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Grey Power Mercury Bay – Whitianga Inc.

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August 19, 2025

Grey Power update.

Coffee Morning – Thursday 21 August

Join us at the Mercury Bay Club for our next coffee morning at 11:00am (doors open at 10:30am). Come along, connect with others, and enjoy a warm cuppa in great company.

Support Local – Enjoy Member Discounts

We encourage members to support our local businesses offering exclusive benefits to Grey Power cardholders:

• Marina Bay Eatery – 10% off Sundays & Tuesdays

• Indian Aromas – 10% off

• Mercury Bay Optometrist – 10% off new frames (conditions apply)

• Harcourts Whitianga, Katrina Carlyon – 10% off sales commission (excl. GST)

ALSO: Go Fuel cards, Mobility cards, and Senior Discount Days at Woolworths and New World. Many thanks to all for your support!

Save the Date – 1 October

We’re celebrating the International Day of Older Persons at the Mercury Bay Club.

Why Seniors Matter

Stats NZ (2023) reports that 34% of the Coromandel population is 65+, more than double the 16.5% national average It is long overdue for our council to include a Community Senior Policy in its strategic planning.

Join us

Become a member – you contribute to the collective voice of seniors, ensuring that senior issues remain a priority for local and central government.

Linda Cholmondeley Smith, President

Ph: 07 866 5516. E: greypower.mercurybay@gmail.com

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