A Fair Go for the 50-Plus

There is not universal agreement that we have a wise and benevolent government who sees to it that older people get the level of social support that they need. Grey Power is a lobby organization which promotes the welfare and well-being of all citizens in the 50 plus age group. One area of concern is medical care. They write that many patients "spend their time on the phantom waiting list, shuffling between their GP and a specialist, until the condition deteriorates sufficiently to attain the necessary points to qualify for the waiting list."

The guest In Conversation with Noel Cheer on Face Television this week is the director of the Northern Branch of Grey Power, Bill Rayner.

"In Conversation with Noel Cheer", Face Television, Monday October 14th at 7:00pm, repeated on Tuesday October 15th at 12 noon.

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"In Conversation with Noel Cheer" receives funding from New Zealand on Air. This has enabled us to introduce viewers to over 280 New Zealanders on Air (as well as a few visitors to New Zealand) during nearly seven years of unbroken weekly public-interest broadcasting.

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Trial Over 'Anonymous' Donations: John Banks Resigns As Minister

ACT Leader John Banks today confirmed that he has stood down from his Ministerial positions following today’s decision at the Auckland District Court.

“Last week I indicated to the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff that I would offer my resignation should the matter relating to my 2010 Mayoral Electoral return be committed to trial,” Mr Banks said...

“I intend to continue in my role as ACT Leader and MP for Epsom, and ACT will continue to support National on matters of confidence and supply. More>>