More older New Zealanders are starting businesses — and they’re motivated by more than just money
- Written by Judith Davey, Senior Associate, Institute for Governance and Policy Studies , Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

You’re never too old to become your own boss, it seems. All over the world there has been an increase in people aged 50 and over setting up their own businesses.
In the United States, the highest rate of business start-up activity is among those aged 55-64. Japan is reporting people aged 60-plus now comprise over one third...