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Is NZ unprepared for its ageing population?

Is NZ unprepared for its ageing population?

Update: 2025-04-29
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In this episode, Oliver interviews Scott Scoullar, Chief Executive of Summerset, about New Zealand's looming aged care crisis with a projected shortfall of 7,000-8,000 beds by 2030 despite increasing elderly demographics. They discuss how retirement villages provide cost-effective care solutions, the regulatory hurdles of building new facilities, and the urgent need for better dialogue between the aged care sector and government policymakers.
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Is NZ unprepared for its ageing population?

Is NZ unprepared for its ageing population?

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