Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote
Government Priorities and Outcomes - Links to Appropriations
| Government Priorities | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
|---|---|---|
| Improving interaction with government | More people interact with the Ministry in a digital environment | Senior Citizens Services |
The performance measures contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates are the main measures and standards that demonstrate performance for the significant outputs in each appropriation.
Objectives of the Vote
Vote Senior Citizens, on behalf of the Government, supports older New Zealanders to age positively through the provision of information and advice to protect the rights and interests of older people, and their wellbeing. This fits with the Minister for Senior Citizens' focus on encouraging a culture in New Zealand where older people are valued and recognised as an integral part of families and communities.
The impacts that the appropriations in Vote Senior Citizens are intended to have are reflected in the Ministry of Social Development's outcome more people interact with the Ministry in a digital environment.
The table above maps the Ministry of Social Development's outcome and appropriations to the Government priority for older people.
