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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...

COMMUNITY

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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...

FROM THE EDITOR

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...

MEMBER LETTERS

Battling costs at every quarter

What an excellent March magazine. Initially, I had severe reservations about the costs of publishing a hard copy simply because of the financial impact...

Poor TV Subtitles

I am extremely hard of hearing and rely on well written subtitles to appreciate many TV programmes however, most television subtitles are absolute rubbish. Many...

LIFESTYLE

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...

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...

Fall in love with colourful cyclamens

Mother’s Day 2026 is well behind us but it is likely many Grey Power members may have a potted cyclamen blooming brightly – a...

Coming to terms

As I was waving goodbye to Sheila and the grandchildren, I noticed a flap of weighted skin swinging below my right arm, between my...

Fruit, berry or rose?

Did you know that botanically speaking, bananas are berries because they develop from a single flower with one ovary, have a fleshy interior, and a...

Understanding the retirement of copper phone and internet

Luke Henshall, Communications Manager, Chorus explains the latest on the retirement of NZ’s copper network, why these changes are taking place, and an outline...

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Winter, Continence & Staying Independent

Winter can bring a few extra challenges for our health and wellbeing. Colder weather often means we spend more...

Choosing the correct magnesium as you age

Chief Science Officer for SleepDrops International Ltd, Elizabeth Plant, answers two frequently asked and important questions regarding the use...

Managing arthritis pain during change of season

As the country heads into the cooler months, some 750,000 New Zealanders living with arthritis often notice a real...

Danzability – making a difference to life

Every Friday, people in their 60s through to their 90s gather for Danzability in Porirua. Some have Parkinson’s disease, some have...

FAMILYR: The family alert alarm that keeps you independent

For those who value their independence, safety doesn’t have to mean giving up freedom. Familyr is a leading New Zealand...

RECIPES

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Servings: 2-3 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup (250g) cottage cheese 3 large eggs 1⁄3 cup milk 130 g plain flour 2 tbsp caster sugar 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp of salt ...

Ham, Spinach and Cottage Cheese Frittata

This frittata keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days - perfect for meal prep and planning! Cottage cheese can be a delightful...

BOOKS

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...

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS

AGE HAS NO BOUNDS! June 2026

In today’s world, many septuagenarians have slowed only slightly and are still active in their professions, sports or artistic, religious and cultural circles. However, 100...

Grey Power has protected seniors for 40 years

The next chapter starts with you! For the past 40 years, Grey Power has been standing up for older New...

Resignation of national president Gayle Chambers

It was with great regret that the resignation of our president, Gayle Chambers, was accepted at the May meeting...

Federation seeking answers on all-hazard sirens

The future of an all-hazard sirens initiative for Mercury Bay and Simpsons Beach (Wharekaho) is back on the table...

Magazine subscriptions clarified

There has been some confusion as to where and how members can subscribe to the quarterly physical magazine so...

POLITICS

Green Party working with seniors for better results

Recently, Grey Power’s interest in extending the eligibility for the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) beyond the age of 65 was...

2026 a budget of cuts

Budget 2026 was National’s opportunity to show they had a plan to help New Zealanders get ahead. Instead, it...

Building a secure future

We can’t have prosperity – more jobs, more opportunity, and higher wages for hard-working Kiwis – without security. In an...

Super won’t change: “It’s not a bottom line, it’s a top line”

Throughout its 33 year history, New Zealand First has stood firm that your Superannuation will be protected. There will...

TRAVEL

Southern wonders

Are there places you have always thought about visiting but haven’t quite got there yet? Do you enjoy being driven...

Travel in good company

Some of the world’s most exotic destinations are best experienced in the company of like-minded travellers. World Journeys had this...

Escape to Fiji – An exclusive private charter cruise tour

There’s no better way to experience Fiji than from the deck of a private charter cruise. With Pukekohe Travel’s...

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound

Regarded as the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound is acclaimed as New Zealand’s most...

DRIVING & LICENSING

Seniors’ needs in the spotlight

Last year’s November Parliamentary visit by Grey Power Federation delegates included discussions with the Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of...

Latest news on cognitive testing

Last year Grey Power strongly lobbied New Zealand Transport Association for a ruling on the mandatory use of cognitive...

MEMBER BENEFITS

Are you using your benefits?

Grey Power Federation continues to negotiate for discounts and partnerships to benefit our members. Among those are: AIL – Every member receives a free $2000 accidental death and dismemberment policy...