Family Court appoints grandchild as guardian for elder care

A family is in a dispute over guardianship for their 85-year-old kaumātua with dementia, with the daughter advocating for him to remain in Auckland, while the son and grandson wish to return him to Te Tai Tokerau. The case has progressed to court, where Family Court judge Kevin Muir is tasked with determining the best guardian and living arrangements for the man, acknowledging that the family has his best interests at heart.

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