The Retirement Commissioner has reignited calls for changes to the Retirement Villages Act and for the industry to support the development of a better, more equitable framework.
Speaking at the Retirement Villages Association (RVA) conference today in Wellington, Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson laid out four key areas she argues need addressing.
“A comprehensive legislative review is overdue and far preferable to code changes alone. There are longstanding issues that need to be resolved with a holistic look at the system. This will make the framework fit for purpose for at least another two decades.”
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Ageing is natural, as are the visible signs of ageing – thinner, drier skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation.
These can be caused purely by the passage of time, called ‘intrinsic ageing’, which is primarily down to genes. They can also be cause by lifestyle factors, such as sun exposure, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
If you’re worried about ageing skin, we can help. It is never too late to improve the skin’s quality and appearance, through healthy lifestyle adjustments and a medi-aesthetic treatment program.
We offer a wide range of non-invasive treatments that can help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, balance skin tone, replace lost volume and tighten the skin, giving a fresher, more youthful appearance.
Eye tests play a huge part in making sure your eyes stay healthy. Not only are they important for indicating whether you need to start wearing glasses or need to change your prescription, but also for detecting some common medical conditions.
We recommend that you book an eye test at least every two years. However, if you notice any difference in your vision, fall into a certain age group, or have started experiencing some of the symptoms we’ve outlined below, it’s best to book an eye test appointment as soon as possible.
Changes to your vision are a natural part of the ageing process and commonly occur around your 40s, so it’s important to have your eyes tested regularly once you reach this age, and with an early diagnosis most age-related conditions can be managed effectively.
Visit different real estate agencies or get recommendations from friends or family. When you meet with agents, think about how you feel about them. Do you feel listened to? Are they helpful and professional?
Check their website and make sure the agents have experience selling property like yours. Check other properties they have listed online. Some sellers visit open homes in their area to assess agents.
Draw up a shortlist of two or three agents, and invite each to assess your property and say what it could sell for. The agents’ assessments will include a recommended method of sale and a marketing proposal.
People mainly use wills to write down family members they want to provide for if they die, and how they want to distribute what they own.
But wills also let us specify someone we would like to look after our kids, or to leave special gifts and meaningful things to people or organisations we choose. They can include special instructions for a funeral, and they typically name the person who will carry out our wishes.
If we don’t have one, or if ours isn’t valid for some reason, what we would like to happen may not happen in reality. This could put our families into legal and financial difficulties.
Occupation Right Agreements for living in a retirement village are becoming increasingly popular retirement lifestyle choice for Kiwis.
An Occupation Right Agreement (“Agreement”) is the common name for an agreement entered into between the operators of a retirement village and a resident of the village.
The Agreement provides that in exchange for a capital sum, the resident is provided the right to occupy a house, villa, serviced apartment or care suite (“Unit”) in a retirement village.
The resident will usually be required to pay a weekly fee to the village, and on termination of the Agreement, a deferred management fee will be deducted from the capital sum before the balance of funds are returned to the resident.
There are over 450 registered retirement villages in New Zealand to choose from, so when making your choice of retirement village here are some points to consider
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Offering the largest suites in Hanmer Springs and only a 10 minute drive from the village, the Lodge boasts outstanding views across the valley towards the mountains and alpine forests.
Perfect for those wanting to be close to the numerous activities and visitor experiences in and around the township, but far enough away for peace and tranquillity.
Generally speaking, e-bikes are bicycles with a battery-powered “assist” that comes via pedaling and, in some cases, a throttle. When you push the pedals on a pedal-assist e-bike, a small motor engages and gives you a boost, so you can zip up hills and cruise over tough terrain without gassing yourself.
You control your speed with your feet, like with a regular bike,” he says. “You just feel powerful and accelerate easily.”
In addition to the pedal-assist feature, some e-bikes come with a throttle that engages the motor with the press of a button. These belong to a separate class of e-bike that, obviously, doesn’t offer a pure cycling experience; they’re also illegal in some municipalities.
Sanctuary Pergolas is a family-owned and operated business, our vision, since the conception of Sanctuary Pergolas, has been to craft the most premium pergolas on the market.
You can expect warm customer service, reliable communication, and an exceptional finished product. We are based in Auckland but have completed projects in Hamilton, Waihi, Tauranga, and Whangarei.
Founder Bruce, an engineering and design teacher who pioneered projects and courses for secondary students for many years, was in the market for a pergola for his own home.
Lawn Bowling is a game that demands both your presence of mind and heavy concentration to win a match. Though, from outside, the game seems easy, but it takes several years of practice for the players to become champions.
The balls used in Lawn Bowling are biased which means they are unsymmetrical in nature. It is a very challenging game as one side of the ball is not proportioned and the ball travels in a curved path.
The main objective of the game is to place the ball as close as possible to the target which is called as jack.
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Australia’s fascinating Aboriginal culture stretches back more than 40,000 years. Combine this with the youthful energy of our modern world, and you won’t be short of exciting exhibitions, shows and sights to see.
Browse our travel guides to discover a place you’ll create memories that will be close to your heart forever.
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Because electric vehicle motors have so few moving parts there is less to maintain or go wrong. EV batteries are built to last a long time and can be refurbished or replaced.
Charging at home is the cheapest and most convenient way to charge your EV. There are public chargers at least every 75km on most state highways, and the network is growing fast.
Being powered by electricity means you can have a little more control over the costs you pay to run your vehicle. Off-peak electricity rates and smart chargers are tools you can use to get the lowest running costs.
EVs emit 90% less CO2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle when being driven in New Zealand because of our highly renewable electricity grid.2
