Mac Welch
Alert level change impact on the elderly
With community transmission detected all aged care facilities have closed their doors until midnight on Friday to anyone but staff and suppliers. Grey Power President Mac Welch talks to Jesse about… Audio
Coronavirus: Elderly missing out on safety information - Grey Power
Grey Power says many elderly people are finding it difficult to access information about lockdown rules and how to stay safe from Covid-19.
Their national president Mac Welch says it's an information… Audio
Ombudsman inspections not enough: Grey Power
Grey Power says an Ombudsman audit into aged care facilities in this country isn't enough.
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is inspecting several facilities to ensure the human rights of residents… Audio
Haze surrounding cannabis referendum begins to lift
The haze surrounding the cannabis referendum is starting to lift - with more details revealing what a yes vote next year would mean.
The Government's released a draft bill setting out the rules which… Audio
Let's analyse Waitangi Day 2019
How did the PM perform at Waitangi this year? Labour minister Peeni Henare said "I'd hate for it to become rather bland". Don Brash barely got a word out in his speech and Josie Butler the sex toy… Audio
Older tenants pay the price with their health
A report from Victoria University has found that renting is linked to poorer health among older people. Those in public rental properties have the poorest health. They have the lowest incomes, smoke… Audio
Grey Power sees red: renews calls for Aged Care Commissioner
Grey Power wants fast tracking of a Labour election campaign promise, to establish a watchdog for the aged care sector. In September last year Health Minister David Clark said an Aged Care… Audio