ASSOCIATION STRUCTURE
Mission: To make Aotearoa New Zealand the Best Country in the World to Retire
Vision: A country where seniors live in dignity enjoying active, socially rich, safe and sustainable community lives
Core Purpose:
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To provide effective programs to improve the well-being of Hamilton Grey Power members
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To develop a strong local GREY POWER brand that is recognized as a powerful voice for retired Hamilton residents.
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To leave Hamilton a better place
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To provide valuable information to our membership and the Hamilton Community
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To be an effective advocacy body to Local Government agencies and effective policy on issues that effect our members
Objectives​
1. To protect the statutory right of eligible people to receive New Zealand Superannuation.
2. To support quality health care for all people regardless of income and location.
3. To advocate against discriminatory and disadvantageous legislation.
4. To establish and promote links with kindred organisations.
5.To be recognised by decision-makers as the voice representing all older New Zealanders.
Values
Compassion - Grey Power policies and advocacy are founded on compassion for those least well off. We strive with others to eliminate discrimination of any kind in policies and social practices.
Respect for others - We will never support or condone policies or actions that belittle, harass or intimidate. We will call out anyone who treats others this way.
Integrity - We will always act with integrity, only working towards outcomes that are just and equitable. We always provide sound evidence for any position we take. We will be professional in all our dealings
Diversity - We welcome and embrace all those living in New Zealand regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age or sexual orientation.
Executive Team.
I was the founding Pastor of a multi-racial church with folks from South Africa, Zaire, Zimbabwe and the USA attending. I understand the aspirations of different groups, willing to listen, show respect for their traditions. In order to lead, I must serve.
My family have lived in Hamilton for over 30 years. We care about the city and provision for future generations. A team player, I owned successful businesses, managing people and projects with engineering and accounting skills in NZ and Overseas.
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Over the last three decades Mark has worked extensively throughout South-East Asia & Australasia, on Creative Thinking Processes, Social Media, Omni Channel Retailing, and Advertising Content Creation, in both private consultancy and academic positions.
Team Leaders
Team Leaders are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association. They are members of the Management Committee and report progress of tasks that contribute to the advocacy and member well-being strategies.
PURPOSE: To identify, plan and run financing activities to support Grey Power Hamilton
PURPOSE: To identify what are the most important services Grey Power Hamilton members want and to plan and provide the services that most improve the Seniors quality of life.
PURPOSE: To develop sound research processes to better understand the key advocacy issues of Grey Power members at the local, regional and national levels. The team will set up a research centre of excellence and develop templates and educational materials that reflect best practice for Association publication.
PURPOSE: To develop excellent communication with Grey Power Hamilton members. The team will use this knowledge to develop an integrated marketing communication plan that makes full use of the media that is best suited to our members.