What's New

New message from the Minister

15 June 2010

New Zealand Positive Ageing - Today and Tomorrow

9 April 2010

Briefing to the Incoming Minister

17 December 2008

Enduring Powers of Attorney

26 September 2008

Home Equity Release Code of Practice

2 September 2008

About This Office

 The Office for Senior Citizens

  • comprises the Director, executive assistant and five policy staff.
  • reports to the Minister for Senior Citizens through the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development.
  • is located on the Ministry of Social Development Campus, in the Bowen State Building, Bowen Street, Wellington.
  • supports the vision for Positive Ageing in New Zealand.

The New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy establishes a set of principles as a framework for integrating policies and programmes across the government sector.

The vision of the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy is for: "a 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. New Zealand will be a positive place in which to age when older people can say that they live in a society that values them, acknowledges their contributions and encourages their participation."