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20/06/2026

GREYPOWER National Magazine - June 2026

19/06/2026

Winter can bring a few extra challenges for our health and wellbeing. For some, these seasonal changes can also affect bladder control and continence management.

Winter can bring a few extra challenges for our health and wellbeing. Colder weather often means we spend more time indoors, drink more hot beverages, and become less active than we are during the warmer months. For some people, these seasonal changes can also affect bladder control and continence m...

18/06/2026

But not for 92-year-old Peter Singh and his top-of-the-line iPhone 17. "I do my emails, I do my banking," he said. "I can find my way in the car."

Tech whizz Peter Singh urged anyone feeling intimidated by the rapidly-changing digital world to reach out to one of the many organisations available to help them get their heads around it.

https://seniornet.nz/

Endless apps, pop-ups, passwords, updates, downloads, and deepfakes - the relentless march of the digital age is enough to make anyone's head spin.

17/06/2026

New Zealand Police - Do not leave bank cards in letterboxes.

Police are urging South Auckland residents to remain vigilant following reports of scammers targeting trusting people.

Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB, says Police are aware that some members of the community, particularly older people, are becoming the victim of a “leave your bank cards in your letterbox” scheme.

“In this scam, offenders contact victims by phone while pretending to be investigating fraudulent use of their bank card.

“They convince the victim that their bank account has been compromised and instruct them to place their bank card in their letterbox so it can be ‘collected for investigation’.”

However this is a scam, he says.

“Offenders then later attend the property, retrieve the cards, and use them to withdraw cash or make purchases.”

Detective Senior Sergeant Taylor says Police have seen similar scams used previously across New Zealand, where offenders impersonate authorities to gain victims’ trust and access to their finances.

“These scams can result in significant financial loss and are particularly distressing for victims.”

Police advise people to:

• Never follow instructions to leave your bank cards or personal information in your letterbox or outside your home.

• Do not provide your PIN, passwords or banking details to anyone over the phone.

• If you are unsure, hang up and contact your bank using the official phone number, or the phone number recorded on the back of the bank card.

• If someone contacts you claiming to be Police, you can verify this by calling 105.

“Police are asking family members, neighbours and caregivers to check in with elderly or vulnerable people and ensure they are aware of this scam.

“By doing this, you could potentially stop someone you love from becoming a victim.”

If you or someone you know has been targeted or fallen victim, please report it to Police via 105 or online at 105.police.govt.nz, and contact your bank immediately.

15/06/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It's a good time to check in on the older people in our lives.

Many forms of abuse are subtle, seem acceptable or are done “for the person’s own good”. Abusers are often close to the older person, and trusted.

If you're concerned about someone, or just want to talk about something that worries you, call the Elder Abuse Response Service: 0800 32 668 65.

15/06/2026

SENIORS NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2026

Since it was introduced, the SuperGold Card has become one of the most widely used and valued services for older New Zealanders. More than just a card, it provides practical support through discounts, concessions, and free public transport, helping people stay active, connected, and part of their co...

12/06/2026

Increasing numbers of people aged 65-plus are living on the streets as a result of falling home ownership rates and soaring costs. According to the Ministry of Social Development, 2955 people aged 65-plus were on the waiting list for social housing nationwide.

Increasing numbers of people aged 65-plus are living on the streets as a result of falling home ownership rates and soaring costs, a housing...

10/06/2026

Labour has vowed to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in main centres and $10 everywhere else if elected.

And an even lower $10 cap would apply outside main centres, but National is calling it 'fanciful'.

04/06/2026

Winter is here, and with it comes the increased risk of mould in homes, particularly in colder parts of the country. And although often dismissed as an issue to be dealt with later, mould can quickly get out of hand and can also pose a health risk.

29/05/2026

Article from the Spinoff

The reality, Jane Wrightson, recently retired Retirement Commissioner, said, was that bumping up the age of superannuation might be fine for many people, but not all.

“It doesn’t solve a whole bunch of other problems. How are you going to mitigate the impact on women, or Māori and Pasifika, manual workers?… Women’s retirement savings are, generally speaking, 25% less than men’s – the gender pay gap turns into the retirement savings gap. So you’ve got some systemic things to think about. It’s a bit like infrastructure, right? We can’t do this on a three-year cycle with kneejerk reactions.”

What better farewell present than a fresh crop of political argy-bargy over NZ Super?