Grey Power North Shore

12/09/2026

Thanks to the nzherald.co.nz for livestreaming the GreyPower North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ELECTION MEETING FOR SENIORS yesterday.

Here's the full video. Please note: The sound doesn't start until 3 minutes in ... so maybe just scroll through to that point.

Thanks to our great MC Andrew Dickens of Newstalk ZB.

NZ Herald Live: Election meeting for seniorsSubscribe and be not...

11/09/2026

It was great to hear the major parties talk to their policies on key issues affecting seniors at our Election Meeting For Seniors today.

We were delighted to host Winston Peters, Chlöe Swarbrick, Karen Chhour MP, Dan Bidois, Shanan Halbert MP, and Qiulae Wong, speaking on issues affecting seniors.

Here's a few photos from today's event.

11/09/2026

As an aside ... on advice from Police and Parliamentary Services, we did engage private security for today's Election Meeting For Seniors. The Police also attended, as a precautionary measure.

We know our members well enough to know we're well informed and highly engaged - but not a security risk. But this was a public meeting, and accepted advice that we needed to take additional measures.

There were no incidents requiring any kind of intervention, of course - but we remain concerned that abuse and threats to politicians have become a part of our political discourse, necessitating security and Police presence.

We thank everyone who attended today's meeting and contributed to a spirited, but respectful, debate.

Increased threats and incidents of harassment against politicians have forced changes to election campaign events, with organisers told to call in extra se

11/09/2026

ELECTION MEETING FOR SENIORS
GreyPower North Shore & Hibiscus Coast hosted an Election Meeting For Seniors today - and were delighted to host a stellar lineup of speakers: Winston Peters (NZ First), Chloe Swarbrick (Green Party), Karen Chhour (ACT), Dan Bidois (National), Shanan Halbert (Labour) and Qiulae Wong (Opportunity).

Check the NZ Herald live updates here:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-major-parties-speak-about-issues-affecting-seniors-at-grey-power-election-meeting/RAH5P24C2FACDKJX6X5HGTRZXY/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawUQgWlwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXpPQkUyNU9saTNzSGtPNkRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexT9VtbluU-NXpZZb_omhcMisBD6OYHdtAc1R9XMmo84LPjOc6MUtFYnny3g_aem_zcNR26yAm_rVEBlvMyDCLA =1789090030

Winston Peters and Chlöe Swarbrick among the politicians hoping to woo Auckland seniors.

04/09/2026

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗦
📆 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥, 𝟭𝗣𝗠 (doors open 12.30pm)
📍 Netball North Harbour, 44 Northcote Rd, Northcote
Hosted by Grey Power North Shore & Hibiscus Coast
All seniors 55+ are welcome - you don't have to be a member.

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 (NZ First), 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 (Green), 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 (ACT), 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗶𝘀 (National), 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 (Labour), 𝗤𝗶𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗴 (Opportunity). Note: Te Pati Māori were invited but have not responded.

The speakers will outline their party's policies on NZ Superannuation and other topics of particular interest to seniors.

JOIN GREYPOWER - and be part of our powerful national movement! Membership open to anyone 55+.
https://membership.greypower.co.nz/

01/09/2026

Clear your shelves, share the stories, support the community!
The Rotary Kaipātiki Charity Book Fair 2026 is coming to Northcote College Hall, Friday 1 – Sunday 3 October 2026.
You can donate books at Z Stations until 27 September 2026.
If you need help, call 027 426 8093 for donation enquiries.

Clear your shelves, share the stories, support the community.

The Rotary Kaipātiki Charity Book Fair 2026 is coming to Northcote College Hall, 1–3 October 2026.

Book donations can be made through our Z Service Station Book Drive, running 31 August–27 September 2026.

Call 027 426 8093 for donation enquiries.

29/08/2026

NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL IN CRISIS – PUBLIC MEETING
Thursday 3 September
6:30–8pm
Netball North Harbour, 44 Northcote Rd, Northcote

Many of you, or your families and friends will have had personal experience of North Shore Hospital’s Emergency Department – which this week declared a state of emergency, saying they are critically understaffed.
Join nurses, healthcare workers and the community to hear what’s at stake for our health system this election, and put the hard questions to local candidates.

29/08/2026

Did you know retirement village residents can claim the rates rebate? Or that the Disability Allowance can fully cover a monitored medical alarm?
MoneyHub has pulled every over-65 entitlement, discount and support into one free list

​Our list covers every entitlement, discount and support available to New Zealanders 65 and over - NZ Super extras, health, rates relief, SuperGold and more, in one list.

29/08/2026

We packed the hall at our Orewa meeting yesterday! Great presentations, and a lively Q&A marked this special meeting as we head into November's general election.

Thanks to the candidates who came to present their party's policies (and answer questions) on NZ Super and other key issues affecting seniors - such as health, housing, and cost of living, as we head into a general election.

From left - Helena Roza (ACT), Emma Chatterton (National), Trish Deans (President, GreyPower North Shore & Hibiscus Coast), Darryl Habraken (NZ First), Estefania Muller-Pallares (Labour), Josh Jacobsen (Green Party), Holly Knill (Opportunity).

National MP Mark Mitchell was unable to attend, as parliament was unexpectedly in an urgent session.

29/08/2026

We have so many questions, but no answers ... yet.
We'll keep you posted as we learn more.

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Auckland Grey Power

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