Living well longer
New Zealand is a good place to age for most people. Around 65% of the approximately 900,000 older people in New Zealand report good mental wellbeing and most contribute actively to their families and communities.
The Better Later Life Action Plan 2025-2028 enables New Zealanders to make choices about where and how they age. We want people to live well as long as possible. To do this, we need a system that enables people to get the right care and support in the right place at the right time.
We want to make sure our investment promotes positive outcomes now and into the future. Getting this right will allow all New Zealanders to benefit from the full and active contributions of older people.
This Action Plan is how we will deliver on the Better Later Life Strategy
Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019-2034 envisions a future where older New Zealanders lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives.
For many older people this vision is already a reality. People are living for longer and are healthier than ever before. Older people contribute to their families, communities and the economy through work, volunteering and as carers. Older people also contribute value through their knowledge, experience and commitment, and in many cases, they are treasured.
This Action Plan is focused on supporting people to live well longer. We will do this by getting our settings right, ensuring people are able to access support when they need it and supporting them to make good choices.
The Action Plan focuses on those aged 65+ but also considers the next generation of older people currently aged 50-64. This recognises that those in their 50s will be 65+ within the timeframe of the Better Later Life Strategy.