Robots considered to address New Zealand aged-care worker shortage

RNZOtago Daily TimesSunday 21 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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New Zealand faces a shortage of healthcare workers as nearly 20 per cent of the population is projected to be 65 or older by 2028. Experts are discussing whether robots capable of performing household and personal tasks could help address this growing aged-care crisis.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 21 Dec 2025, 6:29am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Helping hands: Could robots solve aged-care crisis? (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Are robots the answer to the looming aged-care crisis? (opens in new tab)