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This report outlines how well New Zealand was progressing towards the positive ageing strategy's goals.
PDF, 4166 KB • Published April 2015 -
PDF, 1304 KB • Published November 2024
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bibliography for research of Ageing in New Zealand
PDF, 382 KB • Published August 2015 -
Dr Bev James of Public Policy & Research Ltd prepared the report “Shine the spotlight on accessibility: Accessible-design housing for the ageing population”, for the Office for Seniors in August 2025. It sits within the Functional, Accessible, Affordable, Buildable (FAAB) small homes research programme, funded through the Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities National Science Challenge. The report captures the voices of older New Zealanders and people with disabilities, asking them directly what they need from their homes to age well. Thirty-four participants joined workshops, completed questionnaires, and took part in interviews. They critiqued five accessible small-home plans, highlighting what worked—such as flexible spaces, safe layouts, good storage, and private outdoor areas—and what failed, including poor lighting, limited storage, and impractical room designs.
Note that this is a companion to the report “Improving Housing Accessibility to Meet the Needs of an Ageing Population: A Rapid Review of Literature. Report for the Ageing Well National Science Challenge, University of Otago Dunedin. This is available at on the Functional, Accessible, Affordable, Buildable Small Homes website
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This research report by Dr Patricia Morgan and colleagues at University of Auckland, describes the benefits of an innovative model of ageing in place. Through participation in arts workshops and qualitative interviews with participants, researchers gained an understanding of the how the Virtual Eastern Bay Villages: Te Kokoru Manaakitanga model is experienced and the benefits of the workshop activities themselves. To see more on this project visit https://www.ageingwelltogether.co.nz/.
PDF, 1904 KB • Published March 2024