60s Plus
Ageing
- Growing older
- Tips, information and advice on topics from financial support and transport to grandparenting and education.
- http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/info-for-families/familyweb/growing-older.html
- Source: Ministry of Social Development (NZ Govt)
- Websites for older people
- Get links to organisations that provide services and advocacy for older people.
- http://www.community.net.nz/links/link.htm?g=%7B4F26E0A3-4A07-4842-BA9A-6C49EB9E468F%7D
- Source: Department of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt)
- 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.ltsa.govt.nz/information-for/older-drivers.html
- Source: Land Transport New Zealand (NZ Govt)
Health & wellbeing
- Push Play and get active
- Ideas, action packs, contacts, gear …. and more to help you Push Play 30 minutes a day.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/pushplay/overview
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Health of older people
- See statistics, events, resources and projects related to the Health of Older People Strategy.
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/olderpeople
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- 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)
- Preventing falls
- Resources and information on preventing falls.
- http://www.acc.co.nz/injury-prevention/falls-prevention-strategy/wcm2_020812#P49_1428
- Source: Accident Compensation Corporation (NZ Govt)
- Older people and drinking
- All about the effects of alcohol and advice on safe drinking.
- http://www.alac.org.nz/OlderPeople.aspx
- Source: Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Positive ageing strategy
- See the government's strategy to improve opportunities for older people.
- http://www.osc.govt.nz/positive-ageing-strategy/index.html
- Source: Office for Senior Citizens (NZ Govt)
Money & benefits
- 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)
- 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)
- Retirement income and work options
- Find out about NZ super, other allowances, and support for looking for a job.
- http://www.msd.govt.nz/work-areas/older-people/retirement-income-services-older-people.html
- Source: Ministry of Social Development (NZ Govt)
- 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)
- 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.govt.nz/home/sorted-sections/retirement/new-zealand-superannuation
- Source: Retirement Commissioner (NZ Govt)
Volunteering
- About volunteering
- See how being a volunteer contributes to New Zealand's future.
- http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/the-sector/about-volunteering.html
- Source: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (NZ Govt)
