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June 2026
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Short Answer
75+ employment rose by a third (7.4% → 9.9%) Regional variation is small, suggesting the ageing-in-workforce trend is national in scope.
Key Points
- •- Largest increase in 70–74 age group (+2.8pp since 2013)
- •75+ employment rose by a third (7.4% → 9.9%) Regional variation is small, suggesting the ageing-in-workforce trend is national in scope.
- •NZ Super age debate: Shows older New Zealanders are already extending working lives voluntarily.
- •Supports arguments both for (people can work longer) and against (people may be working out of necessity) raising Super eligibility to 67.
- •Income adequacy: Rising employment among 65+ may indicate insufficient retirement income for many.
Full Summary & Notes
- Largest increase in 70–74 age group (+2.8pp since 2013) - 75+ employment rose by a third (7.4% → 9.9%) Regional variation is small, suggesting the ageing-in-workforce trend is national in scope. 1. NZ Super age debate: Shows older New Zealanders are already extending working lives voluntarily. Supports arguments both for (people can work longer) and against (people may be working out of necessity) raising Super eligibility to 67. 2. Income adequacy: Rising employment among 65+ may indicate insufficient retirement income for many. 3. Workforce planning: The health and aged care workforce is itself ageing — older workers may be providing care for even older cohorts. 4. Economic contribution: 65+ now make up a growing share of the employed workforce. - '12_Statistics_and_Demographics/2026 - Stats NZ - Employment Indicators 65+ Trend.md' - '12_Statistics_and_Demographics/2026 - Stats NZ - National Population Projections.md' - '16 Political & Campaign Intelligence/10_Party_Position_Matrices/2026 Party Position Matrix - NZ Superannuation.md'
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