Policies, Reports and Strategies

Nationwide

Nationwide

Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways White Paper

2022

‘Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways’ White paper outlines the Government’s priorities for the science and research sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways Green Paper

2021

‘Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways’ outlines the Government’s policy agenda for the future of New Zealand’s science and research system.

A Guide to Vision Mātauranga

2020

This guide by the Rauika Māngai describes principles of good practice for Vision Mātauranga in the National Science Challenges and across the science sector.

Healthy Ageing Strategy

2016

The Strategy refreshes and replaces the Health of Older People Strategy 2002, and aligns with the new New Zealand Health Strategy 2016

Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034

2019

Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034 has been developed to drive action to ensure that all New Zealanders recognise older people’s potential.

Older people experiencing vulnerability and multiple disadvantage in New Zealand

2023

A report on the needs of older people (65+) in health, housing, finance, social connection, and access.

Summary of Recommendations of Review of Retirement Income Policies 2019

2019

This document lists the recommendations made in the 2019 Review of Retirement Income Policies in relation to the terms of reference, with explanations as to why the recommendations have been made.

Review of Retirement Income Policies 2019

2019

This report addresses the specific terms of reference set by the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and provides key corresponding recommendations.

2014 Report on the Positive Ageing Strategy

2014

This report summaries the Positive Ageing Strategy, and the progress in each of the Strategy’s 10 goals.

Age Friendly Aotearoa New Zealand Toolkit

2023

This toolkit provides guidance and support for communities that would like to become age friendly.

Evidence for health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand

2023

This research inventory is a short summary of some of the research completed by the three health-related National Science Challenges: Ageing Well, Healthier Lives and A Better Start.

Science System Advisory Group Submission

2024

In response to the call for submissions to the Science System Advisory Group, Ageing Well filed a brief that outlines our responses to set questions.

Ageing Well Response to Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways

2022

This is the official submission by Ageing Well to the ‘Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways’ review of Aotearoa New Zealand’s science and research sector.

Health of Older People Strategy

2002

This document presents the Health of Older People Strategy including the vision and objectives.

Amplifying the Voices of Older People Across Aotearoa New Zealand

2024

This report provides a snapshot into the issues and challenges faced by older people using health and disability services across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Review of Retirement Income Policies 2022

2022

The Review of Retirement Income Policies 2022 provides recommendations to improve retirement outcomes for all New Zealanders.

UN Decade of Healthy Ageing – Core Narrative

2021

The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030) aims to give everyone the opportunity to add life to years, wherever they live.

Reflections on Kaumatua, Pakeke, and Seniors Housing

2022

‘Reflections’ is a helpful informational resource that aims to promote the need for better housing for our growing ageing population and was the idea of Ageing Well researcher, Dr Kay Saville-Smith.

Te Whare o Oro: A mātauranga Māori framework for understanding the roro

2023

From our Te Roro project, this report ‘Te Whare o Oro’ employs the whare tūpuna (an ornately carved meeting house or ancestral house) as a metaphorical structure to allow for a deeper understanding of the complex connections and roles of the brain.

Rauika Mangai - Wai 262 Best Practice Guide

2022

The Rauika Māngai published the Wai 262 Best Practice Guide, a baseline for how scientists and researchers in Aotearoa can best work with Māori communities.

North Island

Bay of Plenty

Age-Friendly and Accessible Kawerau Strategy 2017 – 2019

Kawerau District

Kawerau is a place where older people want to live, because their needs and interests are taken into account and their ongoing participation in the community is enabled and valued.”

Health of Older People Strategic Plan 2012-2017

Western District

The goal of this Strategy is to provide direction to the Bay of Plenty health and disability sector for the next five years by, in collaboration with our stakeholders, identifying areas where the DHB intends to focus its time, energy and resources.

Hawke’s Bay

Hastings Positive Ageing Strategy

Hastings District

Positive ageing policies aim to improve each individual’s life experiences and create an environment that offers opportunities for continued participation.

Older Person’s Policy

Wairoa District

Our vision is for society where people can age positively, where older people are highly valued and where they are recognised as an integral part of families and communities.

Manawatu-Wanganui

Positive Ageing Action Plan 2016-2019

Horowhenua District

“To make Horowhenua the best rural lifestyle district in New Zealand”

Whanganui District Positive Ageing Strategy

Whanganui District

The aim of the forum is to develop ways to make Whanganui a better, or even the best place to live for Whanganui people. The forum acts as a channel for groups to pass on information to the Council and other agencies, and for the Council to channel information back to the community.

Northland

Positive Ageing Strategy 2005-2015

Whangarei District

Its vision is to be a vibrant, attractive and thriving District by delivering sustainable lifestyles based around our unique environment; the envy of New Zealand and recognised world-wide.

Taranaki

Positive Ageing Strategy 2010-2020

New Plymouth District

New Plymouth: Embracing the opportunities of ageing

Positive Ageing Strategy

South Taranaki District

To provide a set of principles and corresponding key actions that take cognisance of the stated current and projected future needs of older people in our district that can guide the whole of Council in its operations and decision-making.

Waikato

Positive Ageing Strategy of the Thames-Coromandel District Council

Thames-Coromandel District

Its vision is a society where: people can age positively; older people are highly valued; older people are recognised as an integral part of families and communities.

Hauraki District Council Positive Ageing Strategy 2010

Hauraki District

Provide a District where older people can positively age

Wellington

Policy for Older People

Kapiti Coast District

The Positive Ageing on the Käpiti Coast He Tira Kaumätua Strategy: contributes to the Käpiti Coast Community Plan and Käpiti Coast Community Outcomes; works with a coalition of community groups and agencies to adopt a whole community approach, and is; based on the New Zealand Positive Ageing principles

Unitary authorities

Tairawhiti Positive Ageing Strategy

Gisborne District

The Tairawhiti Regional Positive Ageing Strategy is intended to identify the current needs of older people, promote the experience of positive ageing and stimulate the development of a community wide positive ageing accord for ongoing action into service development.

Auckland District Healthy Board Healthy Ageing 2020

Auckland Region

The overall vision for the Auckland DHB is healthy communities, quality health care.

South Island

South Island

Canterbury region health of older people Strategy

Canterbury

aThis document sets out a draft strategy for the health and wellbeing of older people for the next 10 years. Its vision is that older people live well, age well, and have a respectful end of life in age-friendly communities

Marlborough District Positive Ageing Strategy

Marlborough District

The objectives of the accord are adopted from the 10 priority goals of the National Positive Ageing Strategy. These are:

  • Income - secure and adequate income for older people
  • Health - equitable, timely, affordable and accessible health services for older people
  • Housing - affordable and appropriate housing options for older people
  • Transport - affordable and accessible transport options for older people
  • Ageing in the Community - older people feel safe and secure and can age in the community
  • Cultural Diversity - a range of culturally appropriate services allows choices for older people
  • Rural Services - older people living in rural communities are not disadvantaged when accessing services
  • Positive Attitudes - people of all ages have positive attitudes to ageing and older people
  • Employment Opportunities - elimination of ageism and the promotion of flexible work options
  • Opportunities for Personal Growth and Participation - increasing opportunities for personal growth and community participation

MBIE

MBIE

Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways White Paper

2022

Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways’ outlines the Government’s policy agenda for the future of New Zealand’s science and research system.

Te Ara Paerangi - Future Pathways Green Paper

2021

‘Te Ara Paerangi - Future athways’ outlines the Government’s policy agenda for the future of New Zealand’s science and research system.

The Impact of Research

2019

This document progresses the research impact agenda in New Zealand by presenting an impact measurement framework, and establishing principles, definitions and measurement approaches.

Vision Mātauranga Booklet

2005

The Mission Statement of Vision Mātauranga is to unlock the innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources and people to assist New Zealanders to create a better future.

Vision Mātauranga Policy

The Vision Mātauranga policy unlocks the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people and resources.