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Jan Pentecost, QSM – Tireless Grey Power advocate steps down

Jan Pentecost has been a tireless advocate for seniors throughout her 14 years on the Federation Board. Initially she was the National Secretary, then stepped up as the first female president of Grey Power, four years ago. Her quiet determination...
Federation News

Candidates for election at the AGM

This year’s annual general meeting election in July will see some new contenders for the top role. Two members – Gayle Chambers and Raymond Mudford – are standing for the seat of president that, as explained in our cover story,...
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Health & Wellbeing

Mahe Drysdale – Overcoming the pain of arthritis and winning Olympic Gold

When Mahé Drysdale embarked on his stellar rowing career there were some prerequisites
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Grey Power Federation Elects New President

Gayle Chambers was elected to great acclaim as the new Federation President at the recent AGM held in Wellington. Gayle...

Candidates for election at the AGM

This year’s annual general meeting election in July will see some new contenders for the top role. Two members –...
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Why does a bad night’s sleep make my aches and pains even worse?

There is an irrefutable two-way (bi-directional) relationship between pain and sleep. Bad sleep makes “bad pain”, good sleep makes...

Support your shuttle

In April, I found myself in a situation of having no way to get to Wairau hospital and back...

Powers of attorney

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) allow a person to make choices for another when they are deemed to lack...

Grey Power lobbies on Seniors’ concerns

Casey Costello, the Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health, has responded to communications led by outgoing president...

Primary and Community Health body on the budget

Primary and Community Health Aotearoa chair Steve Chadwick said in a press statement it was pleasing there had been...

Seminar sessions

Grey Power Marlborough held two well-attended seminars in March. Speakers, including from the Ministry of Social Development, Community Law,...

POLITICS

Budget 2024: Focused on essentials, delivering results

No bells. No whistles. Just the basics done well to rebuild the economy, restore law and order, and deliver better public services. That is what I have signalled for the upcoming Budget which will be unveiled on the 30th of...
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TRAVEL

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...

How about a new UK OE deal for seniors?

The traditional British OE for young Kiwis was given a boost by a new deal in 2022 between former...

Solo senior travel

In many ways, Graham Macgregor is not your typical solo traveller, says travel writer Sarah Pollock in an article...

What’s on your bucket list?

After the most fabulous wedding, Dave and I set off on our honeymoon. Grandparents were at the ready to look...
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Geraldine: Small town gem

When her friends moved from Taupo to Geraldine, south of Christchurch, it presented an ideal opportunity for HELEN PERRY...

Newest tour Golden Bay geological gems

Discover Golden Bay in more depth, from mountain top glacial lakes to amazing karst limestone rocks, to hearing firsthand...

NEWS

Health & Wellbeing

Powers of attorney

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) allow a person to make choices for another when they are deemed to lack the capacity to make rational decisions. Ask around for the best deal. www.justice.govt.nz/family/powers-to-make-decisions/the-court-and-enduring-power-of-attorney-epa/ Not having a power of attorney can mean upsetting consequences...
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Grey Power lobbies on Seniors’ concerns

Casey Costello, the Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health, has responded to communications led by outgoing president Jan Pentecost during which key matters of concern to our community were stated. Costello has responded, thanking Pentecost for their December...
Health & Wellbeing

Primary and Community Health body on the budget

Primary and Community Health Aotearoa chair Steve Chadwick said in a press statement it was pleasing there had been some investment in primary and community health in the new government budget But she added that from an equity perspective, it...
Health & Wellbeing

Seminar sessions

Grey Power Marlborough held two well-attended seminars in March. Speakers, including from the Ministry of Social Development, Community Law, Stadium 2000, and Civil Defence Emergency Services, all offered great information to those present who went away feeling they had...
Health & Wellbeing

Creating healthier homes since 2011

At Greenside Energy Solutions (previously Green- Star), our mission is to create warmer, healthier and more energy efficient Kiwi homes. We are proud to be partnered with EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) offering 80% government grants towards Insulation &...
Health & Wellbeing

Natural arthritis aid and circulation booster

Exercise while sitting watching TV or reading. Affordable, effective and so easy. Twelve years ago when a lady from Te Horo devised a means of relieving her husband’s severe arthritic pain, stiff joints and swollen ankles, she didn’t anticipate the...
Health & Wellbeing

Preventing elder abuse – how we can all play our part

The United Nations recognises 15 June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Office for Seniors marks this event to raise awareness about elder abuse and publicise the range of resources and services available to ensure older people can...
Health & Wellbeing

Stay healthy for them this winter

The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for children and adults with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions. To book your flu vaccine: visit BookMyVaccine.nz call the Vaccination...
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Lifestyle

Call for Review of Driving Licence Renewal Procedures

Grey Power has been lobbying for a change to the inconsistent ways in which GPs are assessing Seniors for Driving Licence renewals around the country. Many seniors are facing stressful testing with cognitive tests that test their memory, rather...
Health & Wellbeing

Listen: Cognitive tests assessing driver impairment in question

Grey Power is calling for a change to elderly driver assessments, claiming the process for assessing driver capability is penalising some of the very people who need their licences the most.
Finance

Capitalising on demographic trends for consistent returns in NZ’s thriving senior living sector

Senior living delivers steadily rising income returns to investors. Senior Trust Income Generator announces rate increase to 8%*pa pre-tax (*From 1 April 2024) Investors are confronted by hard decisions in these uncertain times. One thing is certain all those living...
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Housing & Accommodation

Older renters need urgent Government housing support

A growing number of retirees are facing the challenge of renting as they age. Suitable affordable properties are rare, and often only offer short term tenancies resulting in uncertainty and stress. For those retirees with limited financial resources trying to...

SERVICES

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...

If you recognised any of these symptoms in your friend or loved one, they may be experiencing hearing loss

Your family and friends often notice before you do that you are missing sounds, misunderstanding conversations or not engaging...

From grand plans to intimate bliss: Our unconventional wedding journey

I just married, after finding my brand spanking new husband 12 years ago at the youthful age of 35...
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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...

MEMBER'S LETTERS

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...

Power concerns raised

Greetings. I have a big complaint that I request the Committee of Grey Power take up for not only me, but all Senior Citizens...

The challenges of retirement

Grey Power members who are in the workforce will be looking forward to retirement, particularly after 40 to 50 years in the workforce. As well...

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Health & Wellbeing

Keep up to date with your Covid vaccinations

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re...
Health & Wellbeing

Reversing skin damage is now possible at any age

It’s exciting to see Kiwi science leading the way, and cell biologist Dr Iona Weir’s Atopis range of skin...
Health & Wellbeing
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Mahe Drysdale – Overcoming the pain of arthritis and winning Olympic Gold

When Mahé Drysdale embarked on his stellar rowing career there were some prerequisites
Health & Wellbeing

Why does a bad night’s sleep make my aches and pains even worse?

There is an irrefutable two-way (bi-directional) relationship between pain and sleep. Bad sleep makes “bad pain”, good sleep makes...
Health & Wellbeing

Powers of attorney

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) allow a person to make choices for another when they are deemed to lack...
Health & Wellbeing

Primary and Community Health body on the budget

Primary and Community Health Aotearoa chair Steve Chadwick said in a press statement it was pleasing there had been...
Health & Wellbeing

Seminar sessions

Grey Power Marlborough held two well-attended seminars in March. Speakers, including from the Ministry of Social Development, Community Law,...
Health & Wellbeing

Creating healthier homes since 2011

At Greenside Energy Solutions (previously Green- Star), our mission is to create warmer, healthier and more energy efficient Kiwi...

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