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Maygrove among best of retirement living

Celebrations have rung out across Hopper Living retirement villages in recent weeks after the group scored multiple wins in NZ’s Best Retirement/Lifestyle Villages and...

Celebrating retirement village and aged care excellence

Seniors New Zealand is proud to announce the winners and finalists of NZ’s Best Retirement/Lifestyle Villages and Care Facilities for 2025 recognising 50 standout...

Testing appeal process

AGED CARE

Maygrove among best of retirement living

Celebrations have rung out across Hopper Living retirement villages in recent weeks after the group scored multiple wins in...

Celebrating retirement village and aged care excellence

Seniors New Zealand is proud to announce the winners and finalists of NZ’s Best Retirement/Lifestyle Villages and Care Facilities...

SAFETY

Compost and potting mix safety warning

Health New Zealand is urging Kiwi gardeners to take simple precautions this spring after 159 hospital admissions for Legionnaires...

FAMILYR: The family alert alarm that keeps you independent

For those who value their independence, safety doesn’t have to mean giving up freedom. Familyr is a leading New Zealand...

SERVICES

Calling all members!

New Zealand is saying goodbye to 3G networks from the end of this year and this may affect some...

Disabled and proud

Grey Power and the Disabled Older People’s Group have many advocacy issues in common covering services and respect for...

Making footpaths safer

Elaine McGlinchey from the Kawerau Grey Power Association recently came across an organisation called, Living Streets Aotearoa, which promotes...

LIFESTYLE

An unconventional book about an unconventional couple

I have just read, cover to cover, An Eccentric History in Batik – The Art of Dinah Priestley and...

Keep doing the things you love

Keeping active and independent as we age isn’t just about fitness, it’s about confidence, connection, and enjoying everyday life....

Brighter by nature

Many Kiwi homes have rooms that never quite feel bright enough — a kitchen that’s always a little gloomy,...

Pet benefits for retirees

Who knew that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world with roughly...

COMMUNITY

Our Story Continues in Every Life Saved…

One moment, life feels routine – you’re waving goodbye to family, heading out for the day. The next, everything changes in an instant. A sudden...

On the matter of dying…

Facing death is no easy matter but it can be made easier when steps have been taken to prepare ahead. Here Joanne Howe, from...

FROM THE PRESIDENT

FROM THE PRESIDENT…Celebrating older people

On October 1, Grey Power associations around the country celebrated the International Day of the Older Person. It was so uplifting to hear about...

FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor…November 2025

Well, we are on the way to Christmas and, hopefully, a relaxed, warm summer where leisure activities prevail. And, if the latter is the...

RECIPES

Un-Christmas Cake with toffee nut crunch

This distinctive festive recipe from celebrity chef, Chelsea Winter, uses our spice of the month – cardamom among other delicious spices. It also incorporates grated...

EVENTS

The International Day of the Older Person

The International Day of the Older Person in October was celebrated by a number of associations including Mercury Bay. At the latter, entertainment began with...

WILLS & GIFTS

A LEGACY OF COURAGE AND COMPASSION – Lee Lee’s gift to the world

Family, friends, colleagues, and fellow climbers remember Lee Lee Heah as vibrant, principled, funny and kind with “the wickedest laugh.” Beyond her formidable reputation in...

FITNESS

Keep doing the things you love

Keeping active and independent as we age isn’t just about fitness, it’s about confidence, connection, and enjoying everyday life. That’s the idea behind Community...

Parliament beckons as year ends

In November, just as we go to print, Grey Power Federation is gearing up for another round of advocacy...

Are you using your Grey Power benefits?

Support for senior Kiwis is always valued so Grey Power Federation continues to negotiate for discounts and partnerships to...

Magazine subscriptions clarified

There has been some confusion as to where and how members can subscribe to the quarterly physical magazine so...

MEDICAL

My hip replacement journey – so far!

Hi, my name is Gayle and I am waiting for a hip replacement. I am relating this story because unless people are going through...

COMMUNITY

On the matter of dying…

Facing death is no easy matter but it can be made easier when steps have been taken to prepare ahead. Here Joanne Howe, from...

ART

Fran’s adventures in art

The rich array of work included in artist, Fran Gould’s book, Adventures in Art addresses many subjects and themes. It also marks 20 years of pencil and brush ‘narratives’,...

POLITICS

Better health, education

National is focused on improving health and education for all New Zealanders. We want our kids to be taught...

Three free doctor visits

You’ve worked hard your whole life. You deserve to see a doctor when you need one. But, right now, too many...

What we HAVE heard from you

Over the last few months, I’ve been travelling around the country and meeting with seniors. It’s been an eye-opening...

LIFESTYLE

DRIVING & LICENSING

Testing appeal process

Some Grey Power members are asking whether they can appeal a failed mandatory cognitive test, given by their GP...

Taking care on rural roads

With all the discussion, and often confusion, about seniors’ road safety and testing to maintain a driver’s licence, there’s...

MEMBER BENEFITS

PADDOCK TO PANTRY – A great way to shop

Good news for superannuants – specialist online supermarket, Paddock to Pantry, is offering SuperGold card holders a 5% discount on all online orders. This will please those who already know...

Are you using your Grey Power benefits?

Support for senior Kiwis is always valued so Grey Power Federation continues to negotiate for discounts and partnerships to benefit our members, regardless of age. Among those already put in...

EAT & DRINK

Food Fact:

With today’s abundance of restaurants and cafes at our disposal as well as gourmet meal delivery services, plus an...

Aromatic cardamom

With Christmas on the doorstep, a number of aromatic spices come into play for desserts, baking and, of course,...

FINANCE

What matters in retirement – income or capital growth?

When you’re working, investing often has a clear purpose: grow your wealth. Salary covers day-to-day expenses, so investments can be...

TRAVEL

Luxury barge cruising

The scenic waterways of Europe and the UK connect ancient villages, Roman fortifications and stunning vineyards. What better way...

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound

Regarded as the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound is acclaimed as New Zealand’s most...

A town like no other

Beaches, watersports, rainforests and resort idylls are all part of Queensland, tempting Kiwis to holiday in this diverse part...

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Our Story Continues in Every Life Saved…

One moment, life feels routine – you’re waving goodbye to family, heading out for the day. The next, everything changes in an instant. A sudden...

Compost and potting mix safety warning

Health New Zealand is urging Kiwi gardeners to take simple precautions this spring after 159 hospital admissions for Legionnaires disease were recorded across the...

Why you can trust SleepDrops®

As we get older, restful sleep becomes one of life’s most precious resources. We feel it in our body, our energy, and our sense...

By gum!

After Grey Power’s announcement earlier this year that oral health had been added to its health portfolios it seemed timely to highlight gum care. Many...

Keep doing the things you love

On the matter of dying…

Staying hydrated