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The results of a nationwide survey aimed at finding out how we will cope with the needs of the growing ranks of ageing baby boomers was released on Monday 24 August 2009.

The survey, the first of its type, shows how older New Zealanders are faring today and confronts the policy issues posed by a greying population. Researchers say the results provide a valuable insight into what contributes towards a good quality of life for the elderly today, and have significant implications for what life might be like for those for whom retirement looms.

A study was undertaken in the first half of 2009 to provide an insight into the spending patterns of retired people in New Zealand.

To Work or not to work? Findings from a survey of 65 year old New Zealanders

Source: 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings, Statistics New Zealand. Customized data order.

Source: 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings, Statistics New Zealand. Customized data order.

Source: 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings, Statistics New Zealand. Customized data order.

Source: 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings, Statistics New Zealand. Customized data order.

Source: 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings, Statistics New Zealand. Customized Data order.

Note: The Ethnic Group Classification changed between 2001 and 2006.

Source: 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings. Customised data order.

Note: The Ethnic Group Classification changed between 2001 and 2006.

Source: 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings. Customised data order.