About Grey Power
Grey Power Federation was founded in February 1986 as a voluntary organisation.
Those involved in the early days were angry at the imposition of the surcharge on New Zealand Superannuation.
Originally formed as the Auckland Superannuitants Association, Grey Power has grown nationally and gone from strength to strength. Today there are about 60,000 financial members that stem from more than 75 Associations that are spread throughout the country.
In simplistic terms we are actually a Lobby groupGoogle defines a lobby group as “A group of people who band together and try to influence people in public office and politicians. Usually involves direct, face-to-face contact
which we do by representation and at our meetings..
About Morrinsville Grey Power
Morrinsville Grey Power promotes the welfare and well-being of the 50 plus age group. Our mission is to be the appropriate voice for all issues affecting this mature aged group.
Our membership has been steadily increasing enabling us to have a very strong voice in our local community.
We are active participants in a nationwide organisation that has over 60,000 members.
Our strength is in our numbers. Simply by being a member you give us Power!
To get in touch, please visit our Contact Page
Grey Power’s Aims and Objectives
- To advance, support and protect the welfare and well-being of New Zealand’s mature aged group
- To affirm and protect that statutory right of every New Zealand resident, to a sufficient New Zealand Superannuation entitlement
- To strive for a provision of a quality Health Care to all New Zealand residents regardless of income and location
- To oppose all discriminatory and disadvantageous legislation affecting rights, security and dignity
- To be non-aligned with any political party, and to present a strong united lobby to all. Be it Parliament, Local Bodies or statutory groups on matters affecting mature New Zealanders
- To promote and establish links with kindred organizations
- To promote recognition of the wide-ranging services provided to senior citizens of New Zealand
Grey Power Achievements
A brief overview of some results that Grey Power has been effective in achieving:
- Removal of the Surtax
- Asset Testing Legislation being Phased Out
- Lower doctors’ Fees
- Lower Pharmacy Fees
- Removal Over 80’s Driving Tests
- Removal Simulated Driving Tests by Occupational Therapists
- Lower Tariff Electricity
- Superannuation Increased to 66% NATOTWW (net after tax ordinary time weekly wage)
- Rate Rebate Scheme revitalised and more recently extended to include retirement village residents
- Independent Superannuation & Income Centres
- Improved Regulations for Rest Homes
- Code of Practice for Rest Homes
- Abolition of Interest on Student Loans
- The National Superannuation Adjustment for the Tax Cuts in the 2008 Budget is a long awaited recognition by a major political party of the plight of the elderly reliant on NZ Superannuation
- Hearing aid subsidy increased
- Rates Rebate Scheme indexed to CPI. Amount now $580 (originally $500) and threshold now $23,240 (from 20,000 originally)
- Spot Audits for Rest Homes
- Retention of Graduating Doctors – (Student Loan)
- Lowering Electricity Increase for ETS
- Retention of SuperGold Card Off-Peak Travel
- Retention of SuperGold Card Waiheke Island Ferry Travel
- Increased funding for Gloucoma operations
- Annual clothing allowance for grandparents raising grandchildren (In conjunction with Grandparents raising Grandchildren)
- Winter Energy Payment
- Security doors on most Council owned pensioner flats
Morrinsville Committee
| President | Ron Tuck | (07) 889-7231 |
| Secretary | Bryan Frost | 022 0302300 |
| Treasurer | Sheree Blackwood | 020 41637076 |
| Welfare | Helen Beggs | 027 2177 383 |
| Membership/Website | Jim Lyne | (07) 889-1667 |
| Mike Gribble | (07) 889-5472 |
| Carole Greenville | (07) 889-3244 |
| Sandra Upson | (07) 889-3663 |
| Sonia Johnson | 027 240-3333 |
