Media Release A media release was issued on publication of the Forum report. We are pleased to enclose our report from the recent New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy Forum. The Forum's main intention was to develop targets for action and provide input and recommendations towards the development of a Positive Ageing Strategy for New Zealand. The Forum recommended thirteen points of action to be incorporated in a Positive Ageing Strategy for New Zealand. These recommendations are directed to Government as well as all other sectors.
Civil society needs to recognise it has responsibilities and opportunities for action as well.
For Government , it is essential that an adequate income, housing and health services for older people are secured. Concurrently, polices that promote healthy living, remove barriers to paid work and provide access to life-long learning must be strengthened. Government also needs to show leadership itself, by modelling policies and practices which promote positive ageing. Business needs to recognise and be responsive to the growing market of older consumers. Older people themselves are likely to have an even higher profile in the business sector, not only as consumers but as investors, managers, workers, innovators and mentors.