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The forced eviction notice given to some elderly residents at the Merivale Retirement Village in Christchurch is sparking calls for a law change.
So what are the current protections and agencies that protect older people's rights - and how easy is it to lay a complaint? Is there a need for a Minister for Aged Care ?
Jessica Wilson is the Head of Research at Consumer and Age Concern Canterbury chief executive is Simon Templeton.