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Grey Power Elects David Marshall as National President

Grey Power NZ Federation has elected David Marshall as its new National President, with the experienced Grey Power leader calling for a stronger national voice for senior New Zealanders as the country faces major debates over retirement income, healthcare, housing and the cost of living. Marshall was elected at Grey...

Grey Power thrives after four decades

Born in protest, built on principle — Grey Power marks 40 years of defending fairness for older New Zealanders As Grey Power New Zealand marks 40 years of advocacy, the organisation is revisiting the powerful images which sparked a nationwide movement — photographs which captured the determination of seniors who...

Grey Power 40th Anniversary

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Non-political, apolitical, non-partisan – Confused?

From time to time the magazine and the Federation office receive letters about Grey Power’s political stance. Some members have questioned the apparent contradiction that the Federation magazine contains articles from different political parties despite our perceived stance as being ‘apolitical.’ After discussion, and a bit of research, the Federation has...

Fabulous lifestyle for over 65s

Why not free up your capital and realise dreams of living a relaxed, sociable lifestyle by moving into Peria Apartments or Peria Village at Opotiki? Exclusive to over 65s, and boasting first class amenities with secure parking and an enviable social life, this twin complex, situated in private and peaceful...

Creating healthier Kiwi homes

Director of Greenside Energy Solutions, Jeremy Kellett, outlines the availability of government grants to help create warmer homes, and how the company can assist with transformation. Greenside Energy Solutions is committed to creating warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient homes for Kiwi families. Initially known as GreenStar, we were one of the...

The EV you’ve been waiting for…

There’s always a point where new technology stops feeling like a leap of faith and starts feeling just right. That’s the exact feeling Suzuki captures perfectly with the all-new fully electric e VITARA. For most of us, the question around electric cars hasn’t been, “are they interesting?” It’s been, “are they...

Keep calm and carry on…

Listening to or watching ‘The News’ is not for the faint-hearted these days. Always something to raise the blood pressure or get the head shaking! Not least of which are the many reports we hear about the current ‘cost of living crisis’. And, it’s affecting people all around the...

From the Editor…June 2026

Well, by now many of you will have read or heard about the resignation of our president, Gayle Chambers and also of the sad passing of former president Jan Pentecost. Firstly: Although I have worked with Gayle only since being appointed magazine editor some two years ago, I will sorely...

Dear members

This will be my last report as Grey Power National President. As many of you are aware at last issue I was still waiting on a right leg, total hip replacement, which I have now had. However, in the latter stages of my wait time, the nerve in the same...

Commitment to universal superannuation reaffirmed

Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS). This follows recent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to discussing possible means-testing. Grey Power national vice-president, David Marshall says while the organisation welcomes constructive debate about the future of retirement income, it...

Chit Chat – June 2026

Lovely to see members sending in their ‘funnies’ for our Chit Chat column. This one comes from Elaine McGlinchey, Kawerau Grey Power: “Quite a few years ago I was visiting my sister, a very fit and regular gym-goer. We were having coffee with her like-minded friends when she said she...
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