A tale of two aged-care systems

A tale of two aged-care systems
People's access to care "is increasingly dependent on their ability to pay for it”. (Image: Supplied)
Gregor Thompson
Earlier this month, Oceania Healthcare officially inaugurated New Zealand’s first fully private-paying care ward in its flagship Auckland development, The Helier, in the eastern suburb of St Heliers.The 32 “care suites” – five of which have been filled already – will be purchased via occupation right agreements. The residents will not be eligible for the residential care subsidy from Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, something 63% of New Zealanders in care depend upon.The $150 million development, which also comprises 79 &ld...

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