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Grey Power Welcomes ComCom Control Of TransPower

Wednesday, 28 December 2005, 4:22 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

It is obvious that TransPower needs to invest in its system to meet the demands of increasing load, it is how that investment is made that requires close scrutiny. Some of the decisions made in the past have been subject to some doubt when viewed ... More >>

Grey Power Appeal to the Minister of Energy

Wednesday, 19 October 2005, 1:15 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

Grey Power national president, Graham Stairmand has today voiced concerns regarding the Electricity companies. "It is not surprising that Meridian Energy is poised to post a profit of $218 million as it treats its customers as cash cows , raising ... More >>

Why bother voting – let the pollsters decide

Thursday, 15 September 2005, 1:03 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

“It’s entirely possible that ambitious odds-making or even a personal agenda by pollsters could decide the outcome of Saturday’s election,” says Grey Power national president Graham Stairmand at his home in Christchurch yesterday. More >>

Grey Power urges members to use MMP as intended

Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 3:01 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

In a final message released today to all Grey Power Associations throughout New Zealand, the organization’s executive board told it’s 90,000 strong membership to use the MMP electoral voting system as it was intended to be used. More >>

A little more straight talk about energy costs

Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 10:20 am | Grey Power New Zealand

A little more straight talk about energy costs would have been helpful,” says Grey Power More >>

Grey Power: support parties that support us

Thursday, 8 September 2005, 2:39 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

In a message released today to all Grey Power Associations throughout New Zealand, Federation President Graham Stairmand confirmed both the organisation’s political neutrality and at the same time, emphasized the importance of supporting parties ... More >>

Nat health policy: Intentions good, figures wrong

Thursday, 8 September 2005, 1:26 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

“If nothing else, the National Party has at least recognised the plight of the aged care industry, by moving to allocate funding to relieve the hardship for both those receiving care, and those providing care,” says Graham Stairmand, national president ... More >>

Members Urged To Support Grey-Friendly Parties

Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 8:43 am | Grey Power New Zealand

In a message released today to all Grey Power Associations throughout New Zealand, Federation President Graham Stairmand confirmed both the organisation’s political neutrality and at the same time, emphasized the importance of supporting parties ... More >>

NZ First promises to control power prices

Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 8:59 am | Grey Power New Zealand

NZ First promise to control power prices to level of inflation scores big with Grey Power More >>

Grey Power welcomes pipeline price control

Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 6:22 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

Gas pipeline owners Vector and Power Co are the first energy sector companies for some years to feel the regulatory fist of the Commerce Commission backed by new energy minister Trevor Mallard. More >>

Nats' Energy Policy in the right direction

Friday, 26 August 2005, 8:59 am | Grey Power New Zealand

“Elderly New Zealanders’ biggest concern is the rising price of electricity, seemingly out of control,” says Grey Power Federation president Graham Stairmand. “The National Party’s energy policy finally seems to be getting to grips with the problem. More >>

Nats Tax Cut Benefits “highly speculative"

Friday, 26 August 2005, 8:58 am | Grey Power New Zealand

“The National Party’s claim that superannuitants will be $320 better off next year under a National Government after tax cuts may be mere wishful thinking,” says Grey Power Federation president Graham Stairmand. More >>

“Stop denying the undeniable” GreyPower tells Govt

Friday, 19 August 2005, 10:02 am | Grey Power New Zealand

“The government has been short-changing married superannuitants by almost $230 a year, which is not only breaking the promise made in 2001, but is also in violation of the Superannuation Act 2001,” says Grey Power Federation Board member Don Robertson ... More >>

“Stop denying the undeniable”

Thursday, 18 August 2005, 3:44 pm | Grey Power New Zealand

“The government has been short-changing married superannuitants by almost $230 a year, which is not only breaking the promise made in 2001, but is also in violation of the Superannuation Act 2001,” says Grey Power Federation Board member Don Robertson ... More >>

Grey Power praises Commissioner's recommendation

Monday, 8 August 2005, 10:11 am | Grey Power New Zealand

“We are absolutely delighted that the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has finally recommended that the Energy Minister and Electricity Commissioner improve representation by wider sector groups,” says Grey Power Federation President Graham ... More >>

Party politicians target Grey Power membership

Monday, 1 August 2005, 9:48 am | Grey Power New Zealand

“Probably more than any other single organisation in New Zealand, members of the Grey Power Federation have had the opportunity of listening in person to campaign speeches, panel discussions, and policy platforms by competing party candidates,” ... More >>

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