Facing up to an age old problem | Stuff

New Zealand's population is ageing rapidly. Within 20 years, about a quarter of the population will be over 65. But they will be healthier, live longer, be more educated and skilled – and will want to remain in the workforce well into their 60s and 70s.

As with almost every other developed country, that's proving a headache for policy-makers, as they grapple with exploding health, pension and housing costs.

But Martin is determined to see the silver lining in this silver tsunami. On Friday, she launches a strategy to prepare for this maturing population. She's calling it her "Positive Ageing Strategy". On the same day, the Employers and Manufacturers Association will publish an Ageing Workforce white paper.
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