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This provides a summary of the Older Workers Employment Action Plan consultation document on one page.
PDF, 898 KB • Published October 2021 -
This positive ageing factsheet gives an insight into what an ageing population means for New Zealand
PDF, 8190 KB • Published April 2015 -
This report outlines how well New Zealand was progressing towards the positive ageing strategy's goals.
PDF, 4166 KB • Published April 2015 -
Primetime 2025 supported 17 individuals aged 50 and over to explore and advance their entrepreneurial aspirations. Through structured mentoring and professional development, participants gained confidence, built business capability, and developed actionable plans. The evaluation outlines programme outcomes and future recommendations.
PDF, 458 KB • Published August 2025 -
PDF, 1304 KB • Published November 2024
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bibliography for research of Ageing in New Zealand
PDF, 382 KB • Published August 2015 -
This report presents the independent evaluation of the Senior Enterprise Pilot, a programme funded by the Office for Seniors to test how best to support people aged 50 and over to start businesses later in life.
The pilot was developed as part of the Better Later Life | He Oranga Kaumātua 2019–2034 strategy and its Action Plan 2021–2024, which identified financial security and economic participation as key priorities for older New Zealanders.
The evaluation was commissioned by the Office for Seniors and undertaken by Geoff Pearman of Partners in Change. It examines the effectiveness of five pilot programmes delivered in different regions and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand, including programmes designed for Māori, Pacific peoples, urban and rural participants, and those delivered online.
Drawing on surveys, interviews, case studies, provider feedback, and programme data, the evaluation assesses participant outcomes, programme design, delivery approaches, and longer-term opportunities for senior entrepreneurship. The report found strong participant satisfaction, high completion rates, increased confidence, and evidence that many participants had launched, developed, or refined business ideas following programme participation. It highlights the value of age-specific business support, coaching and mentoring, peer networks, culturally responsive approaches, and flexible delivery models, including online learning.
PDF, 2449 KB • Published June 2024The report also identifies 12 better practice guidelines for future programmes and explores options for creating sustainable pathways that help older New Zealanders remain economically active through self-employment and entrepreneurship. It concludes that the pilot successfully demonstrated the need for targeted support and provides insights to inform future policy, programme design, and investment decisions.
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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 document is intended for a witness to an enduring power of attorney (EPA) in relation to property to use with a person who is considering creating such an EPA.
PDF, 278 KB • Published July 2021 -
This document is intended for a witness to an enduring power of attorney (EPA) in relation to personal care and welfare to use with a person who is considering creating such an EPA.
PDF, 154 KB • Published July 2021