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To track the impacts of COVID-19 on older people aged 65 years and over (65+) and older workers aged 50 years and over (50+) we are monitoring a small set of key short-term indicators.
PDF, 461 KB • Published August 2020 -
To track the impacts of COVID-19 on older people aged 65 years and over (65+) and older workers aged 50 years and over (50+) we are monitoring a small set of key short-term indicators.
PDF, 391 KB • Published February 2021 -
To track the impacts of COVID-19 on older people aged 65 years and over (65+) and older workers aged 50 years and over (50+) we are monitoring a small set of key short-term indicators.
PDF, 302 KB • Published July 2020 -
To track the impacts of COVID-19 on older people aged 65 years and over (65+) and older workers aged 50 years and over (50+) we are monitoring a small set of key short-term indicators.
PDF, 516 KB • Published September 2021 -
To track the impacts of COVID-19 on older people aged 65 years and over (65+) and older workers aged 50 years and over (50+) we are monitoring a small set of key short-term indicators.
PDF, 383 KB • Published November 2020 -
This report presents the findings of an independent evaluation of the Digital Literacy Training for Seniors programme, funded by the Office for Seniors and delivered by six providers across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The programme supported older people to build the skills, confidence and capability needed to participate safely and independently in an increasingly digital world.
The evaluation was commissioned by the Office for Seniors and undertaken by Dovetail Consulting drawing on information provided by independent collaborators. It assesses how effectively the programme achieved its intended outcomes and identifies lessons to inform future initiatives that support digital inclusion for older New Zealanders.
Drawing on interviews, group discussions and programme data, the evaluation examines participants' progress across digital skills, online safety, access to services, social connection and wellbeing. It found that participants gained confidence using digital devices, accessing online services, managing everyday tasks, staying safe online and communicating with family, friends and communities through digital platforms. Many participants reported greater independence, increased social connection and improvements in their overall quality of life as a result of the programme.
The report also explores the role of culturally responsive delivery approaches, highlighting how providers adapted training to meet the needs of Māori, Pacific and East Asian communities. It identifies key success factors, lessons learned and recommendations for future programme design, delivery and evaluation.
PDF, 1169 KB • Published August 2026Overall, the evaluation found that the programme achieved its intended outcomes and provides evidence and practical insights that can help inform future efforts to improve digital inclusion, accessibility and wellbeing for older people in New Zealand. The findings are intended to support organisations, communities and decision-makers to build on what has been learned and apply these insights in their own work.
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Measuring Elder Abuse in New Zealand: Findings from the New Zealand Longitudinal Study of Ageing (NZLSA)
PDF, 506 KB • Published June 2015 -
This report presents the second stage of the evaluation of the Homeshare pilot commissioned by the Office for Seniors. It examines the delivery and outcomes of Homeshare Auckland, delivered by Age Concern Auckland, and includes a formative evaluation of Homeshare for Her, a Nelson-Tasman-based programme designed to help women find safe, secure and affordable shared housing.
The evaluation was undertaken by Dr Bev James of Public Policy & Research and draws on programme documentation, administrative data, provider reporting, participant interviews and international research literature. It explores how different homeshare models operate in practice and identifies factors that contribute to programme success, sustainability and transferability in the New Zealand context.
The report compares two distinct approaches to homesharing. Homeshare Auckland follows a facilitated model, providing assessment, matching and ongoing support to participants. Homeshare for Her uses a referral model that enables women seeking and offering accommodation to connect through an online platform and establish arrangements themselves. The evaluation highlights the strengths, challenges and lessons from both approaches.
The report identifies several factors critical to successful homeshare programmes, including community trust, effective promotion, a dedicated coordinator role, strong matching processes, ongoing participant support, risk management, continuous improvement and sustainable funding. It also highlights the importance of tailoring programmes to local communities and maintaining a sufficiently large pool of participants to support successful matches.
PDF, 740 KB • Published August 2026Overall the evaluation finds that homesharing can provide a valuable housing option for some older people and other groups experiencing housing challenges.
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This report presents an interim evaluation of the Homeshare pilot commissioned by the Office for Seniors and delivered by Age Concern Auckland.
Homesharing is an arrangement where an older person is matched with a compatible sharer who provides companionship and practical support in exchange for affordable accommodation. The model aims to support older people to age in place while improving social connection, safety and independence.
The evaluation was undertaken by Dr Bev James of Public Policy & Research. It examines how the pilot has been established and implemented, the challenges and opportunities encountered during delivery, and what can be learned to inform future policy, programme design and funding decisions. The report focuses on programme implementation, operations and sustainability rather than participant outcomes.
Drawing on programme documentation, administrative data, provider reporting and interviews with programme staff and sector stakeholders, the evaluation found strong interest in the Homeshare model among older people, prospective sharers and their families. It highlights the potential benefits of homesharing, including companionship, practical support, affordable housing opportunities and intergenerational connections.
The report also identifies key challenges, including low public awareness of Homeshare, the resources required to recruit and match participants, policy considerations and the need for sustainable long-term funding. It outlines critical success factors and provides recommendations to support the future sustainability, transferability and growth of homeshare programmes.
PDF, 550 KB • Published August 2026The report provides practical insights that can help inform future development of homesharing initiatives.
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This report examines how experiences between ages 45 and 65 influence wellbeing after age 65. Using data from 787 older New Zealanders in the Health, Work and Retirement study, it applies sequence and cluster analysis to identify life-course patterns across employment, housing, health, relationships, caregiving, and adverse events. It then assesses how these patterns affect outcomes like economic wellbeing, social support, loneliness, depression, health service use, and multiple disadvantage.
The findings highlight key intervention points in mid-life to improve outcomes in older age. This report supports the Ministry of Social Development's Long-Term Insights Briefing, on current and future disadvantage for older people.
Note that this that the there a separate technicial annex this document available on our resources page.
PDF, 3722 KB • Published September 2025