National Institute of Demographic and Economic Analysis
NIDEA undertakes research at the interface of population and economics to help inform choices and responses to the demographic, social and economic interactions that are shaping New Zealand's future.
Featured Project
University of Waikato Work Ability Study
This study of University of Waikato’s current employees aged 45+ years found that on average, respondants anticipate working until and somewhat beyond age 65. The median preferred retirement age (the age at which people would like to retire completely from the paid workforce) was 65 years for general staff respondents and 68 years for academic staff.
Featured Publication
The New Zealand Family from 1840 - A Demographic History
Ian Pool, Arunachalam Dharmalingam and Janet Sceats









