60s Plus

Ageing

1. Growing older
   • Tips, information and advice on topics from financial support and transport to grandparenting and education.
   • http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/my-family/senior-life/index.html
   • Source: Ministry of Social Development (NZ Govt)
2. Websites for older people
   • Get links to organisations that provide services and advocacy for older people.
   • http://www.community.net.nz/links/default.htm
   • Source: Department of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt)
3. Older drivers
   • Find out about renewing your licence, get a guide to the on-road test and get enrolment details for a free refresher course.
   • http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/renewing-replacing/over-75.html
   • Source: New Zealand Transport Agency (NZ Govt)

Health & wellbeing

1. Health of older people
   • See statistics, events, resources and projects related to the Health of Older People Strategy.
   • http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/life-stages/health-older-people
   • Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
2. Healthy ageing
   • Find out about events near you, and get resources on staying healthy.
   • http://www.agewell.org.nz/
   • Source: Age Concern (Non NZ Govt)
3. Preventing falls
   • Resources and information on preventing falls.
   • http://www.acc.co.nz/preventing-injuries/at-home/older-people/information-for-older-people/index.htm
   • Source: Accident Compensation Corporation (NZ Govt)
4. Older people and drinking
   • All about the effects of alcohol and advice on safe drinking.
   • http://www.alac.org.nz/OlderPeople.aspx
   • Source: Health Promotion Agency (NZ Govt)
5. Positive ageing strategy
   • See the government's strategy to improve opportunities for older people.
   • http://www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/seniorcitizens/positive-ageing/index.html
   • Source: Office for Senior Citizens (NZ Govt)

Money & benefits

1. Sorted's 60plus financial planning
   • Get information on making the most of your savings, strategies for making your money last, and retirement housing options.
   • http://www.sorted.org.nz/life-stages/60plus
   • Source: Retirement Commissioner (NZ Govt)
2. Retirement calculators
   • Work out how much to save for retirement, make a detailed financial plan and calculate your net worth.
   • http://www.sorted.org.nz/calculators/retirement
   • Source: Retirement Commissioner (NZ Govt)
3. Entitlements for 65 plus
   • Find out about NZ super and other allowances and support you can receive when you're 65 and older.
   • http://www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/seniorcitizens/entitlements/index.html
   • Source: Ministry of Social Development (NZ Govt)
4. Rates rebate scheme
   • Find out if you are eligible for a subsidy for paying rates on your home.
   • http://www.ratesrebates.govt.nz/
   • Source: Department of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt)
5. Superannuation
   • All about New Zealand super - who qualifies, how much is paid, tax, and thoughts on what will happen in the future.
   • http://www.sorted.org.nz/home/sorted-sections/retirement/new-zealand-superannuation
   • Source: Retirement Commissioner (NZ Govt)

Volunteering

1. About volunteering
   • Learn what volunteering is and how it is supported by government.
   • http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/about-the-community-and-voluntary-sector/about-volunteering/index.html
   • Source: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (NZ Govt)
2. Become a volunteer
   • Register as a volunteer and search for search event opportunities that match your skills and experience.
   • http://www.volunteernet.org.nz
   • Source: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (NZ Govt)