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Crucial issues again put to Parliament

Concerns regarding seniors’ health, retirement income and bridging finance for retirees were raised by Grey Power at Parliament last month. In an effort to spur...

Constitutional change questioned

As the country debates a longer Parliamentary term, Grey Power’s own electoral process comes under scrutiny. Four years or three? That’s the question a possible...

NEWS FLASH

SERVICES

Act on your instincts to protect older people

Globally, around one in six people aged over 60 years will experience elder abuse each year. Yet many cases...

Maintain your independence with freedom drivers

Getting out and about and doing the things you have always done is an important part of staying independent....

FROM THE PRESIDENT

FROM THE EDITOR

Constitutional change questioned

As the country debates a longer Parliamentary term, Grey Power’s own electoral process comes under scrutiny. Four years or three?...

In reply to Alastair Duncan’s article on restructuring the Federation’s board

As Alastair Duncan has stated in his article a proposal is being tabled at the 2025 Grey Power AGM...

Beating winter ills & chills

February this year was busier than usual with plenty on my schedule including an excellent seminar on Winter Wellness...

AGM preparations completed

Grey Power Federation’s annual general meeting is all set to go this month with a number of issues...

SPORT

PICKLEBALL – Courting exercise and fun!

As many will know pickleball is not a marinated snack served with cheese and crackers. Rather it is a social court game which has...

Chit Chat

CHIT CHAT

It’s said, ‘all work and no play is no fun’ so I’m hoping those who like a laugh will enjoy our new quarterly column,...

AGED CARE

CaringStay

A NEW APPROACH TO THE MEDICAL LANDSCAPE Inspiration for CaringStay began back in 2021 when I spent time with my mum who lives in a...

POLITICS

Crucial issues again put to Parliament

Concerns regarding seniors’ health, retirement income and bridging finance for retirees were raised by Grey Power at Parliament last...

Driving economic growth

It’s only through a strong, growing economy that we can create jobs, deal with the cost of living, and...
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LIFESTYLE

DRIVING & LICENSING

Car-astrophe!

Mercury Bay Grey Power member, David Yeomans notes car buyers seldom ask about a vehicle’s wading depth, driving through...

Senior driving licence renewal update

There is an ongoing lack of consistency in GP evaluations of senior drivers for their licence renewals throughout New...

MEMBER BENEFITS

Join Grey Power and benefit

With a vision for New Zealand to be a country where seniors live in dignity, enjoying a rewarding, safe and sustainable quality of life, Grey Power Federation’s tireless advocacy...

Letter confirms changes

Grey Power members have long been concerned that the income abatement threshold required to...

Battling costs at every quarter

What an excellent March magazine. Initially, I had severe reservations about the costs of...

MY RIGHT TO CHOOSE

Re: Grey Power Magazine, March 2025 – letter ‘Outrageous Profiteering’ It is quite true what...

EAT & DRINK

More nutrition, more flavour, more living

For the tens of thousands who have difficulty swallowing, mealtimes can be a daunting and often isolating time. Added...

Spotlight on nutmeg

The nutty, slightly sweet flavour of nutmeg with its hint of earthiness is a poplar spice for baking and...

RECIPES

Banana Nut Muffins

This recipe from NZ Eggs is the perfect for using up any older bananas lying around in the fruit...

WINTER WARMERS

Booksmart – Retirement Ready

Not a week goes by when new books of virtually every literary genre hit the shelves. Among the latest,...

Banana Nut Muffins

This recipe from NZ Eggs is the perfect for using up any older bananas lying around in the fruit...

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS! – June 25

Did you know: It was predicted that the English actress, Estelle Winwood, who scandalised New York in 1919 by wearing...

Blooming winter!

With King’s Birthday weekend behind us, Kiwis know there’s a long winter ahead before we see another public holiday...

Spotlight on nutmeg

The nutty, slightly sweet flavour of nutmeg with its hint of earthiness is a poplar spice for baking and...

TRAVEL

Update UK eVisa for travellers

The March issue of Grey Power magazine featured a short item on the United Kingdom digitalising its border and...

Introducing women-only tours

World Journeys has a new range of hosted tours, designed especially for women. They are fully escorted from New...

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...

Croatia – Where history meets the sea

With more than 1000 islands, a long and sunny coastline and a rich history, Croatia is a treat for...

HEALTH & WELLBEING

GARDENING

Blooming winter!

With King’s Birthday weekend behind us, Kiwis know there’s a long winter ahead before we see another public holiday...