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Action plan for better lives

Just prior to Christmas 2025, the Better Later Life Action Plan 2025–2028 was launched in Blenheim by the Minister for Seniors, Casey Costello, to the general public and members of Grey Power Marlborough, including national president, Gayle Chambers. A part...

Presentation impresses Grey Power President

Grey Power to Parliament: Hear our voice

Grey Power challenges Minister over rising power bills

Magazine subscriptions clarified

No resting on laurels

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Safety at the fore

Grey Power Mercury Bay is wasting no time pursuing plans to better alert locals (particularly vulnerable seniors), to impending hazards or emergency situations. The association...

Grey Power Wanganui boosts local services

Christmas is the time for good cheer and generosity, and Grey Power Wanganui delivered just that at its 2025 Christmas function by donating $3000...

Danzability – making a difference to life

Every Friday, people in their 60s through to their 90s gather for Danzability in Porirua. Some have Parkinson’s disease, some have arthritis, some are recovering from...

WILLS & GIFTS

Presentation impresses Grey Power President

The Minister for Seniors, the Hon Casey Costello paid Grey Power a great honour by launching the Better Later Life Action Plan 2025–2028 in...

You may have a Will, but is it the right one?

Most people recognise the importance of having a Will, yet it is common to put off signing one until ‘later’ — a time that...

Your Story Continues in Every Life Saved…

One moment, life feels routine – you’re waving goodbye to family, heading out for the day. The next, everything changes in an instant. A sudden...

RECIPES

Hey Pesto!

Try this versatile pesto for a variety of uses. Prep: 5 mins | Yield: 1.5 cups Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup extra-virgin...

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS! – March 2026

89 AND BEYOND! At 89 years old, Mary Baker Eddy, who founded the Christian Science movement, was still in control of the Church of Christ...
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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Welcome to the New Year albeit a couple of months into 2026! When everyone was making New Year resolutions, those of us in our latter...

FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor…March 2026

Three months into 2026 and Grey Power Federation is into a busy year as is the magazine team. As ever, our first priority is to...

CHIT CHAT

A BIRD’S EYE VIEW?

The new year is well underway and as Grey Power Federation continues to advocate on behalf of NZ seniors, addressing many issues where shortcomings are felt, we should also make time to laugh. So,...

MEMBER LETTERS

Drastic outcome from warped footpath

A letter in Grey Power magazine (September 2025) regarding hidden dangers in electronic doors, prompted me to share the following incident involving a TravelScoot...

It’s a changing world!

They used to fluff up hats with Mercury nitrate, until the hat makers went mad! They used to put arsenic into wallpaper before they...

Action plan for better lives

Just prior to Christmas 2025, the Better Later Life Action Plan 2025–2028 was launched in Blenheim by the Minister...

Presentation impresses Grey Power President

The Minister for Seniors, the Hon Casey Costello paid Grey Power a great honour by launching the Better Later...

Grey Power to Parliament: Hear our voice

Grey Power Federation ended 2025 in a series of rigorous advocacy meetings with Parliamentarians. Delegates left with some renewed...
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Call for non-partisan plan for seniors’ needs

Successive governments have continued to underfund and under resource services which are vital to our senior population. In December of...

Seniors’ needs in the spotlight

Last year’s November Parliamentary visit by Grey Power Federation delegates included discussions with the Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of...

Grey Power to Parliament: Hear our voice

Grey Power Federation ended 2025 in a series of rigorous advocacy meetings with Parliamentarians. Delegates left with some renewed...

Celebrating our seniors

It won’t be news to anyone that New Zealand is experiencing a profound demographic shift. Put simply, our population...

National fixing the basics, building the future

New Zealand is turning a corner – and that’s no coincidence. We’ve been focused on fixing the basics of...

Retirement with dignity

It’s 2026 and for many retirees, what matters most comes down to something simple: security. The security of knowing...

LIFESTYLE

DRIVING & LICENSING

Seniors’ needs in the spotlight

Last year’s November Parliamentary visit by Grey Power Federation delegates included discussions with the Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of...

Latest news on cognitive testing

Last year Grey Power strongly lobbied New Zealand Transport Association for a ruling on the mandatory use of cognitive...

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS! – March 2026

89 AND BEYOND! At 89 years old, Mary Baker Eddy, who founded the Christian Science movement, was still in control of the Church of Christ...

MEMBER BENEFITS

Are you using your benefits?

Grey Power Federation continues to negotiate for discounts and partnerships to benefit our members. Among those are: AIL – Every member receives a free $2000 accidental death and dismemberment policy...

TRAVEL

Curated tour a winner

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

Queensland Gold – Outback to reef

Our new Queensland Gold – Outback, Rail & Reef journey is designed to unfold in chapters — from the vast iron...

The call of the wild!

Imagine vast savannahs, thrilling wildlife safaris, the traditional Maasai Mara people, and dining under endless African skies. East Africa...

Journey aboard The Ghan with Pukekohe Travel

A journey aboard the iconic Ghan is a bucket-list experience through Australia’s Red Centre, stopping at fascinating, remote desert...

HEALTH & WELLBEING