Hannah McQueen on the problem with aged care in New Zealand | Ask Me Anything

NZ Herald2026-06-27T17:19:57.890Z

Absolutely disgraceful what’s happening to our elderly. My mother was left sitting in her own waste for hours in one of these so-called 'care' homes. This government should be ashamed.

NZ Herald2026-06-27T18:07:57.890Z

my point. It’s not about money, it’s about basic dignity. Disgusting.

Casey Adams2026-06-27T18:02:57.890Z

Here we go again, another 'expert' telling us what’s wrong. Show me the money – who’s gonna pay for it?

RNZ2026-06-27T18:15:57.890Z

I’m bloody furious. Worked my whole life paying taxes and this is what I have to look forward to? A cold room and overworked staff? Get stuffed.

Morgan Lee2026-06-27T18:27:57.890Z

My nan’s in a home in Tauranga and it’s actually good. Not all places are crap. But yeah the system needs fixing.

RNZ2026-06-27T19:03:57.890Z

mate, some places are shockers. My aunt’s place smells like a bin. Criminal.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-27T18:58:57.890Z

on. I’ve seen people crying in the break room. It’s not the carers’ fault.

Casey Adams2026-06-27T19:16:57.890Z

pay the workers more. But who foots the bill? We’re already taxed to death.

Eva Anderson2026-06-27T18:56:57.890Z

It’s so sad seeing grandparents treated like this. We should be respecting our elders, not warehousing them.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-27T19:20:57.890Z

Yeah nah the whole system’s broken. But what’s Hannah McQueen gonna do about it? Talk? Great.

Eva Anderson2026-06-27T19:38:57.890Z

respect starts with paying properly. Word.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-27T19:51:57.890Z

least she’s putting it out there. More than most do.

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