Roy Reid
Pensioner staggered to not be allowed to deposit cash at a bank
A Marlborough pensioner has been stopped from depositing cash into a friend's account at the bank. The Panel talks to Grey Power treasurer Roy Reid about difficulties for older NZers navigating a… Audio
SuperGold card fraud reported in Auckland, Wellington
Teenagers aren't the only ones using fake IDs to appear a little older. RNZ has learned of several cases of SuperGold Card fraud, allowing people to access free public transport or discounts at the… Audio
Christchurch Retirement homes
Rest home residents in Christchurch have been left out of pocket by their retirement villages taking up red-zone offers and the government has refused their request to compensate them. The 2011 quakes… Audio
Revised statistics reveal true extent of elderly poverty
Roy Reid, president Grey Power New Zealand Federation; and Jonathan Boston, professor of public policy at Victoria University and co-chair of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty. Audio
Grey Power calling for independent Commissioner
Grey Power is calling for an independent Aged Care Commissioner to investigate the growing incidences of financial abuse on the elderly. Audio
Loophole stopping drivers having car seized could be closed
The Ministry of Transport is considering closing a legal loophole that prevents the police impounding a person's car, even after they've been deemed medically unfit to drive. Audio
Disappointment at NZ Post's proposal
Rural commmunities and senior citizens are likely to be some of the hardest hit if New Zealand Post reduces its mail deliveries to just three days a week from six. Audio
Anti-asset sales petition to be presented today
What's being billed as the largest citizens-initiated referendum petition ever gathered will be presented at Parliament today. Audio
Concern at changes to asset testing
Greypower's national president, Roy Reid, says he was concerned at changes to asset testing for rest home care. Audio
Grey Power president discusses supposed slur on seniors
The latest speculation about the discussion between John Key and John Banks centres on the elderly. Audio
