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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...

Passing of a Grey Power superstar The recent passing of Grey Power national secretary, Jo Millar has left both the Board and associations mourning the loss of a tireless advocate for the well-being and care of seniors across New Zealand. National president, Gayle Chambers says Jo worked hard for the Board...

The months of June and July brought much sadness with the passing of three well-known Grey Power members who had given so much of themselves to Grey Power. Jo Millar, Board member for some years and most recently national secretary (see obituary page 5); Dean Chandler-Mills, president of Upper Hutt,...

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...

Driver licence renewal is now easier for senior motorists, thanks to improvements NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has made to the renewal application process and reminders. As from last month, senior drivers won’t need to fill in their personal information such as name, address, gender and organ status on...

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...