Housing & Accommodation

After marketing retirement villages for some years, real estate consultant, Sandy Taylor, and her husband moved into a Hillsborough complex some six years ago. She reports that it has been the right move for them. On entering our senior years, my husband and I were keen for our family to...

Electricity bills are certain to rise next year as higher costs of generating and distributing power are passed to all consumers, including Grey Power members. Members who use small amounts of power are probably already noticing big increases in their bills due to the gradual removal – strongly opposed by...

As New Zealand’s population ages, the demand for retirement villages is steadily increasing. This means advising on retirement village agreements has become a core part of the work by elder law specialists. Because communities offer a blend of independent living choices with the added benefits of support and healthcare, they...

As the years fly by, it’s easy to see how people can turn around and suddenly find themselves rapidly approaching retirement without having given much thought to what they would like to do or how they want to age.

Throughout 2024, the Government has prioritised rebuilding the economy, reducing living costs, improving healthcare and education, and making New Zealand safer. These are key concerns for seniors, and we are committed to lasting improvements which support wellbeing and quality of life. To help seniors manage rising costs, we have introduced tax...

New Zealand First is proud to be progressing policy commitments from our coalition agreement which prioritise the wellbeing of our older New Zealanders. It recognises that an ageing population is not a burden we need to overcome, but a privilege which enriches our communities. It is difficult to find...

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...

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 such as a longer hospital stay. Older people have waited...

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 & Heating options making these fundamentals affordable and in some cases...

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 survive on the single NZ Superannuation weekly payment of $477.52,...

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 survive on the single NZ Superannuation weekly payment of $477.52,...

I was privileged to represent Grey Power at this important Hui held in Auckland on 3 October. The purpose was to support a collaborative approach amongst key organisations to advancing the causes of older people during the UN Decade of Health Ageing. Sponsored by the Selwyn Foundation, together with Age...