New Zealanders with sight loss face rising costs and barriers

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5:00am

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Data from Blind Low Vision NZ shows nearly 183,000 New Zealanders live with serious sight loss. These individuals face significant inequities, including increasing daily barriers and rising costs. The number of people experiencing vision loss is expected to grow.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute

NZ HeraldWed 1 Oct 2025, 5:00am

Blind and low vision New Zealanders face rising costs and daily barriers - The Front Page (opens in new tab)
The PressWed 1 Oct 2025, 5:00am

Vision loss is set to surge - is New Zealand ready? (opens in new tab)