Publications
Research Publications
Turning 65
About 1700 people aged 65 years were surveyed in mid-2008 to find out why some people stopped working while others continued. The findings were published in two reports.
- To Work or not to work? Findings from a survey of 65 year old New Zealanders
- Maturity matters: new choices for older people. Findings from the focus groups and interviews in the Turning 65 project
(Published by the Centre for Social Research and Evaluation, 2009)
In a Place I Call My Own: Support Networks of Older People in the Community
(Published by the Centre for Social Research and Communication, 2009)
Elder Abuse and/or Neglect: a Literature Review
(Published by the Centre for Social Research and Evaluation, 2006)
'Ageing in Place': the Views of Older Homeowners about Housing Maintenance, Renovation and Adaptation
(Published by the Centre for Social Research and Evaluation, 2006)
Coping Without A Car
(Published by the Office for Senior Citizens, November 2004).
Positive Ageing in New Zealand: diversity, participation and change. Status Report 2001
(Published by the Ministry of Social Development, 2001).
Factors affecting the ability of older people to live independently
A report for the International Year of Older Persons (1999) by Maire Dwyer, Alison Gray and Margery Renwick.
(Published by the Ministry of Social Policy, June 2000).
Office for Senior Citizens Newsletter
Until July 2007 the Office for Senior Citizens published regular newsletters outlining activities around the country. These newsletters are available on the Ministry of Social Development website. Click here to access these.
The Ministry of Social Development produces Rise, a quarterly publication, which includes the work of the Office of Senior Citizens. Click here to read the latest copy.
