The Platform: Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses New Zealand's ageing population challenges

Dr Oliver Hartwich
Michael Laws
The Platform
5 May, 2025

Dr Oliver Hartwich talked to Michael Laws on The Platform about New Zealand's unpreparedness for its rapidly ageing population.

Dr Hartwich explained that regulatory barriers are preventing retirement villages from expanding quickly enough to meet demand, which could result in elderly patients overwhelming the hospital system. Watch below.

 

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