Fake news on pension reform

Please be aware that the article being circulated on-line about the Government’s plans to abolish state pensions is Fake News.

The original news item is very alarming and appears to be on the NZ Herald website, by a Herald Journalist. One hint that it is false is that the web address (https://nznews-herald.click….. is not the same as the genuine NZ Herald website address : https://www.nzherald.co.nz/

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Urgent action needed to deliver pay equity for care and support workers

Grey Power is calling on the Government to fully fund a pay equity settlement for 65,000 care and support of workers in the wake of today’s nationwide rallies.

Grey Power President Gayle Chambers said care and support workers provided many older New Zealanders with the support they need to live in dignity and to enjoy a rewarding, safe and sustainable quality of life.

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Our next talk (and AGM) . . .

Talk from Daran Ponter, Chair Greater Wellington Regional Council

11am, Monday 20 May 2024, Tararua Tramping Clubrooms, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington.

Daran Ponter, Chair Greater Wellington Regional Council, will make a presentation and answer your questions. Daran is a good speaker and his last talk on the problems with the buses gave us a lot to think about.

Wellington Central Grey Power Annual General Meeting

Notice is given that the Wellington Central Grey Power Annual General Meeting will be held at 12 midday on Monday 20 May 2024, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington followed by a light lunch.
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December newsletter

Available here

In this issue:

A new Minister . . . and government
We meet the Mayor – almost!
Xmas lunch
Retirement villages review
Finding a tradie
e-scooters: the bad news
Your next stop is . . .
Hearing aids: Consumer investigates
Cheap movies
Changing how you get the Grey Power magazine
Paracetamol vs ibuprofen: what works best?
Keeping your balance with Nymbl
Annoying chores with unexpected health benefits

If you sent in a submission on e-scooters you should have got the following reply. We’re sending this for the benefit of those who didn’t send in anything.

We’re getting in touch to let you know that we have decided to renew the e-scooter declaration for a further five years.

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