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Grey Power New Zealand often goes to the Government and advocates on behalf of older people to ministers, etc. One of our major points is the level of superannuation paid out to over 65-year-olds in this country. Along with others over the years, we have fought a continuous battle...

Welcome to the first President’s chat for 2024 and a belated, but very happy, safe, and fulfilling New Year to you all. My New Year’s wish is that no one says older people don’t matter. This is a comment I have heard many times from members, and my hope is...

It is always encouraging to be able to offer our Grey Power members more benefits, and lately we have had some new additions to the companies providing discounts to Grey Power members. While some may also be available through Super GoldCard, not all our members are yet at the qualifying...

I know it is hard to believe, but here we are in November. The year is nearly done and the 2023 general election has come and gone. Now we look forward to working with another Government on your behalf. I hope the elected politicians and their policy advisors will listen...

I was appointed the interim treasurer for Grey Power NZ after the last AGM. During the meeting the budget presented was rejected and the board was told to rethink it. This we have done, and the new budget was sent out to all associations. Over the past few weeks I...

Grey Power Immediate Past Vice President Pete Matcham recently made a presentation to the New Zealand Association of Gerontology’s annual conference. The conference aimed to celebrate older people and their essential contributions to society and to address ageism. His report summarises the highlights of his presentation, “Driven to Distraction:...

The AGM widely canvassed views from members on options for increasing membership numbers and support from the community. Below we address some of the key suggestions. 1. How could the Federation significantly boost annual income by at least $150K/year without increasing capitation fees? Increase membership Engage with the public Hold presentations...

Here we are nearing the end of winter and I hope you are weathering it well. Hi folks, I know spring is nearly here because we have an orphan lamb living beside our log fire, baaing deafeningly (you would be surprised how loud a very small woolly animal can be) about...

The AGM commenced with a Whakatau led by a Te Ati Awa representative. He reminded members that the environment connects and sustains us, and we are guardians of this. He acknowledged those present and those who have passed away recently. Pete Matcham acknowledged Te Ati Awa and also our responsibilities...

In August this year the new Grey Power Federation website was unveiled. The new look website ushered in a host of changes and updates enabling members to more easily access useful information. Grey Power vice president David Marshall recently outlined some of the key improvements. The website can be...