Grey Power National
President Terry King congratulated John Key for his
party’s “resounding win “ in yesterday’s election
and hoped that the new National Government would look hard
at issues affecting the ever–growing number of older New
Zealanders.
“Delays in elective surgery and the
reduction of home-care hours are affecting our older
members, and require urgent government attention,” he
said.
“We are opposed to any changes in
eligibility for superannuation, as many elderly people are
completely dependent on this as their sole source of income,
and believe voters rejected Labour’s policy of capital
gains tax and an increase in the age of
superannuation.”
With over 70 associations spread
throughout the country and a nation-wide membership of
70,000, Grey Power is an apolitical advocacy organisation
concerned with promoting the welfare and well-being of the
older person.
Mr King says they are keen to meet the
new government and build a dialogue to ensure that the needs
of the older generation are not overlooked.
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