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A charity is warning New Zealand of an escalating housing crisis for older adults, with renters over 65 projected to triple by 2050. Already, seniors are sleeping on the streets and struggling to afford food and medicine after rent. Over 3,000 people signed a petition urging Parliament to invest in senior-specific housing. Data shows seniors dominate the social housing waitlist, with demand up 34% in four years. Stories from Christchurch and beyond reveal heartbreaking realities — including an 80-year-old woman made homeless — as even affordable rentals soar past $500 per month. While the Minister for Seniors showed interest, urgent action is needed to secure safe, age-appropriate homes for our aging population.

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