7 SEPTEMBER : GREY POWER ROTORUA HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING ON REFERENDUM TOPICS
The Grey Power Rotorua Association Inc acts as an advocate on behalf of seniors on those matters that affect them to local, national and government policy-making bodies. We also create opportunities for our members to inform themselves and participate in such advocacy. We are not aligned with any political organisation or other lobby group other than the Federation of Grey Power Associations.
There is a lot of interest, confusion and misinformation around these topics, and your vote will be important, so this is an opportunity to hear a variety of points of view.
At the time of this notice the following have accepted the invitation :
Legalisation & Control of Cannabis Bill
Nandor Tanczos, independent
Patrick Walsh, Principal, Jean Paul College
End of Life Choice Act
Heather Major, independent
Mary Panko,President,End of Life Choice Soc.
Renée Joubert, CEO, Euthanasia-Free NZ
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. We welcome new members, and for details of how to join and information about the Grey Power Electricity discounts available exclusively to members, regular outings, forums, and getting involved, visit our website, or call in to our office (immediately behind Age Concern) at 1333 Eruera St,, 11-2 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
WHEN : MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, AT 1PM
WHERE : LINTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, 16 Kamahi Place, Pukehangi
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We want to get to know our neighbours and we think you do too!
Simply share a little about yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page and others will follow suit (you could also win one of our 10 x $50 Prezzy® cards!).
Are you the go-to person for baking advice (and a cup of sugar!) or have some computer skills that you're happy to share? We'd love to know.
Whether you're looking for others to join you on your walks, or just wanting to know more about your neighbours, go ahead and introduce yourself.