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The documents outline the policy rationale, implementation approach, costs, and expected health benefits of increasing the upper age limit from 69 to 74.
The extension is being rolled out in phases from October 2025 to ensure service capacity and workforce readiness.
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| Author | Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora |
| Region | National |
| Copyright status | © Crown Copyright, Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) |
