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Spirited debate, searching questions and points of order were hallmarks of Grey Power’s June annual general meeting in Wellington. While some remits were approved, others failed to win approval although voting was close in many cases. In particular, a move to see the capitation rate of $7.50 raised to $10 per...

Delegates from across the country take time out at the Grey Power’s three-day annual meeting in Wellington recently. Read more: Thrashing out issues

The unveiling of Grey Power’s refreshed logo was met with enthusiasm at the annual general meeting in June. The Rt Hon Winston Peters and Grey Power vice president, David Marshall released the all-concealing curtain to reveal a new grey and blue colour combination with a suitably studious owl encompassed within...

Three significant speakers addressed Grey Power’s annual meeting in Wellington. Each provided insights and thoughts on terrain New Zealand seniors must often navigate as they age. It’s hard to deny that Winston Peters is, at the very least, an entertaining speaker or that he doesn’t express an affinity with New...

With postage costs for delivery of Grey Power magazine now untenable, the Federation Board, earlier this year, instigated a small annual home delivery subscription rate of $10. This is to ensure subscribed members have the magazine sent to their homes. There are few publications available at just $2.50 each –...

Kapiti Coast’s ‘Age Friendly Business Initiative’ made it a deserving winner of a Grey Power achievement award for an association of more than 1500 members. Kapiti Coast Grey Power received the award at the recent New Zealand Grey Power AGM in Wellington where national president, Gayle Chambers said: “It’s great...

A strong group of volunteers plus a large and committed membership saw Napier & Districts Grey Power take out the achievement award for an association of up 1500 members. The association’s monthly public meetings welcome, on average, 120 people who appreciate guest speakers appropriate for its senior age group. Every year begins...

A wealth of successful initiatives earned Waimate Grey Power the achievement award for an association of up to 500 members. Among its many commendable activities, Waimate Grey Power followed up on a Waimate District Council survey which could be accessed only through the council website. The association felt this didn’t...

In response to a request from the Minister of Health, Simeon Brown and the Associate Minister of Health (and Minister for Seniors) Casey Costello, Grey Power Federation has compiled a survey to assess the level and standard of government-funded, in-home domestic care for those in need. The Federation invites all...

Saying goodbye to someone who has made such a huge contribution to the smooth running of Grey Power’s administration was never going to be easy. Nevertheless, a farewell lunch in July for Janice Harding was not about tears. Instead, there was banter, discussion and laughter in recognition of the amazing...