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“Seniors thrive, in all our diversity, and with dignity and autonomy, in vibrant intergenerational communities,” this is the vision of the newly released Green Party Seniors Policy. The latest research and data all points to the same conclusion: Aotearoa New Zealand is woefully underprepared for our growing seniors population. Furthermore, we...

For many of us, nothing matters more than knowing children will have the best possible start in life. Today’s students are tomorrow’s doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers, business owners, and community leaders. Education is how we secure a safe, prosperous, and thriving New Zealand for generations to come. That is why...

Everywhere around New Zealand, people are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. Food prices are soaring, rents are soaring, and even going to the family doctor is getting near to $100 a visit. The cost of living, things like paying your rent or power bill, getting...

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...

It’s only through a strong, growing economy that we can create jobs, deal with the cost of living, and invest in frontline services like schools, hospitals, roads, and Police. After a tough few years, New Zealand’s economy is starting to recover – thanks to National’s careful management. Inflation and interest...

New Zealand has always thrived on ideas, hard work, and ambition. With our strong foundations and abundant resources, we have everything needed for a prosperous future. Now is the time to seize the opportunity to unlock potential, drive economic growth and build a stronger economy which benefits everyone. A growing economy...

There has been long-standing recognition that New Zealand First has an unrivalled reputation for delivering to our older New Zealanders. This remains true, and is reflected in our government coalition agreement. While we know there is much we can and will do in this space, it is important to shift...

New Zealand First is proud to be progressing policy commitments from our coalition agreement which prioritise the wellbeing of our older New Zealanders. It recognises that an ageing population is not a burden we need to overcome, but a privilege which enriches our communities. It is difficult to find...

Throughout 2024, the Government has prioritised rebuilding the economy, reducing living costs, improving healthcare and education, and making New Zealand safer. These are key concerns for seniors, and we are committed to lasting improvements which support wellbeing and quality of life. To help seniors manage rising costs, we have introduced tax...

Grey Power president, Gayle Chambers, and national secretary, Jo Millar’s recent parliamentary visit to raise a number of age concerns was, in general, met favourably. GAYLE CHAMBERS reports.