Rotorua Grey Power November 2016

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Rotorua Lakes local body elections deliver 

little change 

RUSSELL HALLAM QSM 

President, Grey Power Rotorua 

Elections are interesting 

because of the 

chance for the unexpected. 

But our local body 

elections brought little 

change to the makeup of 

the council. Mayor Chadwick 

and nine incumbent 

councillors were re-elected 

along with one new 

councillor. 

This election also provided 

the opportunity to reduce 

the number of councillors 

from 12 to a total of 10. 

I suppose I expect all who 

are entitled to, will vote. 

That they don’t - while 

not unexpected - is a mystery 

to me. We in the Third 

Age vote, so why don’t the 

younger sectors of our community 

exercise their right? 

Excluding special votes, 

why did only 45.99 percent 

[21,252] of eligible voters 

make the effort to participate 

in this democratic process? 

That the voting papers 

are “unfriendly” and confusing, 

that voting can’t be 

done on line, seem like excuses. 

Belief that our vote 

is valuable and that we can 

effect change, need to override 

the hurdles. However 

if these are genuine barriers, 

then it is a priority for 

the Electoral Commission to 

find ways to simplify voting. 

But what if a significant 

sector of our community just 

doesn’t connect with local 

body politics because they 

don’t see their core needs 

[housing, job security and 

health care] can be catered 

for via local government? 

This interpretation deserves 

further consideration, because 

it is perplexing and 

serious that so many in our 

community consider voting 

unimportant or irrelevant to 

their daily lives. 

For Grey Power, the result 

means little change in the 

communication lines with 

council. We need to build 

on these and strengthen our 

lobbying on members’ issues 

and concerns. 

We will continue to work 

with council towards Rotorua 

developing into being 

truly age friendly, and easy 

access to and the use of 

council services and facilities 

remain high priority. 

Your committee also 

meets with local Members 

of Parliament regularly. The 

role of central government 

in providing for the wellbeing 

of our senior citizens 

is critical. Housing, health, 

welfare, wealth, are all areas 

needing to be addressed, as 

the proportion of us in, and 

entering the Third Age in our 

community continues to rise. 

Partnerships between central 

and local governments 

are pivotal to meeting these 

needs. With 25 percent of 

Rotorua’s population predicted 

to be over 65 in 15 

years, planning must address 

this growing need in our 

communities. 

State housing, public 

health, social welfare and living 

wage levels of superannuation 

entitlements must 

form part of this future. 

The General Election is 

only a year away. Three core 

issues have been identified 

by Grey Power to develop in 

the lead-up to the election: 

elective surgery, local body 

rates affordability, and maintaining 

the level of national 

superannuation. Having 

these issues identified early, 

along with the other issues 

already mentioned, will give 

Grey Power direction when 

lobbying candidates during 

the general election campaign. 

The Government has made 

changes to the Gold Card 

entitlements. Regional councils 

are now bulk funded for 

reimbursements to provide 

free off peak public transport 

to Gold Card holders. 

This fund is now capped at 

the current level of just over 

$28m annually for the next 

five years. Apart from annual 

CPI adjustments for inflation, 

any rise in costs will 

need to be met by regional 

councils’ rates. Already we 

are seeing some councils requiring 

GoldCard holders to 

purchase smartcards to travel 

‘free’ in off peak times. 

Paying for free travel? 

In concluding, I remind you 

how Grey Power was formed 

– from a protest against the 

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nationwide [and potential 

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Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei - keynote 

speaker for Grey Power’s next members’ forum 

Metiria Turei, co-leader 

for the Green Party, 

and their spokesperson 

for Inequality, Building & 

Housing, Justice and Electoral 

Issues, is the keynote 

speaker for our December 

5 members’ forum. 

Metiria’s life has taken 

the path of advocating for a 

more equitable society; reducing 

unemployment, ending 

child poverty, ensuring all 

Kiwis live in warm, healthy 

Metiria Turei Green Party co-leader 

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homes and protecting our 

rivers and oceans for future 

generations. 

She says: “My dream is 

that every New Zealander, 

no matter what ethnicity, 

religion, sex, age or back- 

METIRIA’S ADDRESS 

WILL CENTRE ON 

The Wellbeing of 

Seniors over the Next 15 

Years - covering housing, 

health, overall wellness 

needs and employment 

Monday, 5 December 

2016 

Bainbridge Centre, 

187 Old Taupo Road, 


1.30 pm – 2.30 pm 

Followed by the usual 

afternoon tea/biscuits 

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ground is treated with dignity 

and respect.” 

As a single mum, using a 

training incentive allowance, 

Metiria put herself through 

law school, graduating in 

1999 from Auckland University, 

and going on to work 

as a commercial lawyer at 

Two very successful public forums 

were organised by Grey 

Power Rotorua in the lead up 

to recent local body elections. 

These local body election 

events have become an integral 

part of Grey Power’s work 

in the community over recent 

years. It’s our way of providing 

candidates with an opportunity 

to meet the people, and 

gives Grey Power members 

and the public the chance to 

hear what candidates have to 

• NO fees 

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costs 

see that some attendees came 

• open to persons of ALL denominations well prepared with their local 

body elections candidates’ 

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Application Form 

booklet in hand and were 

• NO minimum deposit 

making notes. 

please contact 

There’s a lot of behind-thescenes 

(CDF) work that goes into set- 

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Power committee gets a real 

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Simpson Grierson. 

In 2000 she joined the 

Greens, and entered Parliament 

in 2002. She became 

Green Party co-leader in 

2009. 

Metiria remains very aware 

of why she is in Parliament 

and for whom. 

Great turnouts at Grey 

Power’s Election Forums 

RUSSELL HALLAM QSM 

President, Grey Power Rotorua 

buzz from such a large number 

of Power members and 

the public turning out in sup- 

port. Around 250 attended 

the mayoral forum and nearly 

200 came to hear councillor 

candidates. 

Of course the attendance of 

the candidates themselves determines 

the overall success, so 

Grey Power appreciated that 

all 7 mayoral candidates and 

34 of the 35 councillor candidates 

accepted our invitations. 

[The one apology was due to 

a prior out-of-town commitment.] 

At the mayoral forum, all candidates 

had 3 minutes to introduce 

themselves and then 

2 minutes to answer each of 

three standard questions. 

How to provide 34 councillor 

candidates with a similar opportunity 

was more challenging 

and required regimental 

organisation, but each had 3 

minutes to convince the audience 

‘Why you should vote for 

me’. 

The organisational objective 

was to provide all candidates 

with an equal opportunity to 

speak and put their case for 

election. 

Thanks for your support. 

Deposits only accepted after completion 

of the Application Form 


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Mayoral candidates from left: Mark Gould, Reynold Macpherson, Rob Kent, Rangimarie 

Kingi, John Rakei-Clark, Steve Chadwick [incumbent and re-elected] Frances Louis.

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Migrant Connect Service 

Most of us will know 

someone who has 

recently moved to settle 

in New Zealand – maybe a 

neighbour, a work mate, relation 

or family friend. Regardless 

of where someone 

has come from, chances are 

if they have recently moved 

to New Zealand they will 

probably have lots of questions 

about how things 

work here - and the Citizens 

Advice Bureau can help. 

Migrant Connect is the Settlement 

Information Service 

that is offered from 30 Bureau 

throughout the country, 

including the Rotorua Bureau. 

New migrants can visit the Bureau 

to find out all sorts of information 

that will help them 

settle into the Kiwi way of life 

– how to enrol with a GP, the 

education system, how to get 

an IRD number, your rights 

as a tenant, an employee, a 

consumer, what community 

groups and organisations you 

can join, who needs volunteers, 

local community organisations 

– and any other enquiries 

they may have about their 

new country. 

The Bureau also has access 

to Language Connect – a free, 

multi-lingual service providing 

information and advocacy on 

a wide range of issues which 

is provided in over 20 different 

languages. Language Connect 

offer support, advocacy and 

advice in over 20 different ethnic 

languages on the following: 

• Immigration: knowledge of 

the different types of visa 

available; rules for obtaining 

citizenship; assistance in 

form filling as well as troubleshooting 

with any applications 

i.e. work visa, residency 

visa, student visa, citizenship 

etc. 

• Income Support & Benefits: 

detailed information about 

benefits, entitlements and 

assistance available from 

Work and Income NZ. 

• Taxes: obtaining an IRD number 

and the New Zealand tax 

system, including the ‘Working 

for Families’ assistance. 

• Housing & Tenancy: laws 

relating to tenancy such as 

bond money, flatting agreements, 

landlords’ responsibilities 

etc. 

• Employment Issues: identifying 

relevant sources to find 

a job, how to address problems 

with your employer, 

minimum wage etc. 

• Education & Training: identifying 

the training agencies 

and support to gain NZ qualifications, 

services to help you 

update or improve your CV, 

schools and preschools in 

your local areas etc. 

• Health: what are the rights 

of New Zealand residents 

and work visa holders, how 

the NZ Health system works, 

help in finding ethnic doctors 

and specialists etc. 

• Family Issues & Counselling: 

any type of family or individual 

problems and referrals to 

relevant agencies, relationship 

breakdowns etc. 

• Consumer Rights: what you 

should know before buying 

a second hand car, your 

Continued page 13 

From the president’s desk 

– 26 September 2016 Local 

Government Act Amendment 

Bill [No. 2] 

TOM O’CONNOR 

President, Grey Power Federation 

This week we have one 

of those successes 

which come from quiet 

diplomacy, attention to 

detail and working with 

kindred groups. 

On Friday, September 23, 

the Government announced 

that the Local Government 

Act 2002 Amendment Bill 

(No 2) will now not be reported 

back to Parliament 

until March next year. It was 

originally going to be reported 

back by the Local Government 

and Environment Select 

Committee on October 28. 

The Government introduced 

the Bill to Parliament 

earlier this year which, if 

passed into law, would have 

removed much of our rights 

and abilities to have any say 

at all in how our local bodies 

operate. In particular the 

Bill included a proposal to extend 

the powers of the Local 

Government Commission to 

re-structure district councils 

without consultation with 

rate payers. 

That would have meant 

that the Local Government 

Commission could require 

neighbouring district councils 

to amalgamate some or all of 

their functions and ratepayers 

would have no say in the 

process. 

If we want to keep local 

body rates affordable it is essential 

that we must not lose 

the right to have our own local 

government and to elect 

who we want to represent us 

locally. 

Zone Four Board Representative 

Pete Matcham presented 

a submission to the Select 

Committee considering the 

Bill and we joined forces with 

Local Government New Zealand 

which also opposed that 

part of the Bill. 

The Government has now 

agreed to have further discussions 

with those who opposed 

the Bill in its original 

form with a view to making 

some radical changes and we 

will be part of that process. 

It was a good initial result 

brought about by hard work, 

cooperation and sound strategic 

planning. 

6 Rotorua greypower News – November 2016

Be aware of what is going on around you 

BRUCE QUEDLY 

Neighbourhood Support Rotorua 

Most of us are trusting 

of our fellow citizens 

and most of them can 

be trusted. Unfortunately 

there is a small minority 

who break that trust and 

we need to be aware of 

that. 

Coming from an era when 

doors were left unlocked and 

gardening equipment left in 

unlocked sheds and garages, 

we realise times have changed. 

It doesn’t matter how much 

we complain the situation remains 

the same. Your personal 

security and that of your property 

need to be in your mind at 

all times. 

Part of this is being aware of 

what is going on around you, 

not only at home but when 

you are out and about. Here 

are some tips from Neighbourhood 

Support Fact Sheets to 

help you: 

• Make sure doors, windows 

and other entry and exit 

points from your house have 

good quality, effective catches 

and locks - deadlocks if 

possible. Get into the habit 

of always using these locks 

• Always lock doors and windows 

at night, if you're out 

in the garden or going out or 

away. 

• Don't leave a door key hidden 

outside - burglars know 

all the places to look 

• Keep garden sheds and garages 

secure and lock away 

tools and ladders 

• Install a 'peep-hole' in a front 

door so you know who's visiting 

you 

• Ask unannounced visitors 

who they are and what they 

want. If you're not satisfied 

with their answer, don't 

open the door to them 

• Don’t let unknown unsupervised 

visitors go through your 

house 

• Trim trees or remove shrubbery 

which might 'hide' a 

burglar's activity 

• Get to know your neighbours 

and develop plans to 

deal with problems or suspicious 

activity. Form a Neighbourhood 

Support Group, 

exchanging phone numbers 

or emergency contact details 

is a good start. 

• If you're going away, neighbours 

can collect your mail or 

newspaper and make your 

place look occupied, for example 

by turning on lights, 

parking a vehicle in your 

driveway, hanging washing 

on your line or mowing 

lawns 

• Mark valuable property with 

serial numbers and keep a record 

of these numbers 

• If you have an answer phone, 

don't record a message that 

suggests you're out or alone. 

Awareness is also enhanced 

by knowing those 

around you at home. This 

can be achieved by joining 

or forming a Neighbourhood 

Support Group in your street. 

If wish to do this or to check 

if there is a Group in your 

street, contact 349-9470 or 

email nsrotorua@clear.net.nz 

When you are out, be 

aware of what is going on 

around you: 

• Hold your handbag firmly at 

all times. Carry it so it can't 

be snatched from behind 

or grabbed by a person in a 

passing vehicle. 

• Be confident and aware of 

people around you. Keep 

away from isolated areas. 

• Walk with a friend if you 

don't feel secure by yourself. 

• If you think someone is following 

or watching you and 

you feel uncomfortable, walk 

faster and head in a safe direction. 

• Only withdraw small amounts 

of money from a money machine. 

Stand where you can 

see people, hide your PIN 

number and put your money 

away promptly. 

Continued page 11 

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Summer health and wellbeing 

JUDY O’CONNOR 

committee member, Grey Power 


Summertime – that 

long-awaited sunshine 

bringing warm, clear days 

that entice us outside. 

Fresh air and sunshine - 

good for the soul. Going for 

walks, gardening, playing a 

favourite sport [in an earlier 

article I suggested giving 

croquet a try] – but any type 

of exercise that suits our 

abilities is beneficial. 

Summer is also a time to review 

what we already know 

about hygiene – cleanliness 

in our home, ourselves and 

our general environment. 

Insects and bacteria thrive in 

the warmer temperatures. 

Pay particular attention to 

our food preparation areas. 

Wash hands after toileting, 

being outside in the garden, 

patting our pets, and immediately 

before preparing 

food. We all know what we 

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- Can I help and discuss 

your options? 

- I am constantly exceeding 

my vendors expectations of 

prices. 

- I work for my vendors. 

Sue Baker AREINZ 

Residential Salesperson 

should be doing, but this is a 

timely reminder to take extra 

care. 

Keep hydrated 

Just a few months ago, 

Hawke’s Bay residents suffered 

an epidemic of vomiting 

and diarrhoea due to 

contamination of their water 

supply. Many were admitted 

to hospital; particularly 

the very young, those with 

lowered immune systems 

through other illness, and 

seniors. Dehydration became 

a big issue. 

So this summer drink water 

regularly throughout the 

day. Try a covered jug of 

water in the fridge. Some 

of us overlook drinking 

enough water during the 

hotter weather to ward off 

dehydration. 

Food preparation 

• Begin by washing hands 

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• Ensure work benches are 

clean. Have clean cloths 

available for wiping down. 

• Cook meat thoroughly. 

The meat juices should 

run clear when the meat 

is pricked with a fork or 

skewer. Especially for 

chicken, this is a must. 

• Keep leftover cooked meat 

covered – ideally with a 

cover that allows heat to 

escape but also keeps flies 

and other insects out as 

well. Refrigerate when the 

covered meat has cooled. 

• Store cooked and raw 

meats separately in the refrigerator 

– e.g. raw meat 

Property values go from 

strength to strength 

Confidence in property 

and property values 

has continued to grow as 

we make our way through 

spring and into summer. 

The real estate market remains 

strong as demand still 

outstrips supply and buyers 

are forced to compete for 

their desired property. 

It must be noted that it is 

possible to undersell in this 

market – particularly with the 

temptation and pressure to 

sell quickly. 

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Of our last 15 auctioned 

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the day – a phenomenal success 

rate. 

It is easy as an inexperi- 

on the shelf below cooked 

meat. Take particular 

care when storing chicken 

products. 

• Take care that cooked rice 

is always covered and refrigerated 

once cool. 

• ALL food in the refrigerator 

should be individually 

covered. 

• Wash cutlery, plates, pots 

and pans in hot soapy water 

as soon as practicable 

after use. 

Keep safe, keep healthy – 

and while enjoying the summer 

sunshine, take precautions 

against sunburn. 

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enced seller to be drawn in by 

supposed ‘free advertising’ 

and ‘cheap fees’ alongside 

the promise of an extravagant 

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Understand that in not all 

cases is cheapest the best option 

and that an agent is only 

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If you are even considering 

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to meet you and hear about 

your property needs. 

Remember, all Grey Power 

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give me a call today. 

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Higher power 

charges on the way 

FLETCHER TABUTEAU 

NZ First List MP based in Rotorua 

As predicted, many in 

regional NZ are to 

be slammed with higher 

power charges because 

some economics boffin 

in the Electricity Authority 

thought it would be a 

good idea. 

“Many of those facing 

higher prices are in regions 

that are already struggling. 

Kawerau for example may 

have to close its mill because 

increased charges may add 

up to 15 million dollars. This 

is a further attack on ordinary 

Kiwis, and we call for fairness 

across the country.” says New 

Zealand First Commerce and 

Energy Spokesperson Fletcher 

Tabuteau. 

There’s no doubt that 

people living in some areas 

which come off better in this 

plan, will feel some sympathy 

for people being hammered 

with higher charges. We are 

all Kiwis, our forebears built 

the power stations, and we 

should all reap the benefits. 

Privatisation, the drive for 

Be aware of what is going on 

around you 

From page 7 

• When using a public telephone, 

face the people 

passing to prevent a thief 

approaching unnoticed. 

• Keep your car doors locked 

and your handbag out of 

sight. Handbags left on car 

seats can attract attention. 

• If possible, park where 

there are lots of people 

around. Take your handbag 

with you when you leave 

the car. If you can't, hide it 

out of sight. 

• Have your keys ready to 

quickly unlock the doors 

when returning to your car. 

• Keep your handbag with 

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ripped equality out of the 

power industry. 

So, I asked the Prime Minister, 

on Tuesday the 11th 

during question time in the 

house if he would be willing 

to front up to the people in 

our regions who will be losing 

jobs and paying more 

for their electricity when, yet 

again, the government does 

nothing for our regions and 

allows the Electricity Authority 

to implement its new pricing 

structure. 

The Prime Minister’s very 

drab answers and his resorting 

to insults, avoiding the 

question altogether highlighted 

just how bad the 

situation is for not only his 

Government but also for our 

regions. 

It was only when New 

Zealand First, lines companies, 

electricity users, mayors 

and the EMA all kicked up 

a fuss that there’s been any 

pause at all but the clock is 

still ticking for our regions. As 

the mayor of Northland said 

"Economically it would be a 

disaster, we seriously can't let 

it happen." 

you at all times. Never leave 

it unattended in the trolley 

while shopping or loading 

shopping into your car. Take 

your bag with you when 

you return your shopping 

trolley. 

Neighbourhood Support 

Rotorua has volunteers who 

when they visit supermarkets 

take with them some 

Safeguard Your Handbag. 

If they see an unattended 

bag pamphlets, especially on 

shopping trolleys, they place 

the pamphlet on it to remind 

the shopper to be aware of 

the security of you hand bag 

when shopping. 

Save lives this 

November - Melanoma 

Awareness Week 

Join Melanoma NZ during 

November for the week 

of Monday 14 to Monday 

21 and spread the word 

about early detection. 

Around 70 percent of 

melanomas are diagnosed in 

people aged more than 50 

years and every year at least 

300 New Zealanders die from 

melanoma. 

We are on a mission to 

change these statistics. 

Melanoma NZ is asking 

all New Zealanders to check 

their skin regularly so you are 

aware of any changes. Melanoma 

diagnosed at an early 

stage can be successfully 

treated. 

Look out for any spots, 

moles or freckles that have 

changed or are different from 

others. If you notice anything 

unusual or different you 

should seek advice from your 

GP or specialist. Early detection 

saves lives. 

Melanoma NZ is the only 

melanoma specific consumer 

group operating in this country 

and it receives no government 

funding; all campaigns 

and initiatives are made possible 

through the generosity 

of ambassadors, sponsors, 

grantors, fundraisers and donors. 

If you would like to help 

save lives you can either text 

2448 to donate $3 (during 

the month of November) or 

visit our website 

www.melanoma.org.nz 

New Zealand First 

Rotorua Office 

Fletcher Tabuteau List MP 

Office Hours: 10am -3pm 

Dropinorcall for an appointment 

07 347 4045 

Level6,Hinemoa Tower 

1154 Hinemoa St,Rotorua 

PO Box1561, Rotorua, 3042 

www.nzfirst.org.nz 


Medium Sudoku Puzzles 3 

www.printablesudoku99.com 

SUDOKU PUZZLE 

JOKE CORNER 

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1 7 8 

3 5 8 6 

8 1 

9 7 8 6 1 

5 9 

6 4 9 3 5 

6 4 9 7 8 

7 8 9 5 2 

8 4 

Medium Level - The rules of Sudoku are that you should fill a 

number in to every cell in the grid, using the numbers 1 to 9. The 

restriction is that you can only use each number once in each row, 

each column, and in each of the 3x3 boxes. Solution page 14 

7 6 3 

9 4 7 

8 6 4 2 5 

4 1 

3 

CASH 

9 

5 

PRIZE 

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Commencing February 2017 and each quarter 

3 thereafter, Grey Power 4 Rotorua will award 6 a Cash 

Prize of $100 to the holder of the membership 

number drawn 7 at random 1 5 from all 8 financial members 4 

at the time of the draw. The winning number will be 

listed in the next issue of our quarterly magazine. 

9 1 

40009 

$100 

Encourage friends to join 

Grey Power Rotorua 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES 

$20 single $30 couple. 

Join via our website 

www.greypowerrotorua.org.nz 

or by visiting our office at 

1333 Eruera St, Rotorua 

or telephone 07 346 1739. 


A WOMAN WITH 

COMPUTER PROBLEMS 

WROTE TO THE TECHNICAL 

SUPPORT STAFF 

Dear Tech Support 

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 

5.0 to Husband 1.0 and 

noticed a distinct slowdown 

in overall system performance, 

particularly in the flower and 

jewellery applications, which 

operated flawlessly under 

Boyfriend 5.0. 

In addition, Husband 

1.0 uninstalled many other 

valuable programs, such as 

Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 

6.5, and then installed 

undesirable programs such 

as: NBA 5.0, NFL 3.0 and Golf 

Clubs 4.1. 

Conversation 8.0 no longer 

runs, and House cleaning 2.6 

simply crashes the system. 

Please note I have tried running 

Nagging 5.3 to fix these 

problems, but to no avail. 

What can I do? 

Signed Desperate 

The response came weeks 

later out of the blue: 

Dear Desperate 

Firstly keep in mind Boyfriend 

5.0 is an Entertainment Package, 

while Husband 1.0 is an 

operating system. 

Please enter command: I 

thought you loved me.html 

and try to download Tears 6.2. 

Do not forget to install the 

Guilt 3.0 update. 

If that application works as 

designed, Husband 1.0 should 

then automatically run the 

applications Jewellery 2.0 and 

Flowers 3.5. 

However, remember, 

overuse of the above application 

can cause Husband 1.0 

to default to Grumpy Silence 

2.5, Happy Hour 7.0, or Beer 

6.1. Please note that Beer 6.1 

is a very bad program that 

will download the Farting and 

Snoring Loudly Beta version. 

Whatever you do, DO NOT, 

under any circumstances, 

install Mother-In-Law 1.0 as 

it runs a virus in the background 

that will eventually 

seize control of all your system 

resources. 

In addition, please do not 

attempt to re-install the Boyfriend 

5.0 program. 

These are unsupported 

applications and will crash 

Husband 1.0. 

In summary, Husband 1.0 is 

a great program, but it does 

have limited memory and 

cannot learn new applications 

quickly. You might consider 

buying additional software to 

improve memory and performance. 

We recommend Cooking 3.0. 

Good Luck! 

NOTHING FOR EVER AND EVER 

– a West Country epitaph 

Here sleeps an old woman who always was tired, ’Cos she lived 

in a house where no servants was hired. 

Her last sayings on this earth was 

“See folks now I’m going where they do no washing, nor sweeping, 

nor sewing; 

I’ll be going to a place that will just suit my wishes… 

For where folks do no eating there’s no washing dishes; 

I’ll be going where loud anthems be always a-ringing. 

But having no voice, I shan’t join in the singing; 

Where angels are standing with harp and with crown, 

But me being no player I shall just sit down; 

So don’t ye weep now— nor don’t ye weep never. 

I am going to do nothing for ever and ever.” 

- Provided by Grey Power member Allan MacKenzie who found this 

epitaph in a paper dated 1919. The original is in a Cornish dialect so 

Allan “translated” it so it

Supporting our seniors through a broad range of 

initiatives 

Advertorial 

TODD MCCLAY 

MP for Rotorua 

Ensuring our seniors 

have the security, wellbeing 

and respect they deserve 

is a priority for me as 

your MP. 

Our seniors contribute in so 

many different ways to their 

communities. Many are unpaid 

carers who give up their 

time to help other people live 

with dignity. It is vital for their 

own wellbeing they are able to 

get the support they need to 

look after themselves and the 

people who rely on them. 

Developed by Carers NZ with 

the help of government agencies, 

we recently released an 

updated Guide for Carers, 

an invaluable source of information 

on the governmentfunded 

services. The guide also 

contains a range of valuable 

tips for carers including how to 

schedule regular breaks, organise 

relief care, develop a plan 

for emergencies and connect 

with other carers. 

As New Zealanders live longer, 

healthier and increasingly 

independent lives, we need 

a healthcare system flexible 

enough to meet these changing 

needs. 

Currently DHBs spend more 

than 40 per cent of the $12 billion 

they manage on providing 

health and disability services 

to people aged 65 years and 

older. Based on the forecast 

growth of this age group, this 

spend is expected to rise to 50 

per cent of DHB expenditure 

by 2025/26. 

Over the last eight years DHB 

spend on the health of older 

people support services, has 

increased from $1.1 billion 

to $1.6 billion. Investment in 

aged residential care has risen 

from $710 million to a billion 

Migrant Connect Service 

From page 6 

rights when recently purchased 

goods break or fail to 

perform, the fridge you had 

fixed still doesn’t go, etc. 

• General Matters: payment of 

electric bills, how to get your 

telephone connected, contacts 

for local recreational 

activities, bus or train timetables, 

etc. 

To find out how to access 

Language Connect, visit the 

Rotorua Bureau at 1143 Eruera 

Street, Rotorua. We are 

open Monday to Friday from 

9.00am to 5.00pm. You can 

also ring us on 07 348 3936 or 

0800 367 222 or email us rotorua@cab.org.nz. 

Our website 

is also a fabulous resource 

– www.cab.org.nz 

Remember, our advice is 

free. Not getting it could 

cost you though! 

dollars this financial year. 

As we live longer, access to 

elective surgery becomes increasingly 

important. Under 

this Government, the number 

of patients receiving elective 

surgery has increased by 

45 percent. The number of 

joint replacements has also increased 

– lifting from 8400 to 

more than 11,000 a year. 

We are looking at new ways 

of helping patients living with 

pain. In 2015, the Government 

invested $6 million to create 

community based mobility action 

teams to focus on helping 

those with musculoskeletal 

conditions like arthritis. 

The vision for our Health of 

Older People Strategy is that 

older people live well, age well 

and have a dignified end of 

life stage. The strategy covers 

five themes - people-powered, 

closer to home, value and high 

performance, one team, and a 

smart system. 

As our population ages it is important 

we have the right services 

in place. Our broad range 

of initiatives is about providing 

more support for seniors to 

help ensure they have the best 

quality of life. 

If you have an issue that I can 

help with as your MP, I’m available 

to meet and talk in person. 

Please call my office on 

07-3485871 and my friendly 

staff Tracey and Rosemary will 

be able to help. 

To Grey Power members who pay Grey Power ELECTRICITY 

by internet banking, please make sure when you make 

your bill payment, the Grey Power ASSOCIATION bank 

account is not selected by mistake. Grey Power Rotorua 

does not receive or process Grey Power Electricity [Pulse 

Energy] payments. Your attention is appreciated. 

Exclusive to Ray White 

and SuperGold Card holders 

Great Discount on 

Commission Fee! 

When you sell your home with us 

Ray White is the largest Real Estate group in 

Australasia and we consistently deliver 

great results to our clients. 

I look forward to delivering 

great results for you too. 

TODD MCCLAY 

MP FOR ROTORUA 

Stop by my office or call for a chat. 

Rotorua office 

A 1301 Amohau Street W www.toddmcclay.co.nz 

P 07 348 5871 E rotorua.mp@parliament.govt.nz 

Give me a call today! 

Jake Knobel 

0276 131 331 

jake.knobel@raywhite.com 

Licensee Salesperson 

Authorised by Hon Todd McClay, 1301 Amohau Street, Rotorua 

www.national.org.nz 

Licensed (REAA 2008) 


Introducing Dan Harris 

– committee member 

Dan hails from the UK 

– via Australia. He retired 

in 2006 and moved to 

NZ in 2013. 

His work background was 

in IT in a range of roles – programmer, 

consultant and installation 

management. 

Dan joined Grey 

Power to assist his 

understanding of 

local and regional 

policies which affect 

those of us in 

the more mature 

demographic and 

who need a political 

voice. 

His computer literacy 

made him a 

prime candidate 

to take over the 

Grey Power Rotorua’s 

membership 

administration, 

and more recently 

our local website, 

which he is working 

CONTACT US 

GREY POWER, ROTORUA INC. 

OFFICE: 1333 Eruera Street, Rotorua 

(at rear of Age Concern premises, Ranolf St end of Eruera St) 

Phone: 07 346 1739 

Email: greypower.rotorua@gmail.com 

Office hours: 10am-2pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 

Office is not open Fridays until March 2017 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016/17 

PRESIDENT 

Russell Hallam 

Phone: 07 348 6034 

All inquiries: contact Russell 

VICE PRESIDENT 

Colin Burson 

Phone: 07 349 4346 

SECRETARY 

Jennifer Francis 

Phone: 07 349 3185 

on as time permits. 

Dan has already contributed 

to the committee’s discussions 

about increasing public 

awareness of the benefits 

of joining Grey Power and 

thereby increasing membership 

in the Rotorua area. 

Dan Harris – committee member 

TREASURER 

Judy Green 

Phone: 07 357 5867 

COMMITTEE 

David Bruce 

Daniel Harris 

Wieland Hartwig 

Esther Johnson 

Rosemary Mackenzie 

Yvonne Marehu 

Judy O’Connell 

Waitsu Wu 

Grey Power Rotorua Inc., PO Box 414, Rotorua 3040 

Your Grey Power Committee meets on the 3rd Monday monthly. 

Visit our website at: www.greypowerrotorua.org.nz 

Remember Grey Power when you change your contact details. 

Phone or email so we keep in touch. 


SUDOKU ANSWERS 

Sudoku Puzzle 1 Solution 

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3 9 5 4 2 8 1 6 7 

8 1 7 3 5 6 2 4 9 

9 7 3 2 8 5 6 1 4 

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6 4 1 7 9 3 8 5 2 

5 6 4 9 3 1 7 2 8 

7 8 9 5 6 2 4 3 1 

1 3 2 8 4 7 5 9 6 


Start your summer 

with fresh, clean curtains 

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5 9 1 7 2 8 3 4 6 

2 3 an excellent 4 5 cur- 

6 cal blinds. 9 1 7 8 

Here’s tain cleaning deal for 

Super Gold Card holders. 

Ray and Lynn Kelly offer 

discounts and don’t charge 

for pickup and rehanging for 

card holders. 

Question: Don’t know 

what to do with your curtains 

that are stained with mould, 

mildew, cigarette smoke or 

just getting a bit grubby and 

need freshening up? 

Ray and Lynn can clean all 

curtains including thermal 

drapes. 

8 1 2 9 4 5 7 6 3 

none at all. 

6 7 3 2 8 1 9 5 4 

PVC Venetian blinds. 

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3 8 9 1 7 hanging 4 service. 6 2 5 

1 5 6 8 9 2 4 3 7 

Roman blinds. 

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Their system of cleaning 

curtains works equally well 

for Roman, Austrian or Verti- 


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2 We 9 clean 5 all 3 4 6 7 1 8 

curtains 

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(Thermal backed included ) 

Roman blinds Austrian blinds 

cedar blinds 

Advertorial 

They don’t use heat in the 

cleaning or dying so shrinkage 

is kept to a minimum or 

They also clean Cedar and 

Most people deliver the 

curtains to Ray and Lynn 

but they offer a removal and 

Also offered are repairs and 

alterations to curtains and 

18 Jade Place, Rotorua 

Phone: (07)349-3736 or 

mobile: (027) 495-0892 

ALL CLEAN CURTAINS 

Drop off at 18 Jade Place 

9 1 8 6 2 5 4 3 7 

Phone Ray and Lynne Kelly 

Rotorua or call us to pick up 

on 07 349 3736 or 027 495 0892 

6 3 4 9 8 7 2 5 1 

We also do alterations to curtains and make new 

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Rotorua Grey Power November 2016

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