- That reflects an ageing population with more deaths than births,
- And more people moving out of the area than moving in.
- In TWO council districts, ONE IN FOUR is aged 65 plus.
- By 2033 there will be 48 such districts.
- Thames-Coromandel is the OLDEST district with a median age of 51 years
- The national figure is 37.5 years
By 2033, a number of districts will have median ages over 50
This includes Hauraki, Central Otago, Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua, Kaipara, Kaikōura, Tasman, Central Hawke’s Bay, Carterton.