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Ryman celebrates 40 years with village-wide birthday events

Ryman Healthcare marked a major milestone this week, celebrating its 40th birthday with a series of events held across its villages in Australia and New Zealand. Residents, team members, and guests came together for a variety of activities, including...

Travel

Vivid delivers ‘enlightening’ experience

Time and opportunities to travel can enhance retirement although ‘travel’ may depend not only on a desire to explore or funds but also on health as HELEN PERRY discovered when attending Sydney’s recent Festival of Lights. Travelling any distance is...

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Transport

Premium battery keep mobility/golf scooters on track

In 2017 Brian Green spotted a scooter in a factory in China. It looked perfect for what his company, IM4 GOLF NZ Ltd, was trying to achieve with ‘all terrain’ mobility and golf scooters in New Zealand. Subsequently, he...

News

Age Concern on the job

Services offered by Age Concern are many and varied as demonstrated via a comprehensive presentation at the recent Grey Power Federation annual meeting. Age Concern chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen covered virtually every aspect of why, who, where, what and how...

Driving & Licensing

Driver’s licence renewal checklist

Thanks for all the feedback which continues to come in regarding the unfairness and variability in the medical assessment of those 75+ seeking to renew their licences. Grey Power is still awaiting the draft revised Medical Aspects of Fitness to...

Entertainment

Festival strikes a chord with conductor

It is said that music unwraps the heart and opens the soul, an apt definition especially for those who have made it their passion to bring joy to others as has choir master Helena van der Merwe. Singer, conductor and...

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FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor: September 2024

Hello readers, after Grey Power’s successful AGM in Wellington, which coincided with the retirement of David Porter, long time and dedicated editor of this magazine, I’ve been appointed to take on the role. Let me introduce myself: I’m Helen Perry, a journo with more than 50 years print experience. I started out at the New Zealand Herald a long time ago! After 11 years I took time out to have a family then joined independently-owned community newspaper group, Times Newspapers...

New president powers ahead

Gayle Chambers has hit the ground running in her new role as national president of Grey Power New Zealand...

The Power of Grey Power

A wide range of issues which matter to older New Zealanders were addressed at the recent Grey Power Federation...

FROM THE PRESIDENT…

Hello members. I have now been in my role as Grey Power Federation president for three months and, in...

Upholding seniors rights

New Zealand First has always been a champion for seniors and, as part of the Government, we are working...

Small group tours a great way to travel

At South Island Tours NZ, we have special small group tour packages designed with readers in mind – come...

Spring heralds pre-Christmas tasks

I cannot believe it is September. We have been busy both at home and at work (for which I...

New president powers ahead

Gayle Chambers has hit the ground running in her new role as national president of Grey Power New Zealand...

How are you funding your retirement?

There’s a lot to look forward to in the lead up to your retirement. But like most things in...

Dealing with pet panic on Guy Fawkes night

Guy Fawkes night is still two months away but as our magazine is published after this ‘sky-lighting’ event it...

POLITICS

Upholding seniors rights

New Zealand First has always been a champion for seniors and, as part of the Government, we are working...

Time to invest in our health

The Government could be choosing to invest in our healthcare system, while keeping down everyday costs such as public...

Signalling new benefit rules

My government will always champion a welfare safety net for Kiwis in genuine need but in recent years, the...

OBITUARY

Michael “Mike” Hendrik Blake – April 18, 1947-July 29, 2024

A former Grey Power magazine editor, Mike Blake died peacefully on July 29 with family at his side, after a brief illness. He was 77 years old. Best friend and soulmate of Eileen for 55 happy years, he was also...

DRIVING

Driver’s licence renewal checklist

Thanks for all the feedback which continues to come in regarding the unfairness and variability in the medical assessment of those 75+ seeking to renew their licences. Grey Power is...

TRAVEL

Vivid delivers ‘enlightening’ experience

Time and opportunities to travel can enhance retirement although ‘travel’ may depend not only on a desire to explore...

Small group tours a great way to travel

At South Island Tours NZ, we have special small group tour packages designed with readers in mind – come...

The world awaits!

Some of the world’s most exotic destinations can seem challenging if facing them on your own. With this in...

Eye-popping, heart-stopping safari!

If you’ve never been on an exciting African Safari you probably can’t imagine what a ‘game-drive’ is like. It’s...

Murray Princess – Full steam ahead

Stepping aboard the Murray Princess is like traveling back to a time when life moved at a more relaxed...

The power of “We”

There’s a certain allure to the idea of vanishing into the unknown, a lone explorer forging their own path....

Fully escorted holidays tailor-made for the discerning 60+ traveller

Now is the perfect time to plan your next great escape. Travelwise Holidays is excited to introduce dazzling new...

Time to tick off this bucket list beauty

Is travelling along 142 km of abandoned railway line through one of the most breathtakingly beautiful locations in New...

A jet boat in a stamp

Bill (Charles William Feilden) Hamilton revolutionised the world of jet boating from his high-country station Irishman Creek, in Te...

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Medical

Driven to distraction!

For those over 75 years, regular driving tests with medical are no surprise but the contents of the test floored Grey Power member Winnifred Sheehan when, at 86, she fronted up at her GP clinic for the examination! Here...

Community

Have you considered the legacy you will leave behind?

September is Wills Month There’s something really reflective around planning for the end of life. There are the practical considerations of estate planning and there are personal considerations of the legacy you want to leave behind. Many people approach the...

Obituary

Michael “Mike” Hendrik Blake – April 18, 1947-July 29, 2024

Federation News

The Power of Grey Power

A wide range of issues which matter to older New Zealanders were addressed at the recent Grey Power Federation annual meeting in Wellington Key topics included lobbying for fair superannuation policies, improving healthcare access and in-home care, and safeguarding senior...

Aged Care

Advocating for better support services

Grey Power NZ’s misgivings over Home and Community Services’ (HCSS) ability to carry out its work in New Zealand, due to a lack of financial resources and staffing issues, has prompted the Federation to challenge the Government on its...

Health & Wellbeing

Sleep’s powerful role in maintaining peak resilience

Resilience is traditionally defined as the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties – toughness; or the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape – elasticity. – Oxford Dictionary Resilience refers to the ability...

Health & Wellbeing

Greenside Energy Solutions

Creating warmer Kiwi homes since 2011 – 50,000 and counting Greenside Energy Solutions has been committed to creating warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient homes for Kiwi families since 2011. Known initially as GreenStar, it was one of the first companies to...

Competitions

FLORENTINE GOLD Naturally good for your body

Aches and pains tend to accompany the process of ageing, and a natural range of products from Florentine Gold NZ are now available to help ease a variety of conditions. Available directly from florentinegold.co.nz clients around New Zealand are enjoying...

Health & Wellbeing

Time to invest in our health

The Government could be choosing to invest in our healthcare system, while keeping down everyday costs such as public transport, housing, GP visits and prescriptions. The National Party’s tax plan promised a lot but is delivering peanuts, especially for those...

Lifestyle

It’s a new Swift world!

In its 40 years, the Suzuki Swift has taken the world by storm and shows no signs of stopping. With its widespread popularity, this all-new next generation Swift builds on its legacy of reliability, affordability, and fun. While it’s been completely refreshed...

Gardening

Spring into herbs

It’s official – spring is here even if the sun’s warmth hasn’t yet made itself felt as much as readers would like. Nevertheless, the season will have prompted gardening thoughts among those keen to raise veggies or flowers for...

Aged Care

Speaking up for seniors again

Hello again. I think the last time I was in touch with you all was more than four years ago when I was still the Minister for Seniors. After the 2020 election I spent several years doing odd jobs, so...

SERVICES

Greenside Energy Solutions

Creating warmer Kiwi homes since 2011 – 50,000 and counting Greenside Energy Solutions has been committed to creating warmer, drier,...

Get set up for safety

Earlier this year, Netsafe together with Chorus, launched a collection of free ‘Get Set Up for Safety’ educational resources...

Pulse Energy outlines its customer policy

In a recent Grey Power Federation Board Meeting, Sharnie Warren, CEO of Pulse Energy and Grey Power Electricity, shed...

Net safety guidelines

Netsafe has just launched its new “Get set up for safety” guides, tailored specifically for older adults in Aotearoa. Created...

RECIPES

Easy Eggs Benedict

INGREDIENTS 4 English muffins 4 rashers of bacon 4 eggs For the Blender Hollandaise Sauce 3 egg yolks 2 Tbsp...

Baked Tomatoes, Chorizo & Feta

This is a version of shakshouka, that marvellous dish of eggs poached in a sauce of cumin-spiced tomatoes, onions,...

40 Second Omelette

INGREDIENTS 2 grade 7 eggs 2 Tbsp of water Salt and pepper Tbsp butter or margarine ½ cup filling...

Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup

Ideal when cauliflower is at its most affordable, this dish is a perfect starter on spring evenings. For more...

MEMBER'S LETTERS

Aged care funding model unjust

In response to “Aged care sector under pressure” by Bill Rayner, in the last Grey Power mag. Dear Editor, Thanks to Bill Rayner for trying to...

Worthwhile to cast a vote?

Democracy as is does not work. What is needed to create a society where our opinions are taken seriously and overarching decisions are made...

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