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Tens of thousands of over-65s can’t afford essentials, report finds

Nearly one in five older New Zealanders are delaying dental and doctor visits because they cannot afford them.

Skinny McBuntu

A report has found that tens of thousands of New Zealanders aged over 65 are struggling to pay for essentials. Almost 20 percent of older New Zealanders are putting off dental and doctor visits due to cost.

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'Not acceptable': Tens of thousands of over 65s can't afford essentials

Almost 20 percent of older New Zealanders put off dental and doctor visits due to cost, the report says.

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