Serious issues in New Zealand's aged care industry are being discussed at a meeting in Tauranga.

The meeting at Baycourt is exploring concerns raised in an aged care report commissioned by the Labour and Green parties.

Western Bay of Plenty Grey Power president Doug Wilson at the Aged Care meeting on Monday.

Those attending the meeting have the opportunity to examine the economic implications of providing aged care, became more aware of the issues within the sector and explored international trends.

The aged care report follows an extensive inquiry, which involved 20 nationwide meetings, 1200 submitters and more than 450 submissions from caregivers, nurses and experts.

'Grey Power fully endorses this meeting as there are many unanswered questions that urgently need public clarification,” says Doug Wilson.

Labour's Sue Moroney and the Green Party's Sue Kedgley spoke at the meeting.

Sue says the report highlights serious concerns in the aged care industry.

'We heard many shocking stories of neglect and abuse, of residents not receiving proper medical attention or being slumped in front of a television all day without any other stimulation,” says Sue.