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Thrashing out issues

Spirited debate, searching questions and points of order were hallmarks of Grey Power’s June annual general meeting in Wellington. While some remits were approved, others...

Out and about at Federation AGM

Delegates from across the country take time out at the Grey Power’s three-day annual meeting in Wellington recently. Read more: Thrashing out issues

New Logo Unveiled

Candid viewpoints

Volunteers work magic!

Waimate on a roll

Important Domestic Care Survey

Farewell Janice!

What a surprise

SAFETY

Avoid unexpected shocks!

Winter 2025 has delivered some extremely cold temperatures even in parts of the country often considered relatively warm despite...

Mobility Scooter Safety

Yay. It’s time to head out again…but please do a quick check before you go. Finally, Spring is on its...

Government urged to act – Grey Power calls for modern emergency sirens

Grey Power Federation is pressing the New Zealand Government to restore and modernise civil defence sirens, warning that their...

Staying balanced

We all want to keep doing the things we love, whether it’s walking the dog, gardening, meeting friends for...

SERVICES

SNAPPED!

It was good news for SuperGold Card owners when Carolyn Bates from Rangitikei GP attended a NZ First public...

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...

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...

SEPTEMBER WILLS MONTH

Foundations aid legacy bequests

New Zealanders have always been very generous; making personal donations is something that is embedded in the Kiwi psyche....

Kay’s kindness. Their refuge.

“I saw the suffering of people on TV each night and it made a deep impact on me,” says...

A legacy of care

How a bequest to the Cancer Society gave Annabel the chance to catch her melanoma early — and more...

FROM THE PRESIDENT

We remember and honour them

The months of June and July brought much sadness with the passing of three well-known Grey Power members who had given so much of...

FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor…September 2025

Did someone say it’s spring! Of course it is, but I can’t say I’m out of my winter woolies yet! However, I have been a...

OBITUARY

OBITUARY: Jo Millar

Passing of a Grey Power superstar The recent passing of Grey Power national secretary, Jo Millar has left both the Board and associations mourning the...

RECIPES

Broccoli Bake

Looking for quick, easy and filling recipes using fresh, seasonal produce? If so, this one could well tick all the boxes. Ideal while broccoli...

ANIMALS

‘Birds of a feather’, come flock together!

Conservation of our forests and birds is vital ongoing work and once again Grey Power members can help by supporting the 2025 Bird of...

Thrashing out issues

Spirited debate, searching questions and points of order were hallmarks of Grey Power’s June annual general meeting in Wellington. While...

New Logo Unveiled

The unveiling of Grey Power’s refreshed logo was met with enthusiasm at the annual general meeting in June. The Rt...

Candid viewpoints

Three significant speakers addressed Grey Power’s annual meeting in Wellington. Each provided insights and thoughts on terrain New Zealand...

Members urged to subscribe to our magazine

With postage costs for delivery of Grey Power magazine now untenable, the Federation Board, earlier this year, instigated a...

Important Domestic Care Survey

In response to a request from the Minister of Health, Simeon Brown and the Associate Minister of Health (and...

Better dialogue with Pharmac

The addition of Grey Power to Pharmac’s monthly stakeholder meeting and the assignment of a specific Pharmac contact for...

FITNESS

Staying balanced

We all want to keep doing the things we love, whether it’s walking the dog, gardening, meeting friends for coffee, or chasing after the...

Chit Chat

Have a laugh

Last month Grey Power magazine fielded the idea of a new column, Chit Chat, aimed at making members smile. Readers were invited to send in...

To go or not to go

Like others, I am aware of downsides to purchasing in a retirement village especially where there is no capital gain at re-sale. Unfortunately, that can be many years after...

Open and shut case

My partner, Alys was recently knocked to the ground when a shop’s electronic doors closed on her as she stepped through them – the incident was caught on security camera. As...

STEPPING INTO SPRING

POLITICS

Addressing Senior Needs

“Seniors thrive, in all our diversity, and with dignity and autonomy, in vibrant intergenerational communities,” this is the vision...

NCEA changes explained

For many of us, nothing matters more than knowing children will have the best possible start in life. Today’s students...

Our priorities are clear

Everywhere around New Zealand, people are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. Food prices are soaring,...

LIFESTYLE

NZ bottle scheme urged

Grey Power New Zealand has recently joined a group of some 80 organisations supporting...

DRIVING & LICENSING

Seniors’ licence renewal made easier

Driver licence renewal is now easier for senior motorists, thanks to improvements NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has...

Mobility Scooter Safety

Yay. It’s time to head out again…but please do a quick check before you go. Finally, Spring is on its...

MEMBER BENEFITS

Carters Tyres new Grey Power partner

Warm applause at the AGM greeted the news that Carters Tyre Service has now partnered with Grey Power bringing many fresh benefits to members. With 50 stores nationwide, members across...

Partnerships vitally important

Commercial partnerships have long helped fund Grey Power’s advocacy work on behalf of New Zealand seniors but the real value is that they benefit both parties – the Federation...

EAT & DRINK

Loving your feedback

In the last week I had the pleasure of joining the lovely ladies in the EAT office, taking calls,...

FINANCE

Cashflow you can set your watch to – Why monthly interest matters

Imagine your investments paying you on the first business day of every month. Not at a distant maturity date,...

ENVIRONMENT

NZ bottle scheme urged

Grey Power New Zealand has recently joined a group of some 80 organisations supporting a letter to the Prime...

TRAVEL

Tasmania Tour ‘Reccie’

Nikki Clerke, recently set off on a solo reconnaissance mission through Tasmania to experience the highlights of Seemore Tours’...

Blooming with Soul

The Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival is a true celebration of creativity, community, and a shared love for gardening. Featuring a...

The timeless charm of Vietnam

Fresh, exotic cuisine, the warmth and openness of the Vietnamese people, French colonial history, limestone islands, and beautiful beaches...

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...

Tune in to country music tour

For those who remember the golden age of New Zealand country music, a special journey is on the horizon. The...

See scenic sights of our stunning south

Are there places you have always thought about visiting but haven’t quite been there yet? Do you enjoy being driven...

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Oral health added to advocacy role

As part of the Federation Board’s health portfolio, ‘oral health’ has been added to its concerns when advocating at government level. That’s because high...

The post-menopause breakthrough

Brand ambassador, Robyn Malcolm, and inventor, Dr Iona Weir, answer questions women frequently ask about post menopause issues and new Myregyna®, the Kiwi science...

Staying balanced

Save your skin

HEALTH-WISE TIPS

Telomere 101

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