Grey Power Rotorua

Grey Power NZ Federation is supporting a proposed local pilot aimed at helping older homeowners downsize into warm, dry, accessible homes while remaining connected to their communities. The initiative responds to a growing problem for seniors in their late 70s and 80s who own mortgage-free homes that are now larger than they need and increasingly difficult to maintain, but who cannot access bridging finance to subdivide, build, or commission a smaller local home. Grey Power’s research...

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....