Waka Kotahi is encouraging people to be vigilant, because of a number of online scams targeting vehicle owners. They included scammers pretending to be Waka Kotahi representatives and asking drivers to urgently renew their licences, another saying the driver had overdue toll payments, and another claiming the driver was owed a refund. A link in the emails then transfers drivers to a fraudulent website
Save aged care in NZ
New Zealand’s aged residential care sector is facing severe staffing shortages and is not being funded equitably compared with the public sector. This essential branch of the health system is under threat. The care sector have launched a petition with the support of Grey Power. Check out https://www.change.org/p/save-aged-care-in-aotearoa-new-zealand
Census workers wanted
In March 2023 there will be a nationwide Census. At present a recruitment campaign is underway. There are many paid fixed-term (full-time and part-time) contract positions available for Census 2023. People of all ages (18-75 years) are being sought. See https://www.persolkelly.co.nz/censusjobs/ for details
Need to support those who can’t or won’t access the internet
An excellent article by Dr Andrew Hubbard of Citizens Advice Bureau
Newsletter for July
A bit late but here it is.
Free face masks
The Ministry of Health is supplying free face masks, via Grey Power, to those over 65. The catch is that you must collect them from Mt Victoria, or send in a suitably sized stamped addressed envelope to 13 Queen Street, Mt Victoria. If you are interested email membership@
Budget 2022 has been a disappointment for New Zealand’s leading advocate for older people.
Grey Power Federation
Although the Grey Power Federation is pleased to note that the Government is investing $3.103 million over four years to continue implementing the Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua strategy’s current action plan priorities to encourage digital inclusion, senior entrepreneurship, and shared housing and announced an increase in the dental health grant which has been overdue for many years, the Federation president Jan Pentecost said it was particularly disappointing that the cost-of-living package, announced in the budget, excluded vulnerable older people on national superannuation.
March newsletter
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Winter energy payments start soon
From the Ofice of Seniors
The Winter Energy Payment will be paid from 1 May to 1 October.
This payment helps people keep their homes and families warmer and healthier over winter.
People don’t need to apply for the Winter Energy Payment. If they’re eligible, they’ll get it automatically with their other payments.
New plan to help seniors overcome job discrimination
From the Grey Power Federation
Grey Power has hailed a government plan to support older people to return to and stay in the workforce as long overdue.
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NZ Super payments increase 6% from April.
The Government has confirmed that NZS payments will increase from April by 6%. This is welcome news as the high rate of inflation we are encountering has been eroding the buying power of super payments. This increase matches the rate of inflation in 2021. For those who are single and living alone will receive a $26/week increase, and couples, both eligible, will see an additional $40/week in their bank account.
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