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Grey Power welcomes aged care reform plan

The Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group has released an independent report, A Place to Grow Old: Securing the Future of Aged Care. It recommends...

Systems fix in pipeline?

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Taking Grey Power’s Voice to Wellington

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2025 year reviewed at AGM

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Fresh start, clear purpose

Since being elected National President at our June AGM, time has flown by. At that meeting, members approved important...

FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor…September 2026

Hello readers, As always, the weeks go by fast and what seems like a few months ago, is actually a...

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MEMBER LETTERS

Safety and comfort

After reading an article in a past Grey Power magazine headed, Your Voice Counts, I decided to exercise my voice at a recent public...

LIFESTYLE

Spring gardens hide many secrets

Now that spring is here avid gardeners will be keen to get their hands amongst the good earth. However, some may be unaware of...

Learning for life!

Exciting new venture, Love Heart, for people aged 60 plus aims to enrich minds and lives, drive discussion and foster friendships.   You’re never too old...

Real Gardens for Real People

Welcome to the 2026 Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival, where passionate gardeners open their gates to share gardens that inspire, delight, and surprise. From Friday 30...

HEALTH & WELLBEING

The older we get, the less collagen is just about beauty

It often starts with what we can see. The skin on our hands looks thinner. Our face loses some of...

Sounds good

After almost a year of negotiation by Grey Power Mercury Bay, Resonate Health’s mobile hearing unit has arrived in Whitianga,...

Choosing the correct magnesium as you age

Chief Science Officer for SleepDrops International Ltd, Elizabeth Plant, answers two frequently asked and important questions regarding the use...

SPRING FLING

Spring gardens hide many secrets

Now that spring is here avid gardeners will be keen to get their hands amongst the good earth. However, some may be unaware of...

Being a Distance Grandchild

Valid questions such as: “How is it, or, how was it being a distance grandchild?” are among those raised by Helen Ellis in her...

Chit Chat – September 2026

Kapiti Coast Grey Power member, Grace Terry shares amusing remarks made by two of her great-grandchildren when talking with her son (their Grandfather). They...

Pork Loaded Kumara

Some days it’s just a bother to think about cooking the evening meal. Moreover, the idea of a large meal holds no appeal. However,...

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS! September 2026

At 66 years of age many Kiwis have completed their first 12 months of retirement, enjoying more time for family, travel and hobbies. Others...

We’re not all nuts, you know!

What a fruit loop! Yep, pistachios are unusual. Although sold as nuts, they’re actually a drupe. That’s a fleshy tree fruit containing a single,...

Systems upgrade

A comprehensive overhaul of the central membership database and associated servicing systems was approved by the Federation Board last...

New role right in Kerry’s ball court

Kerry Moshiem’s accountancy background, together with her love of netball, have meant quick reflexes plus an aptitude for mental...

Fresh start, clear purpose

Since being elected National President at our June AGM, time has flown by. At that meeting, members approved important...

Workshop produces fresh ideas

A workshop focused on attracting and retaining members, sharing successful strategies, and identifying areas of support available to associations...
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POLITICS

Election Day looms

Election day is on Saturday, November 7 – are you ready? Have you read up on party policies? Have you...

How parties stand on issues affecting older New Zealanders

Grey Power asked the seven major political parties to outline their policies for older New Zealanders ahead of the...

FFS! Seniors want straight answers

Can I afford to keep the heater on? Can I see a doctor when I need one? Will help...

ELECTON 2026

If Government exists to serve the people, what went wrong?

Over our lifetimes, the disconnect has grown between government and people trying to raise a family and make ends meet....

We are delivering for seniors

One of the best parts of my job is getting around the country and talking to New Zealanders about...

Putting New Zealanders First

Thirty-three years ago, we created this party with a vision—a vision of hope and a heart to fight for...

Care for our seniors

The Green Party will uphold your dignity and autonomy by prioritising the support which enables equitable and fulfilling lives. Every...

TRAVEL

Why the Chatham Islands are worth a visit

Often the last destination heard on the news’ weather report, the Chatham Islands are just a 2-hour 25-minute flight...

Discover Beijing through Chinese culture

14-Day Beijing Cultural Discovery & Wellbeing Programme. Experience its traditions. Learn its arts. Explore everyday wellbeing at a gentle pace. New...

The Timeless Charm of China

One of the world’s oldest continuous civilisations, China is a timeless treasure trove of history. But the Great Wall,...

Southern wonders

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

DRIVING & LICENSING

Thought – provoking driver statistics

Data groups, such as the AA Research Foundation and road safety groups shows that: Safer Habits: Younger drivers (under 25) are...

TRANSPORT

Mobility support that fits your lifestyle

If you’ve started thinking about a mobility scooter or powerchair, you probably have the same questions many people ask. Here’s what we tell people when they come to ANVIA. Will...

FINANCE

Unlock the power of property lending

Residential property has long been the default investment for many New Zealanders. It feels familiar and tangible in a way that shares, bonds or managed funds often do not....