Grey Power Rotorua

Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), following recent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to discussing possible means-testing. Grey Power National Vice-President David Marshall said while the organisation welcomes constructive debate about the future of retirement income, it remains firmly opposed to any move toward means-testing. “New Zealand Superannuation provides certainty, dignity and...

Grey Power Calls for Stronger Protections as Medimap Cyber Breach Raises Serious Concerns for Older New Zealanders — Grey Power New Zealand is expressing deep concern following the recent cyber-attack on Medimap, a digital health platform widely used across aged care, disability services and community healthcare. The breach, which resulted in unauthorised access and changes to patient records, has understandably shaken confidence in systems many older New Zealanders rely on every day....

Grey Power has long advocated against the loss of cheques and decreasing banking services nationally, but particularly in our rural areas. The release of the Reserve Bank’s Consultation paper on Tuesday was a welcome breath of fresh air for all those disadvantaged by the reduction in services from the banking sector over the past decade. NZ has lost around 40% of its bank branches, and many of those remaining work on reduced hours. Grey Power National President Gayle Chambers stated “ While...