Former Tauranga Grey Power president Christina Humphreys started the petition, which had been signed by 4000 people, six weeks ago. "The Government wrapped funding for the SuperGold card scheme into recent changes to the overall public transport funding model. The petitioners also wanted the SuperGold Card to be a smartcard, with photo identification, because many of those utilising the card no longer had their driver's licence for identification. She hoped for "a good showing" by Grey Power members of all ages. Mr Bridges said there had been no changes to entitlements for SuperGold card holders, and the funding adjustments were to ensure best value for money.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 04, 2016 21:02 UTC