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flag New Zealand's aged care sector demands higher government funding to cover rising care costs beyond recent nurse pay hikes.

flag New Zealand's Aged Care Association welcomes recent pay settlements for public health nurses but stresses that sustainable funding for aged care must go beyond wages. flag With 40,000 older adults receiving 24/7 clinical care in residential settings, providers face rising costs for food, utilities, insurance, and compliance, often operating below the true cost of care. flag The association urges the government to adjust base funding rates to reflect the full cost of high-quality, continuous care, ensuring long-term viability amid an aging population.

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