'We're living in a very bad time': Pensioners struggling with basic expenses

Home / New ZealandRNZ30 Aug, 2026 09:55 PM4 mins to readGrey Power members meet with politicians. Photo / RNZ, Marika KhabaziGrey Power members meet with politicians. Photo / RNZ, Marika KhabaziBy Nona Pelletier of RNZGrey Power wants Government policies to address the needs of an increasing number of older New Zealanders struggling to meet basic living expenses.

West Auckland’s Waitākere Grey Power recently invited politicians representing six political parties to a members’ meeting at

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'We're living in a very bad time': Pensioners struggling with basic expenses

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