Retirement Villages
A spotlight on aging
The aged care sector has had enough of reports describing all its many problems - and hopes a new Ministerial Advisory Group will provide some solutions. Audio
The power imbalance that hits in old age
Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel. Audio
Consumer NZ backs call to review Retirement Villages Act
Consumer New Zealand has thrown its weight behind a campaign to urgently review the Retirement Villages Act after numerous stories of residents being treated unfairly.
Chief executive Jon Duffy today… Video, Audio
Strong unit sales drive Arvida Group's first half performance
The retirement village operator saw a 74 percent increase in unit sales despite lockdown disruption.
Abbeyfield: how heath and housing can go hand in hand
Bill joins Kathryn to look at at Abbeyfield, a housing initiative that offers independent living for older people in the company of others, by a largely volunteer community provider. Residents pay… Audio
Retirement village residents need better protection: report
45,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages but they have less protection than tenants in the private rental market, according to a report by the Retirement Commissioner, Jane Wrightson. She's… Audio
Research finds Covid's long tail has sting for NZ elders
Older people are continuing to suffer the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, even as New Zealand returns to a relative sense of normality, according to new research. While the country has avoided mass… Audio
Documentary looks behind the hedges of America's largest retirement community
Lance Oppenheim looks inside the place billed as "Disneyland for Seniors" in his documentary Some Kind of Heaven where the quest for fulfillment and purpose remain elusive. Video, Audio
Eldercare sector : protecting the elderly, screening visitors
The aged care sector has formed an industry task force to deal with the challenges posed by Covid-19, and is now bringing in restrictions on visitors in line with Ministry of Health pandemic safety… Audio
Credit-funded retirement could form new model for industry
There's the potential for some benefit to retirement village operators in knowing just how many people are prepared to go into debt to fund their residency. Audio
Retirement villages confusing contracts
The Commission for Financial Capability has taken aim at what they say are confusing retirement village contracts. The Commission says that residents often ended up paying anywhere from $20 - $100… Audio
Metlifecare half-year profit drops to $24m
A slowing property market in Auckland continues to reduce the profitability of listed retirement village operators
Wheels on the bus go round, but not to this retirement village
Changes to a Christchurch bus stop have escalated into a months-long row in which angry retirees have accused the regional council of betraying them. Video, Audio
NZ needs 11 new retirement villages a year to meet demand
At least 11 new retirement villages are needed to be built every year, for the next forty years to meet demand according to a new report by property specialist JLL. Simon Challies is the Managing… Audio
Retirement village staff celebrate double-digit pay rise
Staff in some retirement villages are celebrating a pay rise of up to 14 per cent. Audio
Arvida expands with purchase
Arvida says it's going to focus on its redevelopment plans after buying three Auckland-based retirement villages. Audio
Present Perfect - Evan Briggs
Feeling connected as we age can be a challenge, but one retirement village has come up with a unique way to keep its residents engaged. Providence Mount St. Vincent, is a retirement facility in… Audio
Tall and small the future for retirement villages?
Smaller, high-rise retirement villages could hit the skyline in the future, in cities such as Auckland. Audio
