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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...

The immediate nationwide adoption of all-hazard sirens into the design principles of an integrated safety management system for New Zealand is deemed imperative by Grey Power Federation NZ. Grey Power national president, Gayle Chambers says such sirens are vital for the enhanced safety of all citizens but are particularly important...

Grey Power welcomes fresh government plans to overhaul New Zealand’s emergency management system. The Hon. Mark Mitchell (Minister for Emergency Management), recently outlined a long-term vision for strengthening disaster resilience and emergency management. A document, which builds on the 14 recommendations made in a damning inquiry into last year’s deadly weather...

Founder of the Death Without Debt movement, Fergus Wheeler, recently outlined to Parliament, suggested reforms to the country’s outdated burial, cremation and death registration laws and regulations. He has made similar presentations to some Grey Power associations so his message will be familiar to many members. In particular, Fergus noted that...

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 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.

Creating warmer Kiwi homes since 2011 – 50,000 and counting Greenside Energy Solutions has been committed to creating warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient homes for Kiwi families since 2011. Known initially as GreenStar, it was one of the first companies to be involved with the Warmer Kiwi Homes Scheme. Since then,...

Earlier this year, Netsafe together with Chorus, launched a collection of free ‘Get Set Up for Safety’ educational resources to help older adults keep themselves safe online, while enjoying the benefits of being connected. You will find them online here: www.netsafe.org.nz/olderpeople The initial ‘Get Set Up For Safety’ resources include six...

In a recent Grey Power Federation Board Meeting, Sharnie Warren, CEO of Pulse Energy and Grey Power Electricity, shed light on the diverse payment options available for members, emphasising a commitment to providing tailored solutions for customers unique needs. SmoothPay – stability in budgeting Grey Power Electricity introduces SmoothPay, allowing customers...

Netsafe has just launched its new “Get set up for safety” guides, tailored specifically for older adults in Aotearoa. Created together with Chorus, the collection of user-friendly resources includes printable booklets, pamphlets and videos covering essential online safety advice and practical  instructions. They are designed to help older adults make...