Auckland Grey Power

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day🩷
October 10th
Gillian Dance;Nanette Nathoo Qsm; Heather Alford;Waitakere Grey Power Association - Te Manaaki Kaumātua o Waitākere;Grey Power North Shore;Grey Power New Zealand Federation Inc

World Mental Health Day🩷October 10.

07/10/2026

Life humbles you. As you grow old, you stop chasing the big things and start valuing the little things. Alone time, enough sleep, a good diet, long walks, and quality time with loved ones.
Simplicity becomes the ultimate goal.
Gillian Dance;Nanette Nathoo Qsm;
Heather Alford;Lingappa Kalburgi

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05/10/2026

Cherry blossoms in Auckland are in full bloom, and they won't last long! 🌸✨

Save this post for your cherry blossom hunting and tag your spring walk buddy!

LOCATIONS:
🌸 Auckland Domain (Parnell) – ~5 mins drive from C*D
🌸 Cornwall Park (Epsom) – ~15 mins drive from C*D
🌸 Auckland Botanic Gardens (Manurewa) – ~25 mins drive from C*D
🌸 Whitecliffs Drive (Waiau Pa) – ~45 mins drive from C*D
🌸 Matakana Village – ~55 mins drive from C*D Gillian Dance Nanette Nathoo Qsm;Heather Alford; Lingappa Kalburgi; Grey Power North Shore;Waitakere Grey Power Association - Te Manaaki Kaumātua o Waitākere

05/10/2026

DAY ONE: Lock it down
How secure are your accounts?
(Don’t be this guy!)
Advancing technology makes it easier than ever for
scammers to crack simple passwords.
These two simple actions can keep out the majority
of online attacks:
• Use long, strong and unique passphrases for
your important accounts
• Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
wherever you can.
Own Your Online

05/10/2026

Enrol early so you’re ready to vote! Enrolment closes before voting starts for the 2026 General Election.

Unlike previous elections, you won’t be able to enrol and vote at the same time.

If you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 4 October, then you'll get an EasyVote card! This makes voting quicker and easier for everyone.

Enrol or update your details now at vote.nz/enrol with your NZ driver licence, NZ passport or RealMe verified identity.

If you don't have those things, you can find other ways to enrol here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/other-ways-to-enrol or call us for free at any time on 0800 36 76 56.
Gillian Dance Nanette Nathoo Qsm; Heather Alford; Lingappa Kalburgi; Waitakere Grey Power Association - Te Manaaki Kaumātua o Waitākere; Grey Power North Shore;

Enrol early so you’re ready to vote! Enrolment closes before voting starts for the 2026 General Election.

Unlike previous elections, you won’t be able to enrol and vote at the same time.

If you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 4 October, then you'll get an EasyVote card! This makes voting quicker and easier for everyone.

Enrol or update your details now at vote.nz/enrol with your NZ driver licence, NZ passport or RealMe verified identity.

If you don't have those things, you can find other ways to enrol here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/other-ways-to-enrol or call us for free at any time on 0800 36 76 56.

04/10/2026

Today (1 October 2026) 4 new road rules have become law. Here's what they are:

The aim of the new rules is to make people’s travel safer and better reflect how people already use the roads. From today 1 October:

• Kids 12-years-old and younger can now ride their bikes on the footpath. Parents and caregivers are now also allowed to ride with them. Keep an eye out for kids on bikes when entering or leaving driveways.

• You’ll now be able to ride your e-scooter in cycle lanes. This’ll mean e-scooter riders can get to where they’re going more efficiently. The speed limit still applies to e-scooters, and we highly recommend that you wear a helmet when riding.

• There’s now a minimum passing gap of 1.5m when passing people riding bikes, horses or e-scooters that are travelling in your lane and heading in the same direction as you. This only applies to people driving motor vehicles or riding motorbikes. The 1.5m passing gap doesn’t apply to parked cars or people that are travelling in a different lane to you. If it’s not safe to pass, then you’ll need to wait and pass when it’s safe.

• Everyone is now required to give way to buses that are signalling that they’re leaving bus stops, the roadside or bus lanes on roads that’re 60km/h or less. This new rule allows for buses to safely re-enter traffic.

Earlier this year we asked for your feedback on these changes. We passed your feedback onto the Minister of Transport – there was broad support for the changes the Government proposed, and the Minister decided on the above.

We’ll keep you updated here – follow us if you aren’t already to get updates. There's also more information on our website: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driving-skills/new-lane-use-rules
Gillian Dance: Nanette Nathoo Qsm: Heather Alford; Lingappa Kalburgi; Grey Power North Shore; Grey Power New Zealand Federation Inc

Today (1 October 2026) 4 new road rules have become law. Here's what they are:

The aim of the new rules is to make people’s travel safer and better reflect how people already use the roads. From today 1 October:

• Kids 12-years-old and younger can now ride their bikes on the footpath. Parents and caregivers are now also allowed to ride with them. Keep an eye out for kids on bikes when entering or leaving driveways.

• You’ll now be able to ride your e-scooter in cycle lanes. This’ll mean e-scooter riders can get to where they’re going more efficiently. The speed limit still applies to e-scooters, and we highly recommend that you wear a helmet when riding.

• There’s now a minimum passing gap of 1.5m when passing people riding bikes, horses or e-scooters that are travelling in your lane and heading in the same direction as you. This only applies to people driving motor vehicles or riding motorbikes. The 1.5m passing gap doesn’t apply to parked cars or people that are travelling in a different lane to you. If it’s not safe to pass, then you’ll need to wait and pass when it’s safe.

• Everyone is now required to give way to buses that are signalling that they’re leaving bus stops, the roadside or bus lanes on roads that’re 60km/h or less. This new rule allows for buses to safely re-enter traffic.

Earlier this year we asked for your feedback on these changes. We passed your feedback onto the Minister of Transport – there was broad support for the changes the Government proposed, and the Minister decided on the above.

We’ll keep you updated here – follow us if you aren’t already to get updates. There's also more information on our website: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driving-skills/new-lane-use-rules

03/10/2026

🚨 Enrol or update your details by midnight tomorrow, 4 October to get your EasyVote card 🚨

You can vote without one, but EasyVote cards make voting quicker and easier.

It's quick and easy to enrol or update your details online at vote.nz/enrol if you have a NZ driver licence, NZ passport or RealMe verified identity.

If you don't have those things, all good - find other ways at vote.nz/other-ways - but because we're so close to 4 Oct, you should definitely return your completed form to us by email or upload so we receive it in time.

You can still enrol or update your details up until midnight 25 October, but because you won't be on the printed roll, you'll have to do a special vote which takes a little bit longer.
Gillan Dance ;Nanette Nathoo Qsm;Heather Alford;Lingappa Kalburgi; Waitakere Grey Power Association - Te Manaaki Kaumātua o Waitākere;Grey Power North Shore

🚨 Enrol or update your details by midnight tomorrow, 4 October to get your EasyVote card 🚨

You can vote without one, but EasyVote cards make voting quicker and easier.

It's quick and easy to enrol or update your details online at vote.nz/enrol if you have a NZ driver licence, NZ passport or RealMe verified identity.

If you don't have those things, all good - find other ways at vote.nz/other-ways - but because we're so close to 4 Oct, you should definitely return your completed form to us by email or upload so we receive it in time.

You can still enrol or update your details up until midnight 25 October, but because you won't be on the printed roll, you'll have to do a special vote which takes a little bit longer.

03/10/2026

Today on International Day for Older Persons, look to those who may have raised you, guided you and taught you what you needed to become the person you are today. Think of the times they saved you from doing something stupid, made sure you were safe and lectured you about the right thing to do.

Well, this is our brief lecture to you; 55% of fire fatalities are people over the age of 60. Think of someone over the age of 60 in your life. A parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or neighbour - do you know if they have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and living area? Don’t guess. Don’t assume. Help out your whānau.

If you think they might need help sorting this problem, you can request home fire safety visits through our website https://www.fireandemergency.nz/.../home-fire-safety-visits/
Gillian Dancec; Nanette Nathoo Qsm;Heather Alford;Lingappa Kalburgi;Waitakere Grey Power Association - Te Manaaki Kaumātua o Waitākere;Grey Power North Shore; Grey Power New Zealand Federation Inc

02/10/2026

AI attacks are getting smarter, faster, and harder
to spot. Cyber criminals aren't just targeting
computers, they're targeting people. That’s why
our people are our strongest line of defence.
We’re taking part in Cyber Smart Week (5-11
October) to help our people build cyber-smart
habits and strengthen our cyber resilience
Own Your Online
Dance Nanette Nathoo Qsm;Heather Alford;Lingappa Kalburgi; Waitakere Grey Power Association - Te Manaaki Kaumātua o Waitākere;Grey Power North Shore

AI attacks are getting smarter, faster, and harder
to spot. Cyber criminals aren't just targeting
computers, they're targeting people. That’s why
our people are our strongest line of defence.
We’re taking part in Cyber Smart Week (5-11
October) to help our people build cyber-smart
habits and strengthen our cyber resilience
Own Your Online

29/09/2026

An estimated 83,000 New Zealanders live with dementia – a figure projected to nearly double by 2050 – with the vast majority remaining in their own homes. Despite growing awareness and gradual improvements in building retrofit programmes, most New Zealand homes aren’t designed for their needs.
Gilli Dance ;Nanette Nathoo Qsm;Heather Alford;Lingappa Kalburgi;

Despite growing awareness and gradual improvements in building retrofit programmes, most New Zealand homes aren’t designed for people with dementia.