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This document is the draft strategies summary of submissions 

This is the draft Better Later Life strategy

This document is a summary of the Better Later Life strategy. 

A strategy for making the future better for New Zealanders as we age.
He rautaki kia oranga kaumātua ō rā ki te ao.

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.