123 days ago

Poll: Is there enough accommodation choice for Waikato's older population?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Accommodation choices for Waikato’s burgeoning elderly population could soon get wider, with three applications for big new developments referred to the Government’s Fast-track programme.

However, a demographer has warned that simply having more retirement villages is not a silver bullet for the coming “tsunami” of elderly - and what is particularly needed in the region are more “hospital level” facilities and the people to staff them.

Is there enough accommodation choice for Waikato's older population? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is there enough accommodation choice for Waikato's older population?
  • 10% Yes
    10% Complete
  • 90% No
    90% Complete
10 votes
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Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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