Welcome to the Office for Senior Citizens
Our Office was established in 1990, and is part of the Ministry of Social Development.
Our role is to:
- promote the rights and interests of older people
- lead, monitor and promote the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy
- provide policy advice on issues that affect older people, and lead strategic and cross-sectoral policy
- support the Minister for Senior Citizens.
This site provides you with information about the Office and the Positive Ageing Strategy.
Read more about the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy.
The Office is asking for feedback on a code of practice for Home Equity Conversion Schemes.
