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Ageing Not The Crisis - Lack Of Planning Is, Says Aged Care Sector
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 9:31 am | Aged Care Association
The report, People, Place and Prosperity: The Case for a Population Strategy, co-authored by Peter Gluckman and Paul Spoonley, warns of the impact of an ageing population, a shrinking workforce, and increasing regional pressure. More >>
Nurse Of The Year Shines A Light On Leadership In Aged Care
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 12:11 pm | Aged Care Association
Judges described her nomination as "exceptionally strong", highlighting clear evidence of impact across resident wellbeing, staff capability, and overall service delivery. More >>
Why Is Aged Care So Hard To Understand?
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 9:35 am | Aged Care Association
A system that is hard to understand is not a minor inconvenience. It is a system that is failing the people it is meant to serve. More >>
West Coast Bed Shortage Shows Aged Care Is Health Care And The System Is Broken
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11:22 am | Aged Care Association
The Aged Care Association is calling on the Government to establish a dedicated Aged Residential Care Infrastructure Fund, recognising aged care as a critical component of the health system. More >>
"Cheaper Care At Home" Is A Myth - And The Real Cost Is Being Hidden
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11:43 am | Aged Care Association
Aged residential care providers are embedded in communities across the country, often alongside retirement villages or independent living units. More >>
Opinion: If We Can Fund EV Chargers, Why Can’t We Fund Aged Care Beds?
Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:10 am | Aged Care Association
New Zealand’s population aged over 65 is growing rapidly. At the same time, much of our aged care infrastructure is ageing, with a significant proportion of facilities more than 20 years old. More >>
Hospital Capacity Boost Highlights Critical Role Of Aged Care Sector
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 12:18 pm | Aged Care Association
Chief Executive Tracey Martin said aged residential care providers stand ready to support the initiative, but success will depend on how the programme is implemented. More >>
Aged Care Association Calls For Stronger Direct Communication In Pandemic Planning
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:49 pm | Aged Care Association
Chief Executive Tracey Martin says the call is grounded in her unique experience serving on both sides of the system - as a senior decision-maker during the pandemic and now as the national representative for aged residential care providers. More >>
Government Acknowledges Aged Care Pressures But Families And Carers Still Carrying The Load
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 12:01 pm | Aged Care Association
"Behind every delayed reform is a daughter reducing her work hours, a spouse managing complex care alone, or a family struggling to find a bed close to home. When the system strains, families absorb the pressure." More >>
Royal Commission Highlights Critical Role Of Aged Care In Protecting New Zealand’s Health System
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 10:30 am | Aged Care Association
The Aged Care Association said it looks forward to working with Government and health agencies to ensure the lessons identified in the Royal Commission report are reflected in future health system planning. More >>
Aged Care Association Welcomes Nurse Settlement, Calls For Sustainable Funding For Aged Residential Care
Monday, 2 March 2026, 11:18 am | Aged Care Association
Aged residential care nurses are a critical part of New Zealand’s health continuum, providing 24/7 clinical care to approximately 40,000 older New Zealanders nationwide. More >>
Aged Care Sector Reiterates Commitment To Equitable Pay For Care Workforce
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1:01 pm | Aged Care Association
The Association will continue to engage constructively with Government on achieving a durable solution that supports residents, workers and providers alike. More >>
Ministerial Aged Care Advisory Group Must Look Beyond Funding Tweaks To Fix A Broken System
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 3:39 pm | Aged Care Association
The creation of an Advisory Group to provide system-level advice on aged care is something the Association has actively called for, and we welcome the Minister’s acknowledgement that reform of the aged care funding model is required. More >>
ODT Reporting Highlights Dementia Bed Shortages Now Affecting Nelson
Monday, 26 January 2026, 12:49 pm | Aged Care Association
The Aged Care Association is calling for urgent, coordinated action to restore aged residential care as a viable and scalable part of New Zealand’s health system. More >>
Aged Care Association Response To Announcement Of Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 1:35 pm | Aged Care Association
The Association has consistently called for a comprehensive, independent review of aged care funding, contracting, and regulatory settings, and we see the formation of this Group as an important and constructive step toward long-term system reform. More >>
Aged Care Association Welcomes Cross-Party Commitment To Aged Care Reform
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 1:19 pm | Aged Care Association
Chief Executive Hon Tracey Martin said the announcement marks an important moment of national cooperation on one of the most pressing social challenges facing New Zealand. More >>
Aged Care Association Backs Wairoa Mayor: Government Must Act On Aged Care Crisis
Monday, 29 September 2025, 11:08 am | Aged Care Association
Mayor Little has called the lack of residential care in Wairoa an "emergency" that has been ignored by everyone "from the Prime Minister down." More >>
Senior New Zealanders Let Down By Government… Again
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:02 pm | Aged Care Association
Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin says, "there’s no money in the Budget for older New Zealanders, so the Government has resorted to announcing the continuation of existing funds as a win. More >>
E Tū Union - Mischievous Or Misinformed?
Monday, 5 May 2025, 10:49 am | Aged Care Association
Aged care is a complex environment, but at its core, the financial relationship is between Health New Zealand and the individual New Zealander who needs care. More >>
Trans-Tasman Collaboration In Aged Care
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 3:56 pm | Aged Care Association
ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin acknowledged the importance of the visit, emphasising that Mr. Symondson has been central to advancing aged care planning in Australia. More >>
