
6. Rima Arney (Otago) (b. 15 May 1918), 107 y.o.
7. Hugh Powell (Auckland) (b. 26 May 1918 in the UK), 107 y.o.
8. Marie Havašová (Auckland) (b. 16 June 1918 in CZE), 107 y.o.
9. Audrey Parkinson (Whangārei, Northland) (b. 29 March 1919), 107 y.o.
10. Margaret Mabin (Canterbury) (b. 16 September 1919), 106 y.o.

February 16th was the last list with 9,107+ here.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in New Zealand (as of 21st May 2026)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Gardiner)

1. Aileen Kars (Manawatu-Whanganu) (b. 12 September 1913), 112 y.o. Doyenne of New Zealand
2. Margaret Lambourn (Bay of Plenty) (b. 3 July 1915 in the UK), 110 y.o.
3. Doris Wakelin (Canterbury) (b. 24 July 1917), 108 y.o.
4. Lloyd Geering (Wellington) (b. 26 February 1918), 108 y.o. Doyen of New Zealand
5. Rima Arney (Otago) (b. 15 May 1918), 108? y.o.
6. Hugh Powell (Auckland) (b. 26 May 1918 in the UK), 107 y.o.
7. Marie Havašová (Auckland) (b. 16 June 1918 in CZE), 107 y.o.
8. Audrey Parkinson (Whangārei, Northland) (b. 29 March 1919), 107 y.o.
9. Margaret Mabin (Canterbury) (b. 16 September 1919), 106 y.o.
10. Lucy Berry (Gisborne) (b. 12 December 1919), 106 y.o.

Bruce Powell has turned 108:

Lucy Berry of Gisborne was last reported at age 104, but does not appear on NZ BDM's death index. She is likely still alive at 106, born 12 December 1919.

2023 report:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-herald/news/gizzy-resident-celebrates-104th-birthday/6GCBLHREQRHYTHNCEKIZK5LSUU/

Top 10 Oldest Living People in New Zealand (as of 27th May 2026)
Today's update (Mr. Powell turned 108)

1. Aileen Kars (Manawatu-Whanganu) (b. 12 September 1913), 112 y.o. Doyenne of New Zealand
2. Margaret Lambourn (Bay of Plenty) (b. 3 July 1915 in the UK), 110 y.o.
3. Doris Wakelin (Canterbury) (b. 24 July 1917), 108 y.o.
4. Lloyd Geering (Wellington) (b. 26 February 1918), 108 y.o. Doyen of New Zealand
5. Rima Arney (Otago) (b. 15 May 1918), 108? y.o.
6. Hugh Powell (Auckland) (b. 26 May 1918 in the UK), 108 y.o.
7. Marie Havašová (Auckland) (b. 16 June 1918 in CZE), 107 y.o.
8. Audrey Parkinson (Whangārei, Northland) (b. 29 March 1919), 107 y.o.
9. Margaret Mabin (Canterbury) (b. 16 September 1919), 106 y.o.
10. Lucy Berry (Gisborne) (b. 12 December 1919), 106 y.o.