One in six older people experience abuse in NZ, with psychological harm most common
By Lisa Meehan, Director, NZ Policy Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology
Ayesha Scott, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Business School, Auckland University of Technology and Senior Lecturer in Finance & Financial Planning, Griffith University
Denise Wilson, Professor in Māori Health, Auckland University of Technology
New research shows abuse of older people takes many forms, from threats to harmful actions and neglect, and it often involves family members.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026