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Concerns regarding seniors’ health, retirement income and bridging finance for retirees were raised by Grey Power at Parliament last month. In an effort to spur more action on important issues troubling New Zealand seniors, Grey Power president, Gayle Chambers, vice president, David Marshall and the secretary, Jo Miller met with...

As the country debates a longer Parliamentary term, Grey Power’s own electoral process comes under scrutiny. Four years or three? That’s the question a possible referendum on extending New Zealand’s current Parliamentary term will pose as an increasing number of politicians and parties suggest extending the current Parliament term from...

As Alastair Duncan has stated in his article a proposal is being tabled at the 2025 Grey Power AGM to change the structure of the Federation’s board. This comes on the back of concerns regarding the effectiveness of the current board structure. The previous Board had initiated an independent review...

Good news! For many years Grey Power has advocated to government to raise the income threshold to be eligible for the Rates Rebate. Until now the income threshold has been set close to the single NZ Superannuation income. This has meant many married couples have found it challenging to qualify...

Grey Power has written to the Minister of Energy, Simon Watts, regarding significant energy price increases worrying our members. Concerns are outlined here. Energy prices have jumped since the Commerce Commission allowed gas and power distribution companies to earn more money and hike prices from April 1, 2025. Bills are also...

Grey Power Federation’s annual general meeting is all set to go this month with a number of issues up for discussion. In the time I have been president, I have taken keen interest in association and board member views and comments on the current board structure. Subsequently, this will be...

Government Ministers have been urged to stop hedging on major issues concerning this country’s seniors and, in many cases, all New Zealanders. When Grey Power president, Gayle Chambers and national secretary, Jo Miller, visited Parliament last month, they not only spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, but also...

Among the many issues that concern older New Zealanders today – health, housing, aged care and more – BILL RAYNER from Grey Power North Shore, reminds us not to forget the preservation of our heritage. Grey Power has a vital role in ensuring the history and heritage of our country...

Among productive meetings at Parliament last month, Grey Power president Gayle Chambers and national secretary, Jo Millar met with Ingrid Leary, Labour spokesperson for seniors. A range of issues were raised with Ms Leary including the need to extend the age group eligible for the shingles vaccine subsidy. Although Mrs Chambers...

Back in 1986 the official retirement age was 60 and the Government was urging people to put away savings for their retirement – many saved diligently.