​The rising cost of postage and printing has dramatically impacted on the cost of producing and mailing Grey Power Federation’s quarterly magazines. Kāpiti Coast Grey Power is an affiliated Association of Grey Power Federation, and its magazines will continue to be posted to its financial members.
 
This year postage alone has cost the Federation $134,419 for 3 issues – potentially around $180,000 for the year. With escalating postage costs, the magazine postage now consumes over 60% of the capitation fees from the membership, leaving far less for Grey Power Federation’s core business of advocating for older people.
 
For those members who are internet users, the Federation would like to encourage you to consider receiving your Grey Power Federation magazines online. You will be advised by email when a new issue is available, but you can visit the site at any time in between to keep informed.
 
While not for everyone, there are several advantages for those who choose the online option:
 

• Quicker delivery – the latest Federation magazine can be in your email inbox a week or more before the mailed copy arrives.
• Better for the environment – no wasted print, plastic, or delivery-related carbon emission impacts.
• Additional information and updates – once enrolled for the online version, members can opt to receive regular Grey Power Federation news updates and other information of interest.
• Savings to the Federation – four magazine issues per year can be continued, and savings can be invested in advocacy and membership services.
• More in-depth coverage – occasionally lengthy magazine stories and illustrations must be condensed to fit in the printed magazine. The digital version enables some content to be expanded upon and linked for reading on the magazine website for internet users who want more.

 
You can have a look online to see the smart format and layout of our magazine and test how easy it is to use Click here to view Magazine.
 
You can switch to the online version simply by providing your name, membership number, and email address on the following form – CLICK HERE
 
Grey Power members are encouraged to try the digital version. If they try it and decide it is not for them, they are free to go back to receiving the magazine in hard copy.
 
The Grey Power Federation will never require all members to be on email. Hard copies will always be available to members who, for whatever reason do not want a digital copy. The choice is yours.
 
 
Jan Pentecost
President
Grey Power NZ Federation

Our financial statements for our 2022 financial year ending 31 December 2022 have been independently reviewed.
These statements can be downloaded from the following link.

The Raumati South Repair Café will be running again, for the fifth time, on 23 July 2023, this time hosted at the Raumati South School from 10am-1pm.
This community-led event provides a space and support for volunteer experts to help the public fix their broken stuff. This includes sewing & mending, electrical repairs, IT troubleshooting, bicycle maintenance and small repairs, garden tool and knife sharpening, jewellery repairs, and, where possible, general repairs.
During the May 2023 Repair Café, 79 participants brought 157 items for repair or advice. The Raumati South Scout Hall was abuzz with people lining up clutching items in disrepair. Many (74%) were able to leave the hall with freshly fixed things, and perhaps a sweet treat from the cafe run by a local school classroom as a fundraiser. In May, the event prevented 202kg of waste from entering the landfill and prevented 1,356kg of carbon dioxide emissions.

The Age Friendly Strategy will be in front of Kapiti Coast District Council's Social Sustainability sub-committee meeting on Thursday 22 June from 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
The venue will be the Council Chambers, Kapiti Coast District Council, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu.
This strategy has been a long time coming and it is important that people show strong support for it. This can be done by either speaking to the committee or going to the meeting to support those people who are speaking to support the strategy. If you cannot attend the meeting you could email KCDC's Democratic Services saying you support the strategy and it should be passed by Council.
The public are welcome to attend this meeting. If you wish to speak, please register with the Democratic Services team on 04 296 4700 or toll free on 0800 486 486, or email democracy.services@kapiticoast.govt.nz.
This meeting will also be livestreamed. See the Meetings and Agendas page on KCDC's website for the agenda and livestream link. The meeting agenda will also be available two days before the meeting on that page, and at Council libraries and service centres.
The strategy paper will be part of the agenda when it is published on KCDC's website.
https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/calendar-of-upcoming-meetings/
Hard copies will be available at the meeting on the day.