12,000 aged residential care bed shortage projected by 2032 in NZ, per Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora report.

A new report by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora highlights risks to NZ's aged care sector, revealing a potential shortage of 12,000 aged residential care beds by 2032 if historic building rates continue. The report, the first main output of a review of funding and service models, includes feedback from key stakeholders. The second phase of the review focuses on developing recommendations for the sector.