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Celebrations have rung out across Hopper Living retirement villages in recent weeks after the group scored multiple wins in NZ’s Best Retirement/Lifestyle Villages and Care Facilities Awards for 2025. In particular, the Enduring Excellence Award went to for Maygrove Village in Orewa (pictured above) which can toast 10 years of...

Seniors New Zealand is proud to announce the winners and finalists of NZ’s Best Retirement/Lifestyle Villages and Care Facilities for 2025 recognising 50 standout facilities and four group providers across Aotearoa for exceptional resident experience, care quality and community life. Hopper Living has delivered one of the most comprehensive showings...

Some Grey Power members are asking whether they can appeal a failed mandatory cognitive test, given by their GP (doctor) who then refuses to provide them with a medical certificate? After consulting with NZTA, the short answer is that the legislation does not provide an appeal to NZTA. However, just...

In November, just as we go to print, Grey Power Federation is gearing up for another round of advocacy visits to Parliament and other organisations in Wellington. We are especially pleased to be meeting with Ministers and other party representatives who we have not visited since I took over the...

The widely used melatonin medication, Vigisom is now available over the counter at pharmacies without prescription. Michelle Kapinga, general manager of Vigisom melatonin supplier, Aspen New Zealand, says the medication improves sleep quality and morning alertness for people over 55 years of age who suffer from short term insomnia and...

There has been some confusion as to where and how members can subscribe to the quarterly physical magazine so they can receive it by post. The magazine subscription is not to be confused with your local association subs which are made to your local association’s account. The magazine subscription is...

New Zealand is saying goodbye to 3G networks from the end of this year and this may affect some Grey Power members. From the end of 2025, and into the beginning of 2026, the three New Zealand mobile network operators (2degrees, One NZ and Spark) will shut down their 3G...

Grey Power and the Disabled Older People’s Group have many advocacy issues in common covering services and respect for the wellbeing of all older people including those with disabilities. This article from the Disabled Older People’s Group offers thoughts on creating a better world for all seniors. Who are we? We...

Elaine McGlinchey from the Kawerau Grey Power Association recently came across an organisation called, Living Streets Aotearoa, which promotes wide accessibility for all. She writes: “To bring attention to the common problem of people parking their cars across footpaths the group has come up with ‘Yellow Feet’ cards to place...

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...