EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 34 MIN
Is NZ unprepared for its ageing population?
from The New Zealand Initiative · host The New Zealand Initiative
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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