Grey Power NZ Federation Inc. Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Policy

Policy Mission

To ensure that older people in New Zealand are not disadvantaged if the New Zealand Government signs the TPP agreement.

Problems the policy addresses

1. Lack of democracy because this agreement is being negotiated in secret.
2. The possibility that the availability of and the ability to purchase good quality, inexpensive medicines and medical devices may be lost by Pharmac.

Policy Solutions

1. Inform the relevant decision-makers of our opposition to the way the TPP is being negotiated.
2. Provide information regarding the TPP to members and the public especially as it pertains to Pharmac.