NZ is eyeing reform of its strained aged-care system. How might a reset deliver for Māori?

Peter Melkie/Getty Images The government has just received a raft of suggestions to overhaul its under-pressure aged-care system. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Aged Care’s report sets out 40 recommendations, including a shift towards a more integrated, “people-centred” system and better services to help older people remain at home. Importantly, the 168-page report highlights inequities in how Māori access and experience aged care. It calls for a more culturally responsive system, with…