Office for Seniors
The Office for Seniors provides information to seniors and to the Government about the issues and concerns of older people.
Director
Diane Turner is the Director of the Office for Seniors and is working to ensure seniors are valued and acknowledged within society.
“We are all ageing. It matters to all of us that New Zealand is a place where we have the opportunity to age positively and well.
"I want to make sure seniors’ issues and concerns are visible."
Our work includes:
Better Later Life
Our vision is for a society where people can age positively, where older people are highly valued and recognised as an integral part of families and communities.
Positive ageing reflects the attitudes and experiences older people have about themselves and how younger generations view ageing, including their own ageing.
Age friendly communities
Our work in this area involves promoting communities that are inclusive for people of all ages.
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is often hidden and those who experience the abuse are frequently afraid to talk about it. We are working to improve understanding of this very challenging topic.
We help develop information to identify and prevent elder abuse and neglect.
Digital Literacy Training for Seniors
Our work in this area involves raising awareness and working with providers to ensure older people have the opportunity to utilise the benefits of the digital world.
Enduring Power of Attorney
Having an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) means you can have peace of mind that you have decided, ahead of time, who you trust to make decisions for you if you can’t decide for yourself. It’s important for every adult, whatever their age, to take steps to create an EPA.
We have developed information and resources for people wanting to appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney.