Federation News

Thanks to all who responded to Grey Power’s elective surgery online survey in October. More than 400 responded and the data was extremely useful in briefing politicians at a recent parliamentary advocacy visit. The survey was restricted to those who had been on a hospital waiting list for surgery, or...

Due to the increasing burden of postage costs for our magazine, the Federation board has made the reluctant decision to implement an annual delivery fee of $10, commencing from Issue 2 in June 2025. The annual costs of postage for the Federation magazine now exceeds $200,000 annually and is stifling...

The need to urgently address New Zealand’s shambolic health system is again under scrutiny When I was younger, I thought I was bullet proof. Everything worked as it should and I took my physical aptitude for granted. Then I turned 65! All of a sudden, I had a knee and...

Gayle Chambers has hit the ground running in her new role as national president of Grey Power New Zealand Inc. Eager to embrace her new presidential role, Gayle Chambers says her first thought after election at the recent annual meeting in Wellington was: “What the hell have I done!” But...

A wide range of issues which matter to older New Zealanders were addressed at the recent Grey Power Federation annual meeting in Wellington Key topics included lobbying for fair superannuation policies, improving healthcare access and in-home care, and safeguarding senior rights. Exciting new initiatives such as enhancing Grey Power’s digital...

Gayle Chambers was elected to great acclaim as the new Federation President at the recent AGM held in Wellington. Gayle and her husband Jeff have been members of Grey Power since they turned 50, and when asked “Why so young?” she replied “Because we could’. Both my husband and I...

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, Jan Pentecost stood down from unexpectedly early. As well, Lew Findlay,...

Grey Power is pleased that MBIE is currently reviewing the phase-out of the low fixed charge regulations. “While we acknowledge the reasoning for removing universal low-user fixed charges, Grey Power remains of the view that low-user fixed charges should remain for those people who are on low incomes, and struggling...

As some members know, I resigned as the Grey Power NZ Federation president on 28 March this year. I did this with great regret and guilt for not seeing my term through. I believe that my reasons for resigning, although I had intended to nominate for another term, are...

Grey Power NZ has welcomed the Health Select Committee’s recent announcement that it will undertake an inquiry into Aged Care. Appropriate Aged Care is a significant challenge for many vulnerable older people, and their families. Grey Power are committed to ensuring that our seniors have the dignified care they need as...