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flag New Zealand's aging population and outdated care facilities are causing severe bed shortages, straining hospitals and prompting calls for urgent investment in aged care infrastructure.

flag New Zealand faces a growing aged care crisis as its population ages and many care facilities exceed 20 years old, leading to bed shortages that strain hospitals. flag Despite swift government action to fund 2,500 electric vehicle charging points, no comparable investment has been made in aged care infrastructure. flag The Aged Care Association is urging the creation of a dedicated fund to help providers upgrade, expand, and build specialized services like dementia care, particularly for low-income seniors. flag Without such support, patients remain stuck in hospitals, and the system risks further breakdown. flag Leaders stress that aged care is essential health infrastructure and call for urgent, equitable investment to ensure older adults can receive timely, appropriate care near their families.

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