Horopaki mai i tō mātōu Kaiwhakahaere
Context from our Kaiwhakahaere Matua
This context, from the NZCCSS EO, emphasizes understanding the growing older population in Aotearoa.Read chapter
Te Kōrero mō ngā Kaumātua
Exploring the context of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
Explore our easy-to-read guide that highlights the world of older New Zealanders. Designed for anyone who wants to know more about the lives of kaumātua, with helpful information about rights, wellbeing, aged care and more. This guide also explores the challenges faced by older people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Enhance your understanding and support the kaumātua in your life with the most relevant, up-to-date information available.
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Me pēhea te whakamahi i tēnei aratohu
How to use this guide
This section explains using the guide, based on Te Whāriki's principles, to understand older New Zealanders and systems.Read chapter
Te Whāriki me ngā Kaumātua
Te Whāriki and Older People
Te Whāriki provides a framework to understand and support older people's wellbeing in New Zealand.Read chapter
Ko wai ō mātōu kaumātua?
Who are our older people?
This chapter explores defining older people by age, health, or contribution, and examines New Zealand's demographics.Read chapter
Whakamana
Empowerment
This chapter covers Whakamana | Empowerment and how New Zealand supports older people's wellbeing.Read chapter
Kotahitanga
Holistic Development
This Kotahitanga chapter highlights support for older people's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.Read chapter
Whānau Tangata
Family and Community
This chapter reviews how older people are perceived, their contributions, and the impact of ageism in New Zealand.Read chapter
Ngā Hononga
Relationships
This chapter explores relationship changes affecting older people, including isolation, finances & bereavement.Read chapter
Ngā wāhi hei arotahi
Areas to focus on
This chapter identifies and addresses gaps in support for older New Zealanders using Te Whāriki.Read chapter
He aha muri?
What next?
This chapter identifies next steps to improve support for older New Zealanders.Read chapter