Older Kiwis struggling to afford basic living expenses
Advocacy groups warn that many older New Zealanders are unable to meet basic living costs and call for government support.
Many older New Zealanders are facing dire financial circumstances as they struggle to cover basic living expenses. Advocacy groups say the situation is unlikely to improve without more supportive government policies. The advocates are urging policymakers to address the needs of a growing number of older people unable to make ends meet.
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RNZ
Older Kiwis struggle with basic living expenses: 'We are living in a very bad time'
The situation for many older people is dire and is unlikely to get any better without more supportive policies, say advocates.
1News
'Major issue': Older Kiwis struggling with basic living expenses
Advocacy group Grey Power wants government policies to address the needs of an increasing number of older New Zealanders struggling to meet the most basic living expenses.
Newstalk ZB
Older Kiwis struggle with basic living expenses: ‘We are living in a very bad time’
By Nona Pelletier of RNZ