From Quarter 2 2025 the Federation Board has reluctantly decided to initiate a modest annual delivery charge for the quarterly Federation magazine.
Print and production costs have increased significantly and with a 40% increase in postage charges in 2024 free home delivery is no longer financially viable. This has been a very difficult decision to make, but with postage now at some $200,000 per year, the cost has become an unsustainable drain on our financial resources.
Therefore, the Federation has reluctantly agreed to introduce a small annual subscription fee of $10 per household for postal delivery of the hard copy. This will enable us to continue updating members on Federation activities and to provide high quality content across a range of topics. The digital version of our magazine will remain free.
Producing a magazine of this calibre involves substantial research, writing, editing and production investment.
Our media team is dedicated to delivering in-depth articles, captivating stories, and the latest updates across various fields. To maintain these high standards, and further enhance our offerings, we must ensure operations remain sustainable.
The March 2025 magazine will be the last issue mailed free to members’ homes.
By reducing our magazine costs, we will have funds available to:
- Meet with parliamentarians and government Ministers four times a year instead of the current two, thus continuing to advocate on behalf of older people living in NZ.
- Ensure there are more funds available for portfolio holders and standing committees. These funds will help address many issues which might otherwise be put aside due to lack of funds. Regular updates as to how funds are being used will ensure transparency and accountability.
- Allow Federation representatives to support associations around the country, especially those which are struggling.
- Investigate opportunities to make attendance at annual AGMs more economical.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
PRINT MAGAZINE
To subscribe for home delivery of the Federation Magazine you will need to deposit this year’s $10.00 subscription into the Federation bank account by the end of April 2025; that equates to just $2.50 per issue for four magazines.
When completing your bank transfer please put the word ‘magazine’ in the particular’s tab and your membership number in the reference tab. Make payment to: Grey Power 
Federation account 38-9018-0089518-00; See example here: →
If you don’t have a computer, or cannot access internet banking you could ask a family member or friend to do it for you, or use phone banking. You will NOT be able to pay through your local association.
DIGITAL MAGAZINE
If you want to switch to receiving the free digital version of the Federation Magazine please subscribe on-line at www.greypowermag.co.nz/subscribe/, or e-mail the Federation office with your membership number and state you would like to receive the Grey Power magazine in digital form.
If you are one of the over 2300 households already receiving your magazine as a digital copy you don’t have to do anything, as this will continue. New members will be invited to receive the magazine as a hard copy or digitally.
To acknowledge all those who are registered digital or paid home delivery subscribers by the end of April 2025 there will be worthwhile prize draw – watch for the full details soon.
Thank you all for your understanding and ongoing support.
