Minister:
Minister for Seniors
Current Minister:
Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Last updated:
Thursday, 12 October 2017
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Responsibilities include advocating for the interests and issues of older people, overseeing the implementation of the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy, and advocating for policies that protect older people's rights and interests.
The Office for Seniors, a unit in the Ministry of Social Development, provides the administrative support for this portfolio.
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