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Over 1.1 million New Zealanders are aged over 60 years, making up nearly 25% of the total population.¹ This ageing demographic is contributing to the rise of single person households,² with one quarter of New Zealand adults aged 65 years or older living alone,³ whether due to loss of a partner or a conscious lifestyle choice⁴

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By 2028 the number of New Zealanders aged 65 years or older is expected to reach one million, a nearly 20% increase from 2022.¹ With an ageing population, the adoption of public policies to encourage “ageing in place” has meant that living alone is a viable option for older adults.^2,3