New report warns New Zealand is unprepared for ageing population
Sunday 19 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Helen Clark Foundation
A report by the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP warns that New Zealand's infrastructure, housing, and healthcare systems are not ready for a rapidly ageing population. The findings suggest the over-65 demographic could almost double within 25 years, potentially leading to increased homelessness and care shortages.