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This document contains a list of references that helped and informed the development of the Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034 strategy. 

This document outlines key points from the Better Later Life strategy on a single page

This report compiles the submissions in the process of developing our new strategy to prepare for an ageing population

This briefing provides the Minister for Seniors with an overview of the portfolio, along with key matters for their consideration in the first three months of their role.

This companion report utilises the Business of Ageing framework set in the original 2011 report, adapted for the 50 to 64 year old age group. The 65+ year old age group is in separate report due to the dynamics of ageing and, while New Zealand does not have a retirement age, the most common age to retire is 65, which is when most people are eligible for NZ Superannuation, meaning that their incomes streams shift. 

This companion report utilises the Business of Ageing framework set in the original 2011 report, adapted for the 50 to 64 year old age group. The 65+ year old age group is in separate report due to the dynamics of ageing and, while New Zealand does not have a retirement age, the most common age to retire is 65, which is when most people are eligible for NZ Superannuation, meaning that their incomes streams shift.

A factsheet derived from the Business of Ageing report 2015. 

A factsheet derived from the Business of ageing report 2017.

This Summary reports on the results of the ‘2014-15 Business of Ageing Update.’ The Update is the third of a series of studies that began in 2010 which seek to monitor and assess trends in the economic value and business opportunities associated with New Zealand’s increasing population of Older People [65+ years].

This report provides an update to the 2011 report: Realising the Economic Potential of Older People in New Zealand: 2011–2051.