The Grey Power submission on the inquiry into Aged Care Provision, Parliament, on 18 Sept 2024
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/
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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June newsletter
Lots of stuff: see here.
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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Aged Care Commissioner talk
What does the Aged Care Commissioner do? What are her concerns about aged care? Just in: the slides from the recent Aged Care Commissioner’s talk to Grey Power Wellington Central. Aged Care Com presentation April 2024.pptx
March newsletter
Lots of stuff here.
December newsletter
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.