It is well documented that New Zealand has an aging population, with the number of people aged 65 years and over steadily and continually increasing. As recorded in the 2013 Census (Statistics New Zealand, 2015), those aged 65 years and over make up 14.3% of the population, which is a 22.5% increase from the 2006 Census. This population shift can be predominantly attributed to three main demographic trends; a decline in fertility, an increase in average life expectancy, and most n…
