Ageing Well

Ageing Well From 2014-2024, Ageing Well National Science Challenge harnessed science to sustain health and wellbeing into the later years of life for all New Zealanders.

As of 30 August 2024, this page is no longer monitored. Ka kite! The Ageing Well National Science Challenge vision is to add life to years for all older New Zealanders. This will be achieved by harnessing science to sustain health and wellbeing into the later years of life. The mission of Ageing Well is to push back disability thresholds to enable all New Zealanders to reach their full potential through the life course with particular reference to the latter years of life.

On 14 August, the two National Science Challenges hosted at the University of Otago – Ageing Well and Healthier Lives – ...
30/08/2024

On 14 August, the two National Science Challenges hosted at the University of Otago – Ageing Well and Healthier Lives – collaborated for the final time in a Legacy event for the University of Otago community.

The Legacy Event featured different perspectives of the mahi of Ageing Well and Healthier Lives: from directors, to Chairs, and to the research teams themselves.

We were fortunate to have Katrina Bryant and her team from Taurite Tū to share their personal stories of how Taurite Tū has positively impacted their lives. Ngā mihi nui!

On 14 August, the two National Science Challenges hosted at the University of Otago – Ageing Well and Healthier Lives – collaborated for the final time in a Legacy event for the university community.

Following a decade of mission-led, collaborative, and community-based research, the time has come for us to say haere rā...
30/08/2024

Following a decade of mission-led, collaborative, and community-based research, the time has come for us to say haere rā to Ageing Well National Science Challenge.

We have been proud to help all New Zealanders age well and wish to say a heartfelt thank you to all who have joined us on this journey. Ngā mihi maioha.

🔗 Helpful links 🔗

The Ageing Well Website will be live until 2029:
👉 https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/

Ageing Well data is stored in the University of Otago's OUR Archives:
👉 https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/esploro/search/outputs?unit=64OTAGO_INST___AgeingWell-Kiaekekairangikitetaikaum%C4%81tuatangaNationalScienceChallenge&page=1&institution=64OTAGO_INST&sort=date_d&lang=en

Ageing Well on Wikipedia:
👉 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ageing_Well

The Ageing Well/Healthier Lives/A Better Start Research Inventory can be found here:
👉 https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/collating-the-impact-of-our-research/

Our new Strategic Summit Report about the future direction of ageing research in Aotearoa New Zealand:
👉 https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/strategic-summit-report/

Our two books of research stories:
Book 2: Ka Mua Ka Muri:
👉 https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/ka-mua-ka-muri/
Book 1: Celebrating Ageing Well:
👉 https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/celebrating-ageing-well/

Ageing Well’s Well Balanced Exhibit has found a new home with our community partner Age Concern.
👉 https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/ka-mua-ka-muri/
👉 https://www.ageconcern.org.nz/

Ngā mihi maioha. Thank you with sincere appreciation.Closing words from our Chair Will Edwards, Directors David Baxter ...
30/08/2024

Ngā mihi maioha.
Thank you with sincere appreciation.

Closing words from our Chair Will Edwards, Directors David Baxter and Louise Parr-Brownlie, and our Co-Directors Diane Ruwhiu, and Tracy Perry.

From the team at Ageing Well National Science Challenge, we sign off with sincerest thanks to you for coming along with us on this journey.

Our final newsletter has landed!Inside we feature:1️⃣farewell message2️⃣Strategic Summit report issues clarion call3️⃣Ou...
30/08/2024

Our final newsletter has landed!

Inside we feature:
1️⃣farewell message
2️⃣Strategic Summit report issues clarion call
3️⃣Our Legacy Event
4️⃣ Launch of the NSC Te Tiriti Journey report
5️⃣Change of pace for our Director
and more.

Ngā mihi nui for your readership over the past decade.

https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/ageing-well-newsletter-issue-3-2024/

In the final issue of the Ageing Well newsletter, we learn about some of the things produced over the final months of our Challenge.

The ACTIVATION project, funded by Ageing Well and Healthier Lives, trialled several new transport initiatives to increas...
30/08/2024

The ACTIVATION project, funded by Ageing Well and Healthier Lives, trialled several new transport initiatives to increase active transport opportunities in lower-income and residential communities.

Watch the two short films at our website:
https://ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/active-transport-choices-make-a-difference/

The ACTIVATION project trialled new transport initiatives to increase active transport opportunities in lower-income and residential communities.

After a fruitful discussion at our Strategic Summit, we have released a summary report that shares vital knowledge and i...
30/08/2024

After a fruitful discussion at our Strategic Summit, we have released a summary report that shares vital knowledge and insight about the sector and the critical need for continued investment in this area.

Those participating issued a clarion call: Aotearoa needs further research into ageing and ageing-related conditions; secure funding to bolster these endeavours. While we have successfully delivered impactful outcomes, there remains the need for further research and development.


Following on from the successes of our Symposium in April, a number of Ageing Well whānau and strategic partners gathered in Wellington in June for a watershed Summit to provide a forum for discussion about the future direction of ageing research in Aotearoa New Zealand.

28/07/2024

We loved being part of the festivities at Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust recently.
So great to see our Directors and Manager really get into it!

The ACTIVATION project, funded by Ageing Well and Healthier Lives, trialled several new transport initiatives to increas...
28/07/2024

The ACTIVATION project, funded by Ageing Well and Healthier Lives, trialled several new transport initiatives to increase active transport opportunities in lower-income and residential communities.

The study has produced two short films by filmmaker Ollie Dawe that demonstrate the wide-ranging benefits of this multi-disciplinary research.
https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/active-transport-choices-make-a-difference/

The ACTIVATION project trialled new transport initiatives to increase active transport opportunities in lower-income and residential communities.

In case you didn't see it, here's some helpful information about what happens to Ageing Well now that the National Scien...
15/07/2024

In case you didn't see it, here's some helpful information about what happens to Ageing Well now that the National Science Challenges have finished.



All 11 National Science Challenges are ending on June 30. So what does this mean for Ageing Well mahi? Social media, website? Here are some answers to the varied questions about our kaupapa.

We are proud to support the wonderful mahi of Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust. This week, Rangimahora and the team w...
16/06/2024

We are proud to support the wonderful mahi of Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust.

This week, Rangimahora and the team will present the research and resources they developed for Ageing Well and Building Better Homes, Towns & Cities National Science Challenge at Parliament.

He tino pai tō mahi! 👏

Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, which provides support to nearly 700 kaumātua, will launch the resources at Parliament on Wednesday.

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