Winston Peters Creates Supergold Card Poem by Terence George Craddock

vision was a desire the brainchild of a rare
New Zealand politician who actually wanted
to help kiwi senior citizens Winston Peters

leader of political party New Zealand First
introduced a SuperGold Card to improve quality
of life for New Zealand's senior citizens

to acknowledge their contribution
to society working before retirement
the SuperGold Card shines as one

of Winston's flagship initiatives
life changing SuperGold Card
was a condition of then 2005

confidence-and-supply agreement
between the New Zealand First Party
and the Clark Labour Government

Winston Peters launched the SuperGold Card
in August 2007 to improve lives of senior citizens
always a primary concern for New Zealand First

this party has taken many initiatives to improve
life for senior citizens New Zealand First established
a research team to design their SuperGold Card

to include public transport benefits free off-peak travel
funded by the Government discounts from businesses
companies across thousands of discount purchase outlets

Winston fought widespread opposition to the card
on the grounds of high cost SuperGold Cardholders
can enjoy free off-peak travel on public transport

in many areas around New Zealand
in most areas off-peak is usually 9am
to 3pm and from 6.30pm to the end

of service on weekdays
free any time on weekends
free on public holidays


Terence George Craddock (Afterglows Echoes Of Starlight)
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