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flag New Zealand is overhauling its aged care system to fix funding, boost integration, and address a projected 12,000-bed shortfall by 2032.

flag New Zealand has launched a major reform of its aged care system, creating a bipartisan Ministerial Advisory Group to overhaul the outdated funding model and improve integration across health, aged care, and disability services. flag The group will focus on ensuring long-term sustainability, addressing a projected shortfall of 12,000 residential care beds by 2032, and establishing fair cost-sharing. flag Recommendations are expected by mid-2026, with potential implementation in 2027. flag The government has already added $270 million in funding over two years to ease pressure on the sector. flag The reforms aim to support older New Zealanders in aging at home when possible and ensure smoother transitions between care levels.

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