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Is it time to “Rebrand” Grey Power
By Errol Millar, Past Board and Eric Davy, Vice President In 1986 NZ National Superannuitants Federation Inc was registered with the Incorporated Societies. In 1991 the word “National” was dropped. In 1994 the name was changed to the present title of Grey Power NZ Federation Inc. At one stage Grey Power had about 90,000 members. An organisation Politicians took seriously as this 90,000 probably represented more than 200,000 votes. At the 31st of July this year Grey Power has around 60,000 financial members nationally with Nelson/Marlborough having almost a quarter of these between us This equates to us currently having over 50% of all eligible people aged over 50 in our provinces being members. In fact Nelson alone usually achieves over 70% by year close. We must be doing something right locally to have such support. I (Errol Millar) have just spent 2 years Continued on page 5
Bev and Dick Stephens are more active than ever, see their story on page 6.
Rugby World Cup 2011 By Errol Millar If you are reading this article on Tuesday 20th of September, Trafalgar Park Nelson will be buzzing with activity. At 7.35pm Russia will be playing Italy in the first of three games scheduled for Nelson. Having spent over 20 years running the scoreboard/clock at the Park, I naturally volunteered to assist with these RWC fixtures. With the local small clock not required for RWC, I decid-
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ed to assist with “Spectator services” which covers directing spectators as they arrive at the Park, ticketing, and ushering everyone to their seats in the 7 stands that encircle the ground. The Crusaders games gave us some great “training” in seating so many people and we look forward to the challenge of 17 to 20,000 for the RWC games. Team leader for spectator services is fellow Grey Power member Neville Male ex Sport Tasman CEO. Continued on page 5
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Thoughts from the President Well spring is just around the corner! Those of us living in the top of the south welcome the fact that the icy blast from the Polar Regions mostly missed us, mind you, the snow flurries came onto my balcony, admittedly just a few small flakes, but it was snow! The three year cycle has come around again, and this is the last newsletter before the general election, please take time to listen to what is on offer for our age group and cast your vote in a manner that will protect the lifestyle we enjoy at present. Amalgamation, I have attended all the public meetings and as an ex councillor have been concerned about a lot of the information being presented. Please remember neither Council is bankrupt, dysfunctional or crippled by debt. If amalgamation does not happen the region will not plunge into a recession that will cast us back into the dark ages. I have been told that amalgamation is about governance not money. Well, the voters put
the Councillor’s into power and if they think that amalgamation will change governance I feel sorry for them, because the same people will be standing for whatever form of Council we have in the future. Do not use the media hype as the basis of your information, but cast around and get the true facts. About money, other than food, your rates bill will be the next single highest cost in your household. To those who rely on a benefit to live this is a major problem – “how to budget to pay your rates”. Remember letters to the editor, are one person’s view, or their stated personal conviction. What we want is hard true facts and hopefully it will not stoop to personal attacks, instead people will address the real issues and leave the emotive claptrap out. “Keep your power dry.” Regards Gordon Currie
Public Meeting with Tony Ryall, Minister of Health
Tony Ryall Minister of Health.
Nelson Grey Power is hosting a public meeting at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, 49 Covent Drive, Stoke, Friday 30 September, 2pm for the Minister of Health. Come along and hear what the Minister has to say, this is an opportunity to ask any questions, raise any concerns you may have with regards to the Health system in New Zealand. Doors open 1:30pm
Nelson Grey Power Political Meetings Open to members and the general public All meetings held at the Nelson Suburban Club, Tahunanui Drive, Tahuna, Nelson Doors Open 1:30pm Winston Peters, NZ First Date: Wednesday 05 October Time: 2pm Russel Norman, Green Party Peter Dunne, United Future Date: Thursday 27 October Time: 2pm Phil Goff, Labour Date: Thursday 03 November Time: 2pm Note: All Leaders of the Main Parties were invited to meetings.
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By Gordon Currie Members will notice some changes in this issue of the Magazine. I approached Steve Page, Publisher of Waimea Weekly to see if some sort of arrangement could be made whereby printing the Magazine did not cost Nelson Grey Power financially. I am pleased to report that Waimea Weekly has taken over all advertising for our Magazine and in return will print the Magazine free of charge. It is hoped in time that as the volume of advertising expands, some of the costs associated with mailing out the Magazine will also be able to be meet by Waimea Weekly. Advertisers will by now have met the lovely Laschelle Walker, our very own advertising rep, courtesy of Waimea Weekly. Prior to each MagazineLaschelle will be out and about contacting advertisers and securing spots for them in coming Magazines. Anything to do with advertising Laschelle can be contacted on (03) 544 9037 or
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The new team, publisher Steve Page and Laschelle Walker with Gordon Currie, all of whom are eligible for Grey Power membership.
email grey@waimeaweekly.co.nz Complete control of the Magazine is still held by Nelson Grey Power, we have final say on all content. Patsy Mayers will still remain as Editor and compile all other content for the Magazine. Many thanks to Patsy who spends a great deal of her own time working
WEBMASTER WANTED Nelson Grey Power is looking for a volunteer to update and help maintain our Website. Apart from the initial time spent improving and redesigning the site, it would be envisaged that working with the office manager, time spent on the website would only equate to one or two hours a month. The volunteer we are seeking must have a sound knowledge of website design. If interested please email Patsy Mayers at; nelsongreypower@xtra.co.nz
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Office News We have had to buy a new heater for the office. The one we bought three years ago has died. It was only $90, so not worth repairing. I guess these days three years use is pretty good. Anyone who has visited the Grey Power Office will appreciate that we do not spend unnecessary money on office comforts, so buying a new heater was not something taken lightly. Having said that, it is a little hard to work when icicles are hanging from your nose and your fingers are frozen to the key board. Anyone who knows he who signs the cheques (Gordon) will know he does not like spending money, but even he had to admit this was a necessary expenditure. Who knows, one day we might actually get
hot water. As most members have renewed their memberships, the office tends to become quieter, except for the constant drip, drip as the office staff thaw in front of the new heater. I have arranged a member’s day, Wednesday 28 September at the Richmond Mall in conjunction with Michael Hills Richmond Store, and Unichem Richmond Mall Pharmacy. We should have a great day, with spot prizes and great bargains for Grey Power members. Remember to bring your Grey Power card with you. See further on in the Newsletter for more on this day. As it is election year Grey Power traditionally hosts meetings for the Leaders of the main parties. We invited all Leaders to meetings, John Keys office informed us a meeting with Nelson Grey Power was not seen as a priority. You will see further in the Newsletter who are coming, dates and times. Please make an effort to come along to these meetings. It does cost us to host meetings and we have been very disappointed in the
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past few years with the turn outs to meetings we have held. Afternoon, evenings, it does not seem to make a difference, numbers are low. After this round of meetings we will have to have a hard look as to whether it is actually worthwhile to hold meetings for our members. Diane van der Velden from the Ministry of Social Development will once again be available in our office during October for any Grey Power member who is more comfortable talking to Diane one on one outside the WINZ office. Any questions or problems regarding services and assistance available to superannuitants, Dianne is the person to speak to. Look further in the Newsletter for dates and times. If any members have any worries or concerns that they think Grey Power could help with please feel free to contact the office, if one of our committee members cannot help we will endeavour to put you in touch with the appropriate people who can. Trusting by the December Newsletter I have fully thawed. Patsy PS: Perfect Pete and I went up North on holiday recently. I thought it was just me he did not listen to when I try to give him directions. He bought a Navman for the trip, turns out he does not listen to that either, I wonder if it has anything to do with the voice on it being female!!!!!
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Is it time to “Rebrand” Grey Power? To survive Grey Power must restrucFrom page 1 on the Federation Board. An eye opener for me coming from a strict administrative background (NZPO) and having officiated at both Rugby and Cricket at First class level. Many things disturbed me greatly. The waste of member’s money by having a cumbersome board of 17 members. Internal politicking and incompetence, and some matters which I felt were totally unconstitutional or possibly unlawful. I tried my best to have the Board “play by the rules” but at the end of the day the entrenched rallied around and ensured “The messenger was shot, rather than deal with the message”.
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From page 1. Our association goes back to the 70’s when we played against each other in the Horowhenua cricket competition. I remember having great trouble in trying to knock Neville’s stumps over (If in fact I ever did!) He seemed to have a bat a foot wide. We have also been together in the “Organising” team running super rugby games right from the very first game in Nelson. Our Vice President S-Sgt Eric Davy is the Special Projects Officer for the Tasman District Police for RWC, having a major role in planning all aspects of the policing for these games. Also he has carried out the planning for traffic management, emergencies and evacuation, which are in-
ture. It needs a CEO and a very small Executive without the current Zone Directors who should be concentrating on rallying their regions and Associations. Be assured the Nelson Executive is extremely concerned at the performance of the “Board” who receives over $50,000 from Nelson every year in capitation fees. All Associations irrespective of membership numbers receive 2 votes at a Federation AGM. Many of the major Associations consider this unfair and there is little incentive for Associations to increase their membership. Any remit to propose proportional voting is outvoted by the small
cluded in his responsibilities. And a reminder of what’s on: Tuesday 20 September 7.30pm Russia v Italy, Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm USA v Italy and Saturday 1 October 3.30pm Australia V Russia. Don’t forget there will be a “Fan Zone” big screen in Trafalgar Street for the semi finals on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of October, and again for the final on Saturday 23rd October. The screen will be across Trafalgar Street between the ANZ Bank and the Museum facing the Cathedral. Of course food and drinks will be plentiful. These games all start at 9pm, so let’s all get off the couch and go to the “games”. It will be a once in a lifetime experience. See you there!
Associations who far outnumber the major Associations that are effectively carrying the organisation. We believe it’s “time for a change” and it may not be long before our membership is called upon to decide, on the need to rebrand, restructure and even look at aligning with some progressive organisations who are effectively representing those 50+. When the Government can ignore questionnaires from Grey Power in election year, It does shows how ineffective Grey Power has become Nationally. Has “Grey Power had it’s “Time”?. We would love to hear your views on this and perhaps some suggestions for a new title.
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More Active than Ever! By Patsy Mayers Trying to arrange a time to chat with Bev and Dick Stephens was not an easy task… they are never home, their social life is far fuller and more entertaining than mine and I am at least 25 years younger than both of them!!!!. But I am getting ahead of myself here. Let’s go back to the very beginning. 1934 in a brown cottage on a hill overlooking Rocks Road (you will have to forgive Dicks hazy memories of the day) Grandma Way, who was a midwife, delivered a bonny boy to Harry and Veronica (Stevie) Stephens. Dick was the fourth in a family of seven children, whose childhood and teen years were shaped by the before and after effects of a country at war. Dick was educated at Hampden Street School and Nelson Boys College. Dick left school to take up an apprenticeship with MS Motors. Bev Stephens (nee Rose) was born in Stratford, Taranaki, delivered by the renowned Doctor, Doris Gordon who wrote several bestselling books. Bev spent her early
childhood in the backblocks of Taranaki at Lake Ratapiko where her father Bob was a lake caretaker for the Taranaki Electric Power Board. Her wonderful childhood was filled with exciting things to do, milking cows, feeding calves, rowing on the lake and fishing for perch or eels and hitching a ride to school on the back of a friend’s horse. Upon leaving school Bev took up nursing and moved to Nelson to fulfill her vocation. It was of course here, after having kissed a few frogs she met the love of her life, “Debonair Dick,” who swept her off her feet, all thoughts of returning to the North Island firmly banished as she began her new life on the “Mainland”. Unfortunately before Bev and Dick’s marriage Bev had to give up nursing as she caught the ‘H Bug’ which was a contagious skin condition. After making a full recovery Bev worked at the Susannah Cake shop in Hardy Street. Once married Bev gave up work to concentrate on making a home for Dick and herself, first a house
Bev and Dick Stephens Fifty four years together and going strong. in Washington Valley and then buying a spec home in Songer Street where they lived for the next 47 years, raising three children who in turn have given them four grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and to date two great grandsons. During the children’s school years Bev worked as a volunteer for the Plunket Society and on the various school parent teacher associations. Through the years Dick worked at most of the ga-
rages in the Nelson area, including Stoke Motors, Bayview Service Station, Montgomery’s, Wrightcars and then Bowater’s to name a few. Once the children were old enough Bev went to work at Hannah’s Shoe Store where she was employed for eleven years. From the year 2002 Bev and Dick and the children now all married made a yearly trip back to Taranaki to visit Bev’s mum who had gone
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into a home, and to meet up with Bev’s two sisters (one from Toronto) and her brother and their spouses a yearly ritual that continued until her mum’s death in 2009. When they both retired Dick was able to spend more time on his main hobby, the garden, supplying fresh vegies to the whole family and of course as an ex mechanic making sure that the families cars were running smoothly as well as the daily spit and polish on his own car. Bev took up volunteer work, and for the past fourteen years has been very involved with Broadgreen Historic House and is a front office volunteer for Grey Power. As time went on Bev and Dick began to realize that maintaining their much loved family home was beginning to take its toll. Climbing ladders, pruning trees etc. was not as easy as it once was and health issues associated with advancing years began to surface. They decided it was time for a lifestyle change and began looking around for an alternative. This brings me back to my opening sentence, Bev and
Dick sold their home and bought a town house at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, a move they have never regretted. They still have a home to call their own, they are still independent and in their words “can live an individual life”, but also now have a sense of security and are surrounded by wonderful friends. It is entirely up to them how much use they make of the facilities provided, swimming pool, gym, exercise classes. They can go up to the dining room every day for morning and afternoon tea if they want to. There is always something to do, or a concert to attend, they are never home, but also never far away. They can spend quality time together without having to worry about major household problems or little things like changing a light bulb, gardening or cleaning the windows which is all part of the service provided. For Bev and Dick, living out their senior years at Ernest Rutherford is just what the Doctor ordered. After 54 years of married life they are more active and socially involved than ever.
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Travels of a Nelson Gal Episode 5 After a truly bizarre three weeks in Jose Puerto Banus, among the rich and famous, we set sail late one afternoon, minus the Brit guy and the USA girl, for Alicante, a trip of around 48 hours. The weather deteriorated quickly and we were soon sailing through dense fog – scary stuff! The unusual part was the dolphins swimming under the keel for hours on end with huge flashes of phosphorescence. Daytime was fine but I did not like sailing in such foggy conditions at night. Alicante was a lovely town. We were taken on a tour of the yacht building factory where Phobos had been built, and generally treated well by her owners who were very glad to see their pride and joy finally arrive back in Spain. At this point, Kiwi and I were paid off again, this time in USD equivalent to the air fare back to the States. We of course opted to continue our journey in Spain and travelled firstly to Valencia by bus, then to Barcelona where we asked around in a cantina
for accommodation and were shown Then off to the French Embassy by to an apartment complex right on the 9am to apply for the wretched visas. waterfront – cheap room, great view! The Embassy was on the 7th floor and Spent a week sightseeing in Barcelona, all we did all day, was inch up the stairs eating and drinking and coping with one step at a time along with dozens the huge amount of peoof other also seeking viple – after weeks at sea sas etc. We were finally I felt a bit shell-shocked interviewed in the late afby the noise. Our next ternoon and told to come move was to head to Amback the next day for the sterdam where Kiwi had decision, and amazingly several friends and where were given 90 days visas we intended to buy a VW (even tho all we wanted campervan (typical Kiwi’s, was to transit the country) eh!) and continue the so left there, and hurriedly journey. So, late one night made new bookings for we boarded a bus bound the bus that night. This for Amsterdam and, after time, as we approached Maggie Kerr hours of travel, arrived at the border, I was all set to the Spain/France border, only to be show off my brand new visa and – no, thrown off the bus for not having the they didn’t even ask for it! You can imcorrect visa to enter France. So many agine my choice of language. things had changed in the time since I cannot remember how long the trip we left NZ and had been at sea, includ- to Amsterdam was but knew that I ing border and visa requirements! Af- was really pleased to finally get there. ter several hours hanging out in a bit- Onne’s family lived not far from Amterly cold bus shelter, we were picked sterdam and welcomed us with open up by another bus returning to Barce- arms. And so we plunged into Dutch lona where we arrived at about 5am. life. Amsterdam is a unique city and
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I loved it. We looked at many galleries, sampled the food, visited with friends and their families, and having found the campervan of our dreams (well, almost) toured the country for the next month. Actually it was a well set up van in that everything was neatly stowed away and nothing was on show for light fingered people, so we avoided getting robbed. It was a left-hand drive vehicle obviously, so that was quite a novelty but I found that Holland was very easy to drive around, the people were so friendly and helpful, always laughing and
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joking, and having Kiwi speak the language helped enormously with signs and directions etc. Finally the time came to leave the Netherlands and we drove south, bypassing Paris, and toured through southern France for another three weeks, stopping in some delightful places to camp. What a way to see a country! We were even invited to sail to the Channel Islands for a weekend with some people we met somewhere along the way. And then, a ferry trip to England and on to the next part of the adventure. See you next time!
Nelson Grey Power has arranged in conjunction with Michael Hill, Richmond and Unichem Pharmacy in Richmond Mall a Grey Power Members “SPECIALS� day. Wednesday, 28 September, 9am to 3pm. Unichem Pharmacy in Richmond Mall will be offering 15% off everything (excluding prescriptions and products already on special) as well as some incredible extra specials!!!! Michael Hill will have specials available only to Grey Power members as well as having a watch to be won. There will also be spot prizes throughout the day. All members are invited to come along, meet the Grey Power Team and take advantage of the great specials. By supporting this day, we will be able to arrange other days with other businesses. RICHMOND MALL PHARMACY
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For our December Newsletter it would be great to feature some stories from our members on what makes Christmas special for them. Perhaps a childhood memory, special times with family, or maybe an unusual Christmas event. Email stories (approx. 250 words) to: nelsongreypower@xtra.co.nz We would love to hear from our members.
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to manage arthritis; regular exercise, controlling weight, and managing pain are important. This is where the Arthritis New Zealand services can help. If there’s a question we can answer it – perhaps adding to or clarifying your doctor’s advice.” “Arthritis New Zealand receives only 12 per cent of its funding from government agencies. Without the generosity of our donors and volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to help the over 530,000 New Zealanders who live with the pain of arthritis everyday.” “This year, as you walk past one of our volunteers holding out a bucket, think of your family member or your friend who manages the pain of arthritis everyday and please give generously,” says Sandra.
Arthritis New Zealand offers support to those with arthritis through: • raising awareness • telephone advice and support from dedicated Arthritis Educators • information and education, including conditionspecific seminars and education talks, informative brochures, • a quarterly magazine for members • the opportunity to network with other people who have arthritis, helping to overcome the isolation the disease may cause • a dedicated research fund to support research into the causes, treatments and prevention of arthritis • advocacy and lobbying, representing the interests of those affected by arthritis to local and national decision makers • an informative, up-to-date website www.arthritis.org.nz.
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Nelson/Tasman Television is Going Digital Changes are occurring to Nelson/Tasman’s television broadcasting signal and herald an end to the old analogue television signal that New Zealanders have exp e r i e nc e d since 1960, the analogue cutoff date in this area is April 2013. Around seven out of ten households in the area have already gone digital, if you use Freeview or Sky services you are already watching digital television. Benefits of the digital signal include crystal-clear picture, more channels, great sound, and an on-screen-TV guide. You don’t need a new television set to watch digital TV,
but you will need a satellite set-top-box and satellite dish, or roof-based UHF aerial (aimed at the new Mount Campbell transmitter, or Kaka Hill in Nelson) and a UHF set-top-box (this settop-box is integ rate d into newer TVs). Community Advisor, Guy Burns, is available to talk about the changes and answer questions people may have. Guy can be contacted by phoning 021 2624645 or by email at: guy.burns@goingdigital. co.nz. Further information can also be found at www.goingdigital.co.nz or by phoning 0800 838 800.
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Please note: meals are not included in the day-trip prices, unless specifically stated. Times of pick-up/ departure will be between 8am and 10am and you will be notified a day or two prior, according to pick-up schedule. Wednesday 16th November – Somerset Farm Settlers Cottage and Moutere Cafés - $25 Somerset Farm Settlers Cottage is of historical importance and is set in a peaceful spot in Mahana. This is just one of our destinations on a day that will see us tiki-touring around enjoying the late spring beauty of the greater Moutere area and a couple of the cafés in the region. A lunch destination is yet to be decided but we will be stopping somewhere affordable, or of course you can bring your own. (Price includes entry to the Settlers Cottage)
Wednesday 7th December – Christmas Double-Decker Daytrip - $45 Today after pick-ups we’ll board the double-decker (or return in the Double Decker) and take you to the Playhouse Café for a BBQ Christmas lunch under the weeping willows, or inside if wet. We will also do some tiki-touring via mystery locations and have some fun and prizes. The DD bus also has seats downstairs if you’re a bit worried about the old hips getting up top. The 4th October trip to Red Barn Café & Howard Valley is full, sorry.
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Please note: all tour prices are based on twin share accommodation. Single supplements and double rooms are available on request (subject to availability). All tours are subject to minimum numbers. Christmas Tour, 23rd – 28th way back up to Nelson. For December, $1,345 (optional a far more detailed itinerary single supplement = $395) please contact us. After the pick-up from your Package includes: pickup & door we venture down to the drop-off at your door; 6-days coast staying the first night coach transport; 5-nights at Hokitika’s Beachfront Ho- accommodation; dinner tel. On day two we go to the each evening; cooked breakMatheson Café enjoying the fast each morning; Christviews of Mt Cook and Tas- mas Dinner (lunchtime) at man and the opportunity to Queenstown’s Panorama take an easy walk to the Lake Restaurant; guided tour at Matheson lookout. After Goldfields Mining Centre. lunch we venture down via Haast to Wanaka’s fantastic North Island Tour, 16th – Edgewater Resort where we 24th April 2012 (tentativewill be staying the next two ly) – Price TBC evenings. Christmas Day Next year, due to popular sees us taking a relaxing demand we are heading daytrip via Arrowtown to back up north for our big Queenstown where we will tour. The preliminary plan at enjoy Christmas lunch look- this stage is to head away for ing out over Lake Wakatipu. 9-days, 8-nights around the After lunch we head back to central North Island – coast the Edgewater to enjoy all to coast, with some special of its 4 ½ star rating before new destinations and activia buffet dinner and more ties along the way. time to relax. On Boxing Once again, we ask for exDay we detour down past pressions of interest. When Lake Dunstan to Cromwell, we have finalised the plans Goldfields Mining Centre, and cost we will send out an Clyde, the Clyde Dam and itinerary to those who have Alexandra before continu- put their names on the intering to Omarama. Day five is ested list. Putting your name another cruisy day tiki-tour- on the interested list is in no ing through the Benmore way a commitment to travel, area and on to the Methven simply a request for more inResort for the evening. On formation when it becomes the final day we make our available.
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“Know Thy Neighbour????” We live behind a lovely retired couple, both in their eighties, who are fiercely independent, having been farmers in Karamea they have a real can do attitude. But they also know that if needed we will be there for them if they want help. We nod to the neighbours behind us, smile and say hullo but don’t know their names, same with the family across the drive. Our other neighbour living in our little cul-de-sac we know on a first name basis only because my husband knows him through business. Only 46, living alone, he had a double brain aneurism one evening a month ago and was not discovered until the next
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morning. We were away, but even if we weren’t we would not have known. Fortunately he will recover. Times have changed, neighbours aren’t so “neighbourly” anymore. But food for thought, could one of your neighbours lay dead for a year, without being discovered. Hopefully not. Look to the right, look to the left, would you be able to call on your neighbours in an emergency. Would they feel they could call on you? A nod, a smile a cheery hullo is a start, doesn’t take up much time and can also be reassuring to someone who perhaps does live alone and may not have much contact with anyone else.
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A Little Of My Life By Pauline Daly I was born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England in 1944 in the middle of an air raid. Mums to be were taken to hospital 1 week prior to the expected birth date. On 23rd February 1944 there was an air raid, the bombs were close by, 4 babies, me among them, were born very quickly that night. And home to Dad, he was a conscientious objector but had to do war work which was making rivets for the planes which would shoot down the Germans!! He also worked long hours with the Home Guard. Later he worked as a French polisher, upholsterer with a firm that moved people from home to home. In the front of his workshop was a store that sold all sorts of things some of which found their way into our home at cheaper prices. One item was a doll with a droopy eye and a dolls pram the outside of which had been scratched very
badly. I felt like a Queen taking my doll for walks in her pram, it mattered not one iota that both were damaged. My girlfriend had a walkie talkie doll which it seemed she was never allowed to undress or dress or even play with. What was the point of having such an expensive doll! My sister, 3 years older than me, was very eager to help my Mum with the new baby. My Mum loved to tell the story of when changing my nappy and leaving me momentarily to dispose of it, my sister finds the pepper pot to talcum powder my bottom which did cause me some discomfort…. Our home was in a block a lot like the original Coronation Street, funnily enough called Coronation Villas. In the 2 bedroomed house that we rented was a lady with a small child, refugees from London. We had an outside toilet, and a tin tub in the kitchen for our weekly baths – hot water was from
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boiling up the copper. Woe betide anyone who visited when someone was in the tub……… Neighbours were OLD, one being born in 1896 in the reign of Queen Victoria…. They had an apple tree in their small garden, cooking apples. If you ate them uncooked they would give you a tummy ache. We were not allowed to ask for them, wait until offered. So, every year we watched the majority of them rotting under the tree! The Grand Union canal ran between our house and my best friends home. There were dire warnings about this canal especially over the winter months when it froze over. One day, the inevitable happens, I wanted to slide around on the ice with my friend. Oops! I broke through. My friend ran screaming for our mothers, I hauled myself out, hid in the back alley too scared to go home, very, very cold. By the time they realized that I wasn’t under the ice but crying nearby (very loudly I am told) it was hot drinks and blankets all round and I never did get that telling off. Along that back alley the milkman came to deliver the milk. I vaguely remember
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the horse and cart and when the horse did its business the ladies rushed out with their buckets and spades to gather this steaming fertilizer for their vegetable/flower gardens. Later he delivered with a small truck which had a flat deck for stacking the crates of milk. My ride on this motorized vehicle was memorable, a small child on the milk truck holding on tight, it was explained to me that if I ever fell off that would be my last ride. Originally milk was delivered into household jugs, later in bottles. On cold winter days the milk, if not brought in straight Pauline on holiday aged seven. away, would freeze and the silver caps on lotment which grew all sorts of things. the tops of the bottles, maybe 2 inches If the adults wanted to talk my sister and above the actual top of the bottle, would I were sent outside to look for babies pop off. under the gooseberry bushes. We never My Grandad and Grandma lived a cou- did find one. ple of streets away. Grandad had an al- We walked to school which was just a
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16 block away. I was an average active child, constantly being told off for talking in class and spending playtime writing ‘I must not talk in class’ 20 times. I loved sports and was very good at running and high jump, for those who know me now you wouldn’t think so to look at me! In the summer we went to the swimming pool most days, rain or shine. We played in the park as we went to and fro the pool, swings, slides and seesaws, what happy days. A huge willow tree to hide in, we could surprise our older sisters when they started walking by with the boys. A penny to get rid of us and over to the shop to buy a penny bag of ends from the chippie machines which we ate up licking and dipping our forefinger into the bag. We read library books in the winter. Mary Mouse books were great favourites and Enid Blyton as we got older. We rented a TV so as to watch the coronation which was a time of street parties in our town and I assume the country. Hopalong Cassidy and Kit Carson were my favourite TV programmes. Both my sister and I went to Brownies and later to Guides, a pennyworth of chips after Brownies and
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tuppenceworth after Guides. We attended the fairs and circuses that came through our town, loved the rides, the candy floss, the animals and the trapeze artists. My Aunts and Uncles mainly lived in the London area where both my Mum and Dad grew up so we often walked to the railway station, caught the train, then the bus to visit my Nan. During the lunch breaks we often saw Mums sisters and my cousins. My Nan lived in the downstairs portion of a 2 storey house. It had one bedroom. Nan had raised 6 children, the youngest had a bed in the main bedroom with Nan and a Grandad I never knew, the 3 girls used the lounge as a bedroom, the 2 boys slept in the kitchen. Upstairs lived a couple with one child. The toilet was outside, wooden seat, toilet roll was cut up newspaper hanging on a nail. The upstairs people used the toilet as well, coming down the stairs and through Nans kitchen to get outside. We had yearly Sunday School picnics when we went on hired buses with our sandwiches to varying outlying areas. Wendover Hills and High Wycombe are
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2 I remember with all the singing that accompanied us there and home. I believe we went on holidays to the seaside every year, Eastbourne, Felixstowe, Brighton and Bournemouth are place names I can recall. I remember stony beaches, hired deck chairs, small tents to hire for getting into swimming togs, we always held towels for each other to dress and undress. One place we went to had a roller skating rink where we spent a lot of time. Dad bought a bag of large round red things which he said were plums. Us girls didn’t like the taste of them, Dad ate them though. We went to a café once and had plaice and chips, I thought it very flash. We watched the Punch and Judy shows, walked the piers and attended some shows which were suitable. Then, I was 10. The talk started about emigrating to either Australia or NZ. 10 pounds each for Australia, free to NZ. NZ it was. 2 years later and we were off on the six week voyage via the Panama Canal which was fascinating after this little canal that had run in front of our home. We anchored at Curacao where lots of us bought bananas in huge
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bunches, I didn’t know that’s how they grew. The Captain Cook (our boat) anchored offshore at Pitcairn Island where the islanders came out in their boats to sell us home made trinkets. While on board we played a lot of table tennis, the balls were often lost out the window when the smashes went awry. We were told we would learn a new language on the boat (Maori) and I would have lots of little brown girls and boys to play with. Neither of which turned out to be true. We came to Nelson and here I have stayed. I attended Nelson College for Girls without distinguishing myself in any way. Still loved my sports, Netball and Basketball in winter and tennis and marching in summer. Worked after school in a library and later in a milkbar alongside the old Majestic Theatre. I don’t recall being either happy or unhappy, life just moved on. When I left school I had the choice of applying for 4 jobs in the Saturday nights paper so I applied for office work with Farm Products Ltd because my sister knew the manager through her work. I was there for 7 years continuing to play sport as much as possible. I met and
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married my first husband and we built a had a grandchild to my eldest daughhouse at Stoke. Two daughters followed ter who both moved away to Massey after a couple of years of marriage and University and studied to be a Social Worker. My younger my years of playing daughter moved away Badminton started. briefly, came home and Then my first real finally married a childbrush with life. My hood sweetheart. They husband left. It had now live close by and never occurred that have four children who this could happen to me. However I I babysit fairly regularly. As for me, I retired at 60 survived that, I had to take up part time and a home, a car and a voluntary work. I was at part time job firstly Natureland in the office in a friends café and for a year and loved that. then with the Nelson Then on to Grey Power Computer Bureau. I where I really enjoyed married again living being around the older now in Tahunanui. people and chatting to I had 2 stepchildren them as they came into living with us as well the office. These last few as my own 2 girls. I years have been the best had gone to work of my life. I have met in the Pay Office at Sister Maureen with Pauline new people at Probus, Sealord which grad- aged nine. ually became fulltime and I stayed there U3A and have a social life, Mr Key gives for 20 years. My 2nd marriage broke up. me enough money to live on, what more Too many aches and pains for sport now could one want out of life. so I took up the game of Bridge, still play I consider myself to have been very or try to. My children are grown up, I blessed.
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Common Unity By Senior Sergeant Eric Davy and Sergeant Malcolm Drummond The local residents of a certain town began experiencing a rise in the amount of petty crime and drunken anti social behaviour at all hours of the day and night. These incidents began to affect the life style and safety of all people living in the immediate area. Some people, especially the old were frightened to go out at night because of the risk of intimidation and the behaviour of some. In the mornings, house owners discovered that their property had been vandalised and shop keepers were always cleaning up in their doorways or repairing broken windows. Leaders among the population decided that it was time to do something about the problem. Because of this, a notice was put up in a prominent public area inviting the population to a meeting to address the concerns and to work together as a group.
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The heading of the notice read “COMMON UNITY NEEDED.” This was actually a town called London in the 15th century and the term Community was coined. Some things don’t change. Today we still have issues and concerns that faced the residents of London years ago. Today, police have developed a Community policing model to work with the residents of cities, towns and villages throughout the country. A vital link between the population and the police are the community Constables. These constables work closely with Neighbourhood Support to enSpecialising in: sure we are lis• Latest Technology European Dentures tening to the • Excellent fit and extremely natural concerns of the appearance groups. • Cosmetic Dentures to support and improve Facial Structures • Implant assisted dentures • Total Professional Care for Denture Patients
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A perfectly logical story to all males: A wife asks her husband, “Can you go down to the dairy and buy one carton of milk, and if they have eggs, get 6.” A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife explodes, “Why the hell did you buy 6 cartons of milk?” He replied, “They had eggs”. (no males were harmed in the telling of this joke) A distraught senior citizen phone her doctor’s office. “Is it true” she wanted to know, “that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?” “Yes, I’m afraid so,” the doctor told her.
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Senior Services Do you feel anxious about the thought of having to make contact with Senior Services? It can feel overwhelming to take that first step and visit your local Senior Services Office. Nelson Grey Power has arranged for Diane Van Der Velden from Senior Services Stoke Office to meet with any of our members who have any questions, problems or need any general information. Diane is the face of the Ministry of Social Development’s Senior Services in Stokes Strawbridge Mall. Based in
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Click into Senior Services Applying for NZ Super, need to ask for extra help or want to check on your appointment time with a Seniors’ Case Manager? Now you can do all of these things (and more) online. To apply for NZ Super, simply go to the seniors website: www.seniors.msd.govt.nz A step-by-step process will help you through the application. When it is finished, just print it off and send the form to us, with certified copies of the documents required. Alternatively, you can drop in the original identification documents to your nearest Work and Income office for sighting. If your circumstances mean the application cannot be completed online (e.g. you have lived or worked overseas), you will be asked to make an appointment to see a Seniors’ Case Manager. If you prefer a face-to-face meeting when applying for NZ Super, you can still make an appointment with a case manager to complete your application. Once your NZ Super is organised, or if you are already
a client of ours, you can create your own account online. This is called “My Account” and you can get to it from the seniors website as well: www.seniors.msd.govt. nz. By setting up “My Account,” you can access some information and services online that were previously only available by phone or by meeting with a case manager. In My Account you can: • view your appointments • view your payment details • view and change some of your contact details. “My account” services are available between: • Monday-Thursday 7am9pm • Friday-Saturday 7am-8pm When you’re on the Seniors website, take some time to check out the “Ask a Question” tool. If you have any questions about our services you can browse through the most frequently asked questions and answers, or ask
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How Do We Work? Nelson is one of the 76 Associations that make up Grey Power Federation. All Associations have two votes at our annual conference, and those votes decide what the Board does to take the members wishes forward over the next year. In other words the majority rules. Not always popular, but democratic. The board acts as an advocate on behalf of the Associations (who represent our Members) when we approach the government . Grey Power is one of the very few organisations which have direct access to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and any members of Parliament. How effective are we? The Aged Care Sector is one area in which we have been very effective. We are involved with New Zealand Standards for the new standard for Home Help and Home Care. We are consulted by Government and
Health Boards for our opinion in this Board is very mindful of its member’s money and ensure that we get maxiSector The Human Rights Commission have mum benefit from any expenditure. asked us to arrange meetings to dis- The Board is also mindful that ways of cuss Wages, Equal Opportunities, and doing things can change and to make Staffing levels in the Aged Care Sector sure we are on the right track a facilitator was engaged to look at The level of assets a person can have when they enter a how we operate, how things are run, and a Strategic Plan rest home is another success story. Through strong adfor the next few years. In addition the Board set up vocacy the exemption level increases by $10,000 a year. last November an advisory The work load for some committee to look at the Board Members is heavy structure of the Organisation and is done willingly on a and consider an appropriate voluntary basis. structure for the years ahead. That is one reason why we This is a major task, which is have direct access to parjust now starting and a proPam Schouten liament. We are not paid gress report will be available to push the interests of our Zone Director for the next Board Meeting. members, so we have no axe to grind. The final Report when available should There is always advice given by some be interesting to us all and I wish I had members on how we could work bet- a crystal ball as regards outcome. ter or more effectively and this is tested The Board are there to do a job on your at the AGM after debate. It’s a funny behalf to the best of our ability. There thing but some people don’t seem to are always some who will criticize, and accept the will of the AGM and con- that is their right, but the Board have a tinue to pressure mandate and majority rules. the Board while Take care out there, look out for each ignoring AGM other and let the Board know your direction. The concerns.
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MEMBERS ISSUES Advanced Care Planning for End of Life Care J M Black, Blenheim
The palliative care and end-of-life care are recognised as a core component of Health Care Provision in New Zealand. Advanced care planning provides for an integrated approach to palliative and end-of-life care that recognises the roles and responsibilities of both palliative care generalists and specialists in meeting the needs of patients and their families. Many people, by the time they reach the end of their lives, have multiple conditions and complex needs that require a pro-active, co-ordinated response. Making appropriate plans to meet a person’s changing needs and aid timely transitions to the end of life care are critical components. The planning often involves multidisciplinary teams working across local health, social care and voluntary sector services. This requires an ongoing dialogue with those close to them about how to meet their current and future needs. It has been shown that we tend to over treat and provide care that patients with terminal illness don’t want and often don’t need. Modern medical technology has outrun patient need. There is a strong call from medical and non-medical groups to improve
our communication with patients and let them have a clearly recorded voice when their care is planned. Advance Care Planning is the process of engaging with the patient to begin the discussion, focusing their needs, for the right care and the right time in the right location. The concept of better, sooner, more convenient accessed locally through the Nelson Marlborough Health Alliance and Clinical Pathways Development fits well with advance care planning interventions. During 2009 NMDHB Board Members debated end of life care. Today there is National and International groups working on advance care planning. One such group The New Zealand Advance Care Planning Cooperative which following an inaugural advanced care planning conference in Melbourne in April 2010 agreed to the establishment of a national, collective task with driving a collaborative approach to the design and implementation of advanced care planning services in New Zealand. The Ministry of Health and Hospice New Zealand developed two draft documents in June 2010
for advanced care planning in New Zealand. Advance Care Planning for Adults: An overview and Advanced Care Planning for Adults: Planning for your future care. The intention was for these documents to be used by a number of groups, including health professionals, people and their caregivers/families, administrators, funders and planners. I understand the MOH’s final document titled “Advanced Care Planning Guide for the NZ Health Care Work Force” is due to be launched 26 August 2011, while the NZ Advanced Care Cooperative and process of developing a set of pamphlets and to inform the workforce and individuals on how to have conversations on Advanced Care Planning. While the Liverpool Care Pathway is clearly identified in NMDHB’s statement of intent 2011/12 this pathway only covers the last few days of life. To me it is not clear that the advanced care planning has been fully accepted by NMDHB.
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By Addo Mulders Snr The proposed amalgamation between Nelson and Tasman District is an issue all residents should be interested in. I have presented my own personal submission to the Local Government Commission expressing my concern that often no consultation takes place between the two councils especially when it is an important issue concerning both Councils. Nelson Grey Power was asked by the Nelson City Council for their opinion on improving the bus service between Nelson and Richmond, but when we asked Tasman District Council for their opinion were told that they were going to study this issue later on in the year. No official direct consultation had taken place. Another very important issue is the Arterial Traffic Study last year which became a Nelson only study, regardless that the produce from Tasman District
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had to make use of roads leading to pedestrians. Port Nelson etc. In the meantime a de- Nelson Grey Power put in an official cision had been made by Nelson City request to the Nelson City Council in Council regarding the importance to May asking the Council to fix the potall people living in our holes along the Rocks region. The decision Road footpath. We reis to improve the cycle ceived a reply advising and walking track along that the work would be Rocks Road. carried out by the end A more local issue was of May. By the beginthe dangerous situation ning of August, nothwhich has been created ing had been done so when our local Council a letter was sent to The allows cyclists to make Mayor with the same use of footpaths. I have request but emphasizheard first hand of eling that very soon Nelderly being run into by son expects an enorcyclists and in some mous influx of guests Addo Mulders cases taking months to for the world cup and recover. Other elderly are avoiding unsightly potholes was not a good combined walkway/cycle tracks for look. The potholes were fixed almost fear of being knocked over. Nelson straight away!!! Grey Power has asked to be included If any of our members are concerned in any consultations regarding the with the state of a footpath in your above issue. The Council has sent an neighborhood please contact me via invitation for us to attend the next the Grey Power office, probably before meeting regarding the movement of the end of the World Cup.
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Disclaimer By Errol Millar In the June 2011 Grey Power National Magazine (page 16) there was an article “Four things we bet you didn’t know your mobile phone can do for you” which also included a claim about ATM’s. Two claims are dangerously wrong: It claimed mobile phone worldwide emergency number is 112 – WRONG! 112 is for digital phones on a GMS network and does not apply to all countries. It’s 111 in New Zealand and if travelling overseas find out what their emergency number is. Secondly, if forced by a criminal to withdraw
money from an ATM, keying in your PIN number backwards, automatically alerts Police -WRONG! According to myth busters “Skype” this claim first surfaced in 2006 AND IT DOES NOT WORK! Other claims such as being able to remotely unlock a keyless car using a mobile phone and spare key, and find some hidden battery power in your phone when almost flat, and disabling a mobile phone by keying in a special code, either only work on limited brands or just do not work. Check with your mobile phone provider to see what services are actually covered by your phone!
Tips for Handling Telemarketers Three Little Words That would grind to a halt. Then when you eventuWork!! The three little words are: ‘Hold On, Please....’ Saying this, while putting down your phone and walking off (instead of hanging-up immediately) would make each telemarketing call so much more time-consuming that boiler room sales
ally hear the phone company’s ‘beep-beep-beep’ tone, you know it’s time to go back and hang up your handset, which has efficiently completed its task. These three little words will help eliminate telephone soliciting.
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