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Grey Power goes to Parliament

By Gayle Chambers - National President Grey Power NZ Federation INC. -

Grey Power president, Gayle Chambers, and national secretary, Jo Millar’s recent parliamentary visit to raise a number of age concerns was, in general, met favourably. GAYLE CHAMBERS reports.

AGED CARE

Aged Advisor awards honour industry stars

The 2024 Aged Advisor People’s Choice Awards for Best Retirement Village and Aged Care Facilities have been held every year for 10 years. They...

Life in a retirement village

Premium aged care unaffordable for many

Call for co-ordinated aged care agencies

Retirement Village Living: Weighing the pros and cons

SUPERANNUATION

Retirement

Leave New Zealand Super alone!

New Zealand Superannuation is the best protection against longevity risk, and we allneed a good NZS system. It is quite possible that, despite the...

DRIVER Licensing

Driving & Licensing

Update on senior medical driving licence renewals

Grey Power continues to receive requests from members who are being challenged by the requirement for a cognitive test when applying to their GP...

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FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor November 2024

My first three months with Grey Power have passed in a flash which brings me to the wonderful support...

MEMBER OFFERS

New Benefits

Grey Power is proud to announce two important partnerships have been formed with the Federation over the past four...

LIFESTYLE

Superior meat and groceries – order online

Online shopping aims to make Christmas spending stress-free. Importantly, sister companies, The Meat Box...

Death Without Debt

Blooming beautiful

Exhibition explores ocean and ice

Have you considered the legacy you will leave behind?

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Publication postage charge in the wind

Due to the increasing burden of postage costs for our magazine, the Federation board has made the reluctant decision...

Survey reveals patient pain

Thanks to all who responded to Grey Power’s elective surgery online survey in October. More than 400 responded and...

FROM THE PRESIDENT…November 2024

The need to urgently address New Zealand’s shambolic health system is again under scrutiny When I was younger, I thought...

Improved emergency system promised

Grey Power welcomes fresh government plans to overhaul New Zealand’s emergency management system. The Hon. Mark Mitchell (Minister for Emergency...

All-hazard sirens essential

The immediate nationwide adoption of all-hazard sirens into the design principles of an integrated safety management system for New...

MEMBER'S LETTERS

Driven to succeed!

Recently having a stroke and approaching 80, I took the AA one-hour senior’s driving assessment. It was very helpful, with assessing my driving ability....

Warm thanks to all

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the associations and members who so very kindly phoned me or sent me cards and...

CHRISTMAS

Poinsettias bringing Christmas cheer

When it comes to Christmas some of the most beautiful ‘decorations’ are fresh flowers and, while there are several...

About Christmas, fat geese and lockdowns past

Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man’s hat If you haven’t...

Superior meat and groceries – order online

Online shopping aims to make Christmas spending stress-free. Importantly, sister companies, The Meat Box and Paddock to Pantry, can...

The joy of being Santa!

At 74 years old, Allen Shearer is hanging up his boots – his big black boots as well as...

Mixed berry meringue wreath

Pavlova lovers rejoice! Thanks to this grand garland – a simple meringue recipe – merrymaking need not be a...

POLITICS

Government addresses wide range of issues

Throughout 2024, the Government has prioritised rebuilding the economy, reducing living costs, improving healthcare and education, and making New...

Quality of life for seniors

New Zealand First is proud to be progressing policy commitments from our coalition agreement which prioritise the wellbeing of...

CRIME

Police home invasion response lambasted

Police response to an attempted Hamilton home invasion which left a wheelchair-bound, cerebral palsy sufferer shaken and frightened has...

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