The former head of Te Whatu Ora, Rob Campbell believes the lack of attention given to aged care is yet another example of politicians kicking the can down the road.

In an opinion piece in Newsroom, Campbell writes that chronic underfunding by successive governments, has meant there has not been enough capital or operational investment in aged care facilities.

Estimates indicate that by 2040 there will be 230,000 people over 85, and that on current trends, there will be about half or less the aged care beds available to meet demand.

Chancellor of AUT and former Chair of Te Whatu Ora Rob Campbell joined Kerre Woodham.

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