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19 September 2011: The latest edition of the Villager is now available »

10 August 2011: Fees for retirement village registration change from 11 August 2011 »

essential resources

Retirement Villages. Read the 'Thinking of living in a retirement village?' online or you can order a free hard copy by completing our online form.

Tips on choosing a retirement village

An operator's guide to retirement villages [PDF 179 KB, 16 pages].

further information

for implementation of the Retirement Villages Act call the Department of Building and Housing on 0800 83 62 62

for registration requirements call the Register of Retirement VillagesNZ Companies Office - Register of Retirement Villages website. on 0800 268 269 

for information about the disputes process call the Retirement CommissionRetirement Commission website on 04 499 7396

on choosing a retirement village visit the Sorted website www.sorted.org.nz

for accommodation supplements call Work and Income New ZealandWork and Income NZ website on 0800 599 009

The Ministry of Social Development offers a number of services for older people. Click hereMinistry of Social Development website for more information or phone 0800 552 002.

help with PDF files

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What do you think should be included in a retirement village disclosure statement?

Summary of submissions

16 June 2010

The Department of Building and Housing consulted on the style and content of disclosure statements for retirement villages.

The consultation found:

  • the purpose of disclosure is not understood.
  • the disclosure statement is not ‘fit for purpose’ and the information requirements under the current regime do not meet the Retirement Villages Act 2003 to ensure consumers are well informed regarding financial matters in retirement villages.
  • there is too much information for intending residents to use it in choosing a village.

Download a copy of the summary of submissions [PDF 114 KB, 16 pages]
Download a copy of the responses to the consultation [PDF 94 KB, 22 pages]
Download a copy of the discussion document [PDF 236 KB, 32 pages]

Further information about disclosure statements

A disclosure statement is a compulsory document under the: