Nelson Grey Power Magazine - June 2019

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Smart Money

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Maggy Barry visits Nelson Grey Power Members of the Nelson Grey Power committee and office volunteers met with Maggie Barry, MP for North Shore and National Party Spokesperson for Seniors and Veterans and local Nelson MP Nick Smith, National Party spokesperson for Electoral Reform, State Services, and Crown- Maori relations during a visit to Nelson on Friday 3rd May. Questions were asked and discussed which were: * Goldcard discounts relevant to Nelson people.

Maggie pointed out that as part of the previous Government she had been instrumental in securing benefits in regards to eyes, ears, teeth, legal services, funeral directors, and many more.

She drew attention to the reciprocity with Australia regarding travel within Australia – all States. * End of Life Choice Bill

Pamela Coltman, Maggie Barry, Dr Nick Smith and Christine Tuffnell. and safeguards needed to prevent abuse/misuse of end of life choices.

One of the Nelson Grey Power members present stated:” I have the right to decide if I die nor not.” Discussion followed around changes necessary to such a Bill. * Power of Attorney and Wills – need for clear tem-

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plates and legal requirements * A number of members present shared their experience of trying to get employment as an “older person” and discrimination by potential employers. Training allowances and retraining for those over fifty was discussed. * The need to regulate use

of surgical mesh was discussed – eg. mesh register, retrospective register, surgeon register and how ACC is now dealing with mesh injury claims. * Community Housing and Special Housing Areas were discussed – apparently half of the new houses built in 2018 have been as a result of the SHA project.

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Presidents report Christine Tuffnell

As predicted the last few months have been extremely busy for our office volunteers renewing member subscriptions and signing up new members. Thank you to our volunteers who made themselves available in public places during our annual “Out and About” membership drive. They really enjoy meeting you all out there!

It was also encouraging to see many more members renewing their membership or joining up for the first time via our Nelson Grey Power website.

Our Nelson Grey Power Association Inc. Annual General Meeting was held on 6th April 2019.

Unfortunately there was not a quorum present resulting in calling a Special General Meeting on 29 April in order to accept the annual accounts and set the annual subscription rate.

The single annual subscrip-

tion will increase to $25.00 per annum from 1 April 2020.

Our speaker at the AGM was Craig Piner from Fire and Emergency NZ who spoke about the Pigeon Valley fire in Tasman recently and also older people safety in emergency and fire situations.

Pauline Daly was awarded Life Membership of Nelson Grey Power at this meeting.

Since our last Grey Power magazine in March 2019 we have: * Addressed NMDHB meeting regarding lack of blood collection facility in Stoke * Upgraded our Nelson Grey Power member website to improve member application/renewal process * Upgrading to fibre communications in the office

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* Renegotiated Nelson Grey Power office lease * Participated in Nelson City Council Ageing Demographics steering group meeting * Been interviewed as recog n is e d stakeholder of NZ Post * Met Nelson City Council CEO regarding the need to change to the airport parking system to better accommodate people with disability and the need for NCC education for Nelson residents re safe use of the different pedestrian crossings * Nelson Grey Power had a stall at the Positive Ageing Expo and our volunteers enjoyed talking with members and the public about work that Nelson Grey Power is doing * Changed membership form drop off – from Nel-

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son Mail to Mike Pero – this is working well * President attended NZ Charities Services webinar – Nelson Grey Power is pursuing registration * Participated in Positive Ageing Forum * Undertaken a Telephone survey of Nelson Grey Power members in Nelson City Council pensioner flats re Council’s proposal to sell off its pensioner housing * Put in a Submission to Nelson City Council on their 2019/20 Annual Plan.

Including intention to sell off pensioner housing – We will have presented this submission to Council on 14/5/19 * Met with Maggie Barry (National’s spokesperson for Older People) to discuss issues of older people George Truman, Sue Sara and myself have represented Nelson Grey Power at the Federation AGM in Wellington 20-22 May. A report is included in this Magazine issue!

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Disclaimer Neither this association, nor any person associated with it, accepts any liability for the contents of this magazine which has been prepared in good faith and is believed to be correct. The final say on any articles printed in this magazine is at the discretion of the Nelson Grey Power President who has overall editorial approval.

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Information for members from the Office for Seniors Diane Turner Director, Office for Seniors This year (and in future years) the Winter Energy Payment is paid from 1 May to 1 October.

We had many people last year telling us what a difference it made, helping them keep their homes warmer, and themselves and their family healthier.

People don’t need to apply for the Winter Energy Payment. If they’re eligible, they’ll get it automatically with their other payments.

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Couples and people with dependent children will get $31.82 a week and single people will get $20.46 a week.

People paid weekly will get their first payment in the week beginning 6 May. This will be a part payment because 1 May is part way through the week. This includes people getting Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support, Supported Living Payment, Youth Payment, Young Parent Payment and Emergency Benefit.

People paid fortnightly

(NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension) will get their first payment on 14 May, which will be a full payment.

For couples getting NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension the Winter Energy Payment is all paid to one person. The system we use for payments can’t split it to pay into two separate accounts. People can switch the payment to the other person’s account by calling our Seniors line on 0800 552 002.

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can keep getting Winter Energy Payment for up to 28 days while they’re away.

People should tell us if they plan to be away for more than four weeks , otherwise we might pay them too much and have to ask for the money back.

We’re writing to people to tell them they’re getting the Winter Energy Payment.

There’s more information about the Winter Energy Payment on the Work and Income website www.work andincome.govt.nz/winter energypayment

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Office News Kim Harding

Office Administrator Welcome to our new members some of which will be receiving their first magazine. If you have a yellow label with exp 31/03/2019 then you are now an unfinancial member, but we hope you renew and continue to enjoy the benefits of being a Nelson Grey Power member. Most of you will have now paid and have a current membership card with a blue label with expiry of 31/03/2020 on. Thank you for your continued support and to those that filled out the form on the front of the last magazine. Some lovely people posting their payments sent in prepaid envelopes I thank you also as this not only saves us postage but someone addressing an envelope. In the busy time of March and April this is a bonus indeed. Thank you

to our volunteers who work twice as many shifts at this busy time to cope with all members due on the same date. One of our long-standing volunteers has just resigned again, who has done extra shifts in the office as well as been at some of our out and about venues. Peg Salton you will be missed as you made yourself available at short notice to fill the roster cancellations as well.

Thank you for all the work you have done for Nelson Grey Power and I hope you stay in touch. We were in 14 extra places along with the usual five set ways to renew.

Nelson Mail however are no longer receiving payments on our behalf, but big thanks to Mike Pero Nelson who have taken over this in the mornings only. Mike Pero is also on Bridge Street and available for membership payments from 9am until 12 midday. You must have

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News the right money to leave for us to pick up and forms are held there too. Congratulations to the winners who paid early and went into prize draws. Thanks to Grey Power Electricity, McGlashen Pharmacy, Heartland Bank and Nelson Building Society for donating prizes for these draws. The new discount book being issued this year has an alphabetical listing of businesses in the book offering discount and is at the back. Hopefully this helps you gain extra discounts from businesses you weren’t aware of. Businesses come on board regularly after the printing of this book,

so it does pay to ask if Grey Power Discount is given and maybe write it in your book for future reference. Since the last magazine there is discount now available at The Vege Stall on Tahunanui Drive of 10% on not only the fruit and vege but honey, jam and eggs as well. Thank you to The Vege Stall for their support of Grey Power with this offer and to all the businesses in our discount book for giving discounts to our members, I thank you too. You will hear from us again in September when the next magazine is due so until then I hope you keep warm and dry.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS IN OUR PAY EARLY AND WIN, PRIZE DRAW FEBRUARY PRIZE DRAW WINNERS 1st – Chemist Gift Basket – J & P Dolan 2nd – Heartland Gift Bag – P Raggett 3rd – Heartland Merchandise – I Walker MARCH PRIZE DRAW WINNERS 1st - Grey Power Electricity Polo T – A & A Shaw 2nd – Heartland Gift Bag – R Harris 3rd – NBS Umbrella – T & J Day Thank you to Grey Power Electricity, McGlashen Pharmacy, Heartland Bank & Nelson Building Society for donating prizes for our draws.

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Have you paid your membership?

If you have paid – Thank you for your continued support and disregard this notice and read no further.

If you are unsure whether you have paid or not - check your membership card.

The label should now be blue, and the date shown should read 31/03/2020. This is the expiry date of the year paid up to.

If you haven’t renewed please consider this a renewal reminder If you haven’t paid – There are several ways to do this.

Unichem Richmond Mall Pharmacy – Leave

the right money and filled out form with staff.

Mike Pero – Nelson Office, Bridge St – 9am – 12 midday Mon-Fri - Leave the right money with a form filled.

These 1st two are collected once a week for processing.

Internet banking - Westpac 03-1709-0071804-001 quoting your membership number.

Post to us at P O Box 2190 Stoke Nelson 7041 Cards and the discount book will be posted to you on receipt of your payment.

Come and see us at 33

Putaitai St, Stoke and get your card/s on the spot. We have Eftpos.

Opening hours are 10am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday.

You need to remain a financial member to be able to take advantage of the many benefits Nelson Grey Power can offer to its members, including receiving the quarterly magazines, taking advantage of Grey Power Electricity power company, having the automatic $2000 death and dismemberment insurance, and national and local discounts.

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Influenza and older people The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) recommend annual influenza vaccination for all adults aged 65 years or older. Annual influenza vaccination for adults aged 65 years or older is free. Ask for your free flu shot at your Pharmacy or General Practice.

Aging and the serious impact of influenza infection The natural decline in immune function associated with aging can increase an older person’s vulnerability to both the risk of infectious disease and serious complications.

Disease complications in older people with influenza include pneumonia, second-

ary bacterial infection, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, exacerbation of asthma or increased frailty. Influenza may also exacerbate existing conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, kidney disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Influenza increases the risk of death The risk of influenza-related death increases with advancing age, the presence of chronic conditions, or increasing levels of frailty.

Hence the importance to get vaccinated if over 65 years of age every year.

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Influenza increases the risks of disability and frailty Older people have lower physiological reserves to aid a return to pre-illness function. Periods of restricted activity such as hospitalisations in older people are significant causes of ongoing disability and loss of the ability to do daily activities.

Following hospitalisation of older people with an illness such as influenza, the inability to complete daily activities once home is substantially higher in those who required admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) than those who did not. Admission to

an ICU has been related to a two-fold increase in outcomes such as polypharmacy (lots of pills), urinary and/or faecal incontinence, depression, immobility and cognitive impairment in the subsequent 12 months following admission. The survival rate of older people has also been shown to be reduced following discharge from an ICU, ranging from two-thirds at 6 months to around half at 12 months.

Influenza vaccination supports healthy aging and maintenance of independence for older people.

Get immunised today, protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. Just ask your Pharmacy or GP!

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Meet the Volunteer – Kees Van Ginkel I departed from the Netherlands in March 1954 with the KLM and arrived in Auckland NZ on 1 April. This was subsidized by the Dutch government under a contract with the NZ government to ease unemployment and a housing shortage in Holland.

The deciding factor was my father dying within 7 weeks of lung cancer. I had to take over his milk round and shop and at the time I was a motor mechanic. I went by train and ferry to Christchurch where I was introduced to my new boss at Haines Motors. After 5 years there I went to work for the French company building the harbour for 2 years before returning

to Holland. I preferred NZ so returned to Christchurch as a mechanic with the NZ Railway Road Services but there was also an amount of bus driving involved. I had now met Jean and in June 1962 we married. I now did a three-year tech course for a Garage Management Certificate and with this I got a job as a Service Manager in Ross and so we moved to the West Coast. We now had one daughter and while on the coast our second daughter was born. After 5 years on the coast we went to Australia where I ran a car repair

workshop. From here we went to Europe and I worked for a few months for my original boss in Holland. We returned to NZ but the job with Leyland that had been promised did not happen as Leyland in the UK went bankrupt. I got a job as foreman in a used car workshop and after 2 years as a workshop foreman with Andrews & Bevan. I was promoted to assistant for the NZ Service Manager and stayed doing that until A & B were taken over by Repco. Instead of being made redundant I got the job as Service Administrator

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for the newly formed A & B firm in Auckland. When I retired at 60 I kept working approx. 18 hours per week.

A new tax law was coming in which would have been terrible for us Grey Power protested strongly so we joined Grey Power in Auckland. We both retired and moved to Richmond about 1999/2000 and joined the Nelson Grey Power. Jean was sorting the change from a card system in the Grey Power office to computerized. I started volunteering then on the front desk in the office and am still doing this.

Kees turned 90 earlier this year and a morning tea with the volunteers was held for him.

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Winter Wonder Philippa Foes-Lamb

Winter is one of my favourite seasons – I love the quality of the light and hard frosts followed by lovely clear, calm days. I can garden to my heart’s content without getting too hot which is just wonderful.

Now is the time to start pruning your roses. The pruning method depends on the type of roses you have, i.e. shrub, climber, rambler, miniature or carpet. The main rule of thumb for all varieties is to remove any dead or diseased wood or spindly growth.

When you’re pruning shrub roses it’s important to take off any growth that is growing into the centre of the bush and prune back to a strong outward facing bud.

Climbers and ramblers can be slightly daunting, especially if they are large and well-established. I remove any growth that is growing

out towards me and train the new season’s growth by tying it down.

The name ‘’miniature’’ rose can be deceiving – this relates to the size of the flower, not necessarily the size of the rose bush. Miniature roses can be pruned in the same way as shrub roses.

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lost most of their foliage now - fallen leaves are mother nature’s bounty and it’s the perfect time to make the most of them. You can pile them up somewhere (a wooden compost bin is perfect) and leave them to rot down, which can take a year or more or you can fill large black rubbish bags, tie the bags and then poke holes in the bottom. Turning the bags once a week will ensure they break down more quickly – you’ll have beautiful leaf mould in just a few months. Whichever method you choose, sprinkling blood and bone and dolomite lime in amongst the leaves will help speed up the process.

If you normally use garden lime on your brassica crops or elsewhere in your garden, try dolomite lime. Dolomite lime also contains magnesium which is an important mineral for plant health.

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To hear means to connect Hearing Nelson is an independent charity set up to improve the lives of those hard of hearing and to prevent hearing loss. Hearing Nelson’s Fieldworkers run clinics in rest homes across the region, where residents can book to have their hearing aids cleaned and dried.

Bi-monthly community clinics allow members of the community to bring their hearing aids for cleaning and drying and provides an opportunity to gain advice on hearing aids and hearing aid management, free for members or $10.00 for non-members.

Tracy Dawson, Education and Communications Manager runs hearing management workshops to nurses and carers working in rest homes, the hospitals and out in the community on how to communicate effectively with the 1 in 6 people in New Zealand who have a hearing loss, how to

manage hearing aids and impart the latest research in technological advances, such as rechargeable hearing aids and hearing aid accessories.

Tracy is also responsible for running education Programmes to schools and colleges, training to NMIT students in the prevention of Noise Induced hearing loss and delivering community talks.

Hearing Nelson are actively responding to recent research that suggests a strong correlation between untreated hearing loss and dementia. Grant Searchfield from Auckland University suggests that a person with mild hearing loss is twice as likely to develop dementia. A person with profound hearing loss, is five times as likely to develop dementia. Evidence also suggests untreated hearing loss is strongly connected with falls, poor mental

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Hearing Nelson are slowly helping to change attitudes by encouraging members of our community to respond early to signs of hearing loss, people wait on average 7 – 10 years, and in this time their cognitive processing ability can decline by 30-40% due to the lack of sound coming in and if a person has tinnitus (ringing in the ears) this can be amplified as the brain looks for sound internally when external sound is limited.

There are real benefits from early intervention, in particular, in a person’s ability to feel connected to people.

Hearing Nelson charge $20.00 for a hearing screening test and provide independent advice, prepare you with questions to ask an audiologist if recommended, discuss the different hearing aids on the market and the importance of after care.

Hearing Nelson sell assisted devices out of their office in Trafalgar Sq. The most popular device is the MAXI personal amplifier which costs a few hundred dollars and enables a person with a hearing loss, who can’t wear hearing aids, to amplify sounds and hear through a set of headphones of buds. Ideal for a household where one person has the TV at a significantly higher level than another and can be vital for people who need to hear, understand and communicate effectively with their family, doctor or lawyer.

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When will you get your test?

The National Bowel Screening Programme is free for men and women aged 60 to 74. The programme saves lives through finding bowel cancer early, when it is easier to treat.

People living in the Nelson district who are eligible for publicly funded healthcare will be automatically enrolled in the programme. Invitations to take part will be sent through the mail.

During the first two years of the programme, when you receive your invitation will depend on your age and birthdate. Age 59: Around your 60th birthday, regardless of your birthdate.

60 to 73: Around your birthday. If you have an even birthdate (eg 2nd, 14th, 26th of the month) you will receive an invitation before August 2019.

If you have an odd birthdate (eg 3rd, 15th, 27th of the month) you will receive an invitation between August 2019 and August 2020.

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Studio Italia Cinema Italiano Festival The Studio Italia Cinema Italiano Festival is coming to Nelson to warm up your winter.

Established in 2015 by New Zealand’s favourite Italian, filmmaker and actor, Paolo Rotondo the Studio Italia Cinema Italiano Festival has continued to grow every year and has been enthusiastically welcomed by audiences all over the country. So much so that it now screens in 15 locations across 7 months of the year starting June in Christchurch and Nelson and finishing it’s nationwide tour in January 2020 on Waiheke Island.

Paolo, as the Festival’s Artistic Director has carefully

selected films to satisfy lovers of all things Italian as well as serious film buffs, with a broad range of new comedies, engrossing dramas, romantic stories, crime thrillers, festival hits, documentaries and this year two Italian Classic Masterpieces by renowned filmmaker Federico Fellini.

You can get an earful of loud and dramatic as only the Italians can do in There’s No Place Like Home and My Big Gay Italian Wedding and wanderlust romance set in the most beautiful parts of Italy Blessed Madness, Naples in Veils, Quanto Basta. There are also darker tales of crime, corruption and murder in Italy’s un-

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Report back from Grey Power NZ Federation 2019 AGM Christine Tuffnell President, Nelson Grey Power This was held in Wellington 2022 May 2019.

Christine Tuffnell and George Truman were the Nelson Grey Power delegates and Sue Sara attended as an observer. Voting strength for the AGM was 120.

Nelson has 2 of these votes.

Nelson Grey Power was successful in getting our Nelson remits passed: * Dental hygiene services for older people * Revision of the Deed of Amendment and Restatement between Government and NZ Post * Utilising the Parliamentary TV channel out of sitting for literacy purposes * Consumer/customer representation on State-owned Enterprise Boards * Establishment of a Deed of Understanding between Government and Kiwibank Other significant remits passed were: * Only parents of NZ citizens be considered for the Family Reunification programme * Financial assistance for local Councils for the operation, upgrade and growth of social and pensioner housing * Lobby for an equitable local body rating system nationwide Reporting back on progress

with remits from the 2018 AGM appointment of an Aged Care Commissioner remains a priority for the Federation and they continue to lobby Government.

The Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister, in a short address to the AGM gave assurances that this is being planned for.

The Prime Minister also spoke about the Government’s “wellbeing approach” and its intention to up-grade the Super Gold card and provide an app for seniors to access business discounts given that half the people with a Super Gold card have a mobile phone and 500,000 seniors are on internet.

In the Treasurer’s Report to the AGM it was noted that capitation fees from Grey Power Associations is 41.3% of income for the Federation, with Kiwibank supplying 18.5% and Grey Power Electricity supplying 32.1% of income.

Magazine postage continues to be the largest expense – costing 21.8% of expenditure.

It was agreed that the Capitation Fee for the 2019 year remain at $5.00 inclusive of GST. The Federation budget for 2019 currently shows a significant deficit and has been sent back to the Federation Board for rework.

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Age Concern Nelson Tasman is the go-to agency for people 65+ in the region. Our staff of six are committed, professional and dedicated to ensuring all older people are treated with dignity and respect.

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dener, Nelson Grey Power Vice President is on this review group, and would like to hear of Nelson Grey Power member’s experiences with ACC. Tracey Martin, Minister of Seniors, advised the AGM that from July 1 ACC policy will change regarding injury to those over 65 years of age and still in the workforce. They will be able to receive superannuation or Veteran payments along with ACC payments for up to 2 years.

The Hon. Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, addressed the AGM reminding those present of the history of national superannuation. By 2028 there will be 1 million people over 65 years of age, but managed carefully, national superannuation can continue.

Kiwibank CEO, Steve Jurkovich and other staff members, also presented to the AGM regarding Kiwibank’s latest announcement (Thursday 16 May 2019) that Kiwibank is going cheque free from 28 February 2020.

Many Grey Power Associations raised their concerns about this to Steve, including Nelson Grey Power who presented analysis of our March 2019 income: 185 cheques presented – making up 20% of our income.

21% of our income came from internet banking 59% of our income came from EFTPOS and cash payments.

Kiwibank has proposed support to people wanting to “Step up” to digital banking (despite the fact that our data showed only 21% using internet banking at present – thus needing 79% of those paying membership to “step-up” to digital means.) We put it to Kiwibank that this is not a “digital divide” but a digital crevasse!

Gary Holden, CEO of Pulse Electricity/ Grey Power Electricity, discussed the Government’s Price Review of Electricity, completed in January 2019, and shortly to be made public. The review will make recommendations regarding pricing, power discounts, win backs, and low user regimes.

Nelson Grey Power also raised the issue of local Council’s divesting themselves of pensioner housing, and took the opportunity to discuss this with the Hon. Simon Bridges, Leader of the Opposition, when he spoke at the Federation dinner.

There was also considerable discussion about Retirement Village contracts, occupational rights agreements, and climate change, and whether these were the business of Grey Power.

All in all, an excellent AGM, where Associations were able to share what was or was not working for them – a great source of ideas for other Associations.

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Nelson Grey Power AGM – Saturday 6th April 2019 - President’s Report - Summary 2018 was another busy year for Nelson Grey Power. Nelson Grey Power remains the Grey Power Association with the highest membership in the NZ Grey Power Federation.

Quarterly Magazine and “In Touch” e-newsletter Our quarterly magazine remains our flagship for keeping members informed, not just of Nelson Grey Power and Grey Power Federation activities, but also of services and products available locally to older people.

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Also spoke to Mayors of TDC and NCC re this as they are the Nelson Airport shareholders. * Concerns re removal of post boxes in Nelson Tasman taken to NCC Mayor (who wrote letter of support to NZ Post), TDC Mayor, and NZ Post. Interview and story on TV One news. * Submission to Office for Seniors on population ageing strategy * With support of NCC Mayor expressed concerns to Minister of Consumer Affairs, Kris Faafoi re Home Direct sales trucks * Wrote to Minister of

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Nelson Grey Power AGM – Saturday 6th April 2019 - President’s Report - Summary ing Jenny Salesa re need to upgrade standards for toilets for people with disability. * Submission to TDC on Age-Friendly Policy * Joined in partnership with Nelson MP and Nelson Mayor to oppose proposed closing of Kiwibank branch in Stoke and contracting out of NZ Post service. * Nelson Grey Power hosted a public meeting with around 230 people attending, started Petition to Parliament, wrote MP’s, Chair Kiwibank Board.

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Ode to Rabbit Island George Truman

O, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways; My A is in AVENUE, that wonderful drive from estuary to beach front My B is in BOLETES, those delicious mushrooms of dinner plate size My C is in CASTLES in the sand, perhaps crowned with a twig flagpole My D is in DRIFTWOOD, a myriad of shapes and forms from near & far My E is in EXERCISE on the beach, on a mountain bike or on a horse My F is in FIRE RISK, with a sunset curfew to leave the island My G is in GAMES like beach cricket, volleyball etc often in extended family groups My H is in HORIZON, maybe with a ship perched precariously on the edge My I is in ISLAND, that special

feeling of isolation when surrounded by water My J is in the JOY of homecoming when exNelsonians return to their childhood domain My K is in KITES, using the offshore breeze to get fishing lines out beyond the waves My L is in LENGTH, the whole 6km of strolling on the hard inter-tidal sand My M is in MOTUROA, the

melodic Maori place-name for this “long island” My N is in NATURAL, only 2 caretaker’s houses & no shops on 1800 acres My O is in the ONE-WAY roading system, so child friendly My P is in PICNIC areas, nestled in hollows between the dunes My Q is in QUINTESSENTIAL, the iconic quality of this special place

My R is in RABBIT, the shape of the island when viewed from the Stoke skyline My S is in SAND so finely ground that the beach profile is almost flat My T is in the TRUNKS of the beachfront pines with their sand blasted bark My U is in UMBRELLAS, colourful shelters from relentless sunshine My V is in VISTA, all of Tasman Bay from Nelson City to National Park My W is in WONDER, how 1000 visitors are absorbed into an emptiness My X is in the EXHILERATION of a solo time alone along the shore MY Y is in YACHTS, those land-yachts that used to race here at low tide My Z is in ZEPHYR, the gentle breeze that cools many a hot day but only fans my enthusiasm for the scene

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an 8-week programme for people with a lung conditions who have symptoms of breathlessness.

Why attend?

• To gain confidence and knowledge so you feel better able to cope with your condition • To understand medication better and when to take it • Have fun and feel good • To meet others who have similar challenges What does the programme consist of?

The programme starts with a

respiratory nurse and a preassessment appointment.

The programme has 2 sessions a week (normally Tues & Fri) for 8 weeks.

Each session is two hours and includes exercises and information sharing on a variety of relevant topics.

Nelson Asthma Society 9 Cambridge St Richmond Tasman 7020 Ph: Sue on 03 544 1562 Email: asthma.nelson@xtra. co.nz www.facebook.com/nelsonasthmasociety I find exercise really hard,

why will doing more help me?

The trick is knowing what to do, for how long and when is the best time to do it.

A little each day will help your fitness, strength and help your balance, improve your tolerance to shortness of breath which will help make you feel better.

As you get stronger you will improve your ability to be able to do more.

What happens when I’ve finished Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

By the time the programme

finished you will: • Feel more confident • Attend the Better Breathers classes • Know what you can do at home and know when to seek help if needed How do I enroll?

Nelson Bays Primary Health in conjunction with Nelson Asthma Society offer this programme free of charge.

If you would like to participate: • Talk to your doctor / nurse and ask them to refer you or • Contact the Nelson Asthma Society

What matters most for your future care?

Jane Horder Communications Officer, Nelson Marlborough Health Have you got a plan in place for your future healthcare?

No matter your age or your health, now is a good time to start thinking about it.

An Advance Care Plan or ACP tells your loved ones

and healthcare teams what healthcare you want, or don’t want.

An ACP is designed by you and is often described as a gift to your loved ones.

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It can save the important people in your life a lot of worry and concern if they have to make a decision on your behalf.

The first step is to think about what is important to you. Then you need to talk about it with your family and healthcare team,

put your wishes in writing and share a copy with your whānau and GP practice.

You can review your ACP and make changes whenever you want.

Ask your healthcare team for a copy of My Advance Care Plan & Guide or do your ACP online at www. myacp.org.nz

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It’s been fantastic to work alongside this community for the last few years. My role is more effective when I bring the voice of the community to the council table.

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Cottage Pie Ingredients • 2 cups cooked minced meat • ½ tsp salt • I Onion • Pinch pepper • 1 slice bread • 2 Tbsp black sauce • 2 Tbsp butter • 2 Tbsp tomato sauce • 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup of stock • ½ cup grated cheese Topping • 2 cups mashed potato • 25 gms butter • 1 egg yolk • ¼ cup milk

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Heat the butter and fry the minced onion and minced bread until beginning to colour, stir in the flour, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute. Add the black and tomato sauces, and then gradually stir in the stock. Stir over the heat until the sauce boils and thickens. Combine the minced meat and sauce, then pour into a 20cm baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.

Topping Mash the potatoes and while still hot, add the egg yolks, butter and milk.

Beat well and make it smooth and creamy.

Spread the potato topping on top of the cheese and mark with a fork.

Bake at 180ºC for 20 – 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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Fish Battercakes Ingredients • 500gm cubed raw fish Batter • 1 egg • ¼ cup milk • ½ tsp onion salt • ½ tsp paprika • ½ tsp curry powder • 1 cup self-raising flour

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Stir 500gm cubed raw fish in to batter.

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Cook until golden brown, then turn carefully with tongs and cook the other side. As soon as the batter in the centre of the battercake is cooked the cubes of fish will be cooked too.

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HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP? Unless you have a blue label on your membership card with the expiry date 31/03/2020 your membership will have been due for renewal on the 31/3/2019 and have a yellow label.

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LEISURE TRAVEL TOURS Day Trips and Tour info Thur 11 Jul – Stoke/Mapua, Pic’s Peanut Butter Factory & Mapua - $25 Start the day trip Pic’s Peanut Butter Factory with a tour around the new factory. We see how the world’s best-loved award-winning peanut butter is made and have a chance to sample it. Then we continue on to Mapua for lunch and a look around the local shops.

Leisure Travel “A great way to socialise and see the region”

Wed 14 Aug – Rai Valley, Rai Valley Tavern - $45 (Lunch included) We start with a short trip over the Whangamoa’s to Rai Valley for a roast lunch at the Rai Valley Tavern. Perfect Winter’s Day with a scenic drive, a hot lunch to warm us up and a catch up with friends.

Wed 11 Sept – Appleby/Tasman – Hoglund Art Glass & Playhouse Café - $40 (Lunch included) Nelson’s iconic tourist attractions today, Hoglund Art Glass. We will enjoy a stroll through the gallery where we will see unique glass and glass jewellery. Plus the museum showing the historical backgrounds of glass blowing. Then it’s time for a hot lunch at the Playhouse Café.

Tranz Alpine Tour 29 – 31 August 2019 - $720 Day 1 – Thurs 29 Aug Head south to Greymouth where we board the world famous Tranz Alpine Train across to Christchurch. Dinner will be at the Pavilion Hotel.

Day 2 – Fri 30 Aug Christchurch to Hanmer Springs where you can go for a swim in the hot pools, take a walk, play Crazy Putt or enjoy a leisurely bike ride on the Village Cruisers. Then dinner at Heritage Hotel, Hanmer.

Day 3 – Sat 31 Aug Start with a cooked breakfast together then home via the Lewis Pass, with breaks along the way.

Leisure Travel invites you to join us on our enjoyable day trips and tours.

Sit back, relax and take in the sights and sounds from the elevated vantage of our comfortable coaches. Catch up with old friends and new without the hassle of driving. There’s no joining fee – just give us a call.

Pelorus Mail Boat Tour 30 – 31 October 2019 - $520

Day 1 – Wed 30 Oct Nelson – Portage, Marlborough Sounds Includes scenic cruise through the Marlborough Sounds on the Pelorus Mail Boat with breathtaking scenery. Lunch at ‘The Lodge at Te Rawa’. Then cruise through to Portage for dinner and stay the night.

Day 2 – Thur 31 Oct Portage, Marlborough Sounds - Nelson ‘Cruising’ through beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton for lunch before the coach leave back to Nelson. Door to door drop-off.

For bookings or more information please call Christine - 539 0834

Contact Christine on 539 0834 or christine@nelsoncoachlines.co.nz In association with Grey Power

Nelson Grey Power Association Inc PO Box 2190, Stoke, Nelson 7041

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New Look, New Location

At the start of August 2019 we will be moving to our new purpose-built pharmacy opposite Richmond Health Centre, 42 Oxford St, Warring Carpark.

Same friendly staff. Same great service. Different location (Still at 227 Queen St & Warring Carpark until August 2019) We offer 10% Grey Power discount or you can use our popular Loyalty Card

Ph 544 4244

227 Queen St & Warring Carpark Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.30 Sat - 9.30 - 2pm