Te tumu ahunga-toru
“Every year should teach you something valuable”
Oprah Winfrey
Our commitment to Research
The Foundation seeks to maintain university-centred research initiatives within its actions to ensure that new understandings around thriving in the third-age continue to inform our programmes. These initiatives will be carried out by our research partners, including the Health and Ageing Research Team (HART) at Massey University, Palmerston North.
Bibliography of Research on Ageing in New Zealand
This a great summary of research in New Zealand 2008-2015,
published by the Ministry of Social Development in 2016.
Better Later Life (2019-2034)
He Oranga Kaumātua
Ministry of Social Development
Older New Zealanders lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives
Senior Entrepreneurship
An interesting piece of international research into Third Age Entrepreneurship.
Research suggests that mature individuals are actually more capable of starting and running a business than younger people,
because of advantages such as:
more developed networks
more work and industry experience
a higher technical and managerial skills level, and
a stronger financial position.
Ageing in the Right Place
Modern ageing is filled with opportunity
and this Australian research realises the importance of amplifying the valuable voices of older people
to inform business and policy to support people to age well.
This “Ageing in the Right Place” research helps
to better understand what the ‘right place’ means for people as they age.
Third Age Services
This Wellington-based company offers useful services for seniors