From Grey Power Federation
On the 11TH Aug 2021 Federation President Jan Pentecost issued a press release regarding the significant power outage that affected parts of the North Island and many thousands of homes. Continue reading “Were you affected by the power cut?”
From Performing Arts Aotearoa Wikiproject
Aotearoa theatre advocate Lisa Maule is part way through a four month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon to increase the visibility of New Zealand arts on the world’s most popular open source information hub after receiving a grant from Wikimedia Foundation.
Continue reading “Arts advocates required for Wikipedia Edit-a-thon”
“Unless you’re sure you’re talking with the bank, stop the call.”
That’s the message from an elderly man who lost thousands of dollars from his bank accounts after fraudsters convinced him to tell them his details.
More here on RSNZ
Interesting article from Henry Cooke on how housing policy cuts across party lines: the divisions are between those who have property and those who don’t.
From Grey Power Federation
We had a query from a member about the receiving of overseas cheques etc from pension plans. The Bankers Association have advised the following:
Banking information for Grey Power May 2021
The following information has been provided by New Zealand’s six biggest banks to the Grey Power Federation. If what they say doesn’t correspond with what you experience please get in touch with Grey Power.
The Grey Power Federation has welcomed the inclusion of an aged care commissioner in the Government’s budget release last week and it supports a better service for people who receive Home and Community Support Services (HCSS).
Continue reading “Budget 2021 – a C+ for many older people?”
Here’s an excellent article about how you need to be careful in any end-of-life care directives : it is easy to end up in a totally terrible situation because you said what you didn’t want, rather than what you did.
You can pay your bills not only at your bank, but at NZ Post shops:
Johnsonville Post Shop
Johnston Street Post Shop
Karori Central Post Shop
Manners Street Post Shop
Tawa Post Shop
NZ Post House, Ground Floor, 7 Waterloo Quay
Daran was the guest speaker at our 2021 AGM. What follows is his “official”presentation; however most of the talk was taken up with discussion of the current dispute between NZBus and the Tramways Union which has affected bus services. Unfortunately I don’t have notes on that part of the talk, which was really interesting about the differences between the parties and what the Regional Council can (and can’t) do about it.
Are you baffled by technology?
Want to learn how to do Internet banking?
Need to connect with the grandkids on Watsapp?
Come to our free Continue reading “Tea & tech”
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