A report partly developed by Sport Bay of Plenty has been released supporting the notion of keeping older people alive by keeping them active.
Sport NZ's most recent national participation survey (Active NZ 2013/14) found that more than three-quarters of New Zealanders aged 65 to 74 years take part in one or more sport or recreation activity each week.
The discussion document has been developed as part of Sport NZ's Community Sport Strategy, which is focused on better understanding and responding to the needs of specific participant groups.
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomed the survey's findings.
"If we want New Zealanders to remain active in their later years we have to ensure we're offering them the right opportunities," said Dr Coleman.