General News and Media Notices

Upcoming Public Forums

On Tuesday 5th May 2026 there will be a Forum with Minister Costello. The Minister for Seniors meeting  will be at the Plymouth Hotel in the Blenheim Room at 1.30 pm. Spend time listening, discussing issues and informing the Minister of our needs. Plenty of parking in the grounds and near by. Don’t miss this welcome opportunity to attend and hear our Minister for Seniors.

• Forum with Minister Costello Flyer

Upcoming Community Events

Healthy Active Ageing Forum & Expo, 2026 – Thursday 14 May, 10 am-12pm TSB Stadium – FREE Event .

• Healthy Active Ageing Forum Flyer

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

Thursday 28th May 2026 commencing at 1.30pm Barclay Hall, 158 Tukapa Street, New Plymouth
GUEST SPEAKER Matthew | Tech Compass
All members are welcome to attend

 

Grey Power New Plymouth COVID-19 News

Grey Power wishes to advise members and all older folk to please stay safe. Continue to observe good personal hygiene and the safety precautions as required by the Ministry of Health for the COVID-19 virus. 

 

Shopping Assistance

We have had enquiries about assistance for members to have their shopping needs delivered to their homes during this time of having to observe the Ministry of Health's protection measures against COVID-19. Our advice is that Age Concern may be able to help in this regard and we suggest that members phone Age Concern (759 9196) to enquire about this service. 

 

Free Firewood

Grey Power NP members have been offered free firewood for the 2024 Winter. It is now available and ready for delivery to members.
If you wish to take advantage of this offer please contact the Grey Power office (tel 06 757 5885) on Wed,Thur or Fri of any week between 9am and 1pm.

 

EFTPOS Facilities

The Grey Power office in Tukapa Street has an EFTPOS machine. New and existing members are welcome to use this facility to pay their subscriptions.
 

Members' Special Offer

Do you have difficulty understanding today's age of electronics? (computers, internet, broadband, smart phones, smart TVs etc.)
Steve Green (a member of Grey Power NP) can assist. To learn more please click here.
 

New Discount Business Announcement

For details of a new business discount for members on Carpets/Flooring/Curtains/Blinds & Solar Panels click here.

 

Opportunity in Inglewood - TARANAKI

Sacred Heart Church in Inglewood has partnered with Gibbons Co who is a development partner that designs and builds accessible housing for community groups. The group are proposing a new development on the church's land in central Inglewood. The proposed new homes are two-bedrooms, duplex typology (connected with another home by the internal garage) single level with accessible designs. 

The design has a community, easy care gardens and low maintenance philosophy. This proposed development is an exciting new venture for the church and the Inglewood community. Planning has commenced and designs will be made available in the coming weeks. We welcome expressions of interest in purchasing a home in this new community.
Contact:            James Ross  027 774 6139
                          Acquisitions & Partnership Manager
                                E: jamesr@gibbons.co.nz  
                                W: www.gibbonsco.co.nz