New Zealand will be 'super‑aged' within a decade. Are our cities ready?

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What happened

Within a decade, New Zealand will officially become a "super-aged" society, with more than one in five residents—around 1.2 million people—aged 65 or older.

Key facts

  • Within a decade, New Zealand will officially become a "super-aged" society, with more than one in five residents—around 1.2 million people—aged 65 or older.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:20:04 UTC.

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