PremiumPremiumAged careOne man's $360m plans for two of his six retirement villages: Graham WilkinsonOne man owns six big NZ retirement villages.11 Sep 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRest homes charging up to $100 a day for ‘premium’ roomsCharges range from $10 to $100 a day, and can vary by specific room.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careSummerset profit up, says it has biggest landbankSummerset has become the second-biggest home builder in New Zealand.23 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careHow many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$90m Remuera site: Fast-track approval sought for 185-unit retirement villageDevelopers using the Government’s fast-tracking method to win approval for huge scheme.16 Aug 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMetlifecare wants to build new hospital block, residents remain in existing buildingFeedback must be in by August 28 via written submissions.07 Aug 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careLives of 50,000 retirement village residents could change in proposed shakeup"We’re very pleased with this as a starting point as well as the tenor of the proposals."02 Aug 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman Healthcare shareholder returns ‘unsatisfactory’, AGM hears'We recognise this and are working hard to recover your faith.' - Claire Higgins.26 Jul 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careWorker taken to hospital after accident at retirement village siteHundreds of new apartments and a hospital rising on the 2.6ha site fronting St Johns Rd.24 Jul 02:42 AM
New Zealand‘No longer trust anyone’: Rest home carer tried to swindle $10k from resident, spent $2k on victims’ debit cardsAn 89-year-old victim was in hospital when she had cash, a card stolen and used.21 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMarket close: Eroad shares rise after knocking back takeover offerMeanwhile, the index had a muted response to the hold on the official cash rate.12 Jul 05:40 AM
New ZealandRest home residents thought new village next door was for them - they were evicted instead"Some of the elderly were in tears."12 Jul 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Landlord should be ashamed': Fears for residents after Mt Eden rest home to close51 elderly residents will now have to find a new home.12 Jul 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Hands off Mum’s money - kids should wait for their inheritanceOPINION: No child should expect an inheritance, writes one reader.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careInside $150m St Heliers retirement villageHybrid Jaguars and smart assistants feature in 'luxury' retirement village.07 Jul 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Lived through both world wars': Margaret Lambourn turns 108Margaret Lambourn decoded messages for the Royal Air Force during World War II.04 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins boardNew director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.26 Jun 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careDevelopers worry after 80.5ha Riverhead knockback'The fear is that they’ll throw everything out.'20 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care$166m expansion at Wellington's biggest private hospitalFull hospital redevelopment 5km south of the city's CBD.15 Jun 05:24 AM
New ZealandHousing becoming a struggle for older people, Age Concern says'We have an ageing population but New Zealand has prepared poorly.'14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement village ripoff: $100 charge to replace $5.80 washer for toilet'Always happy to investigate any issue of alleged unfairness or inappropriate charging.'13 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's first CBD vertical retirement villageChris Meehan, chief executive, Winton Land and right, Julian Cook, Winton Land chairman talking about Auckland's first CBD vertical retirement village, Northbrook Wynyard Quarter. Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$750m plan: Auckland CBD's first vertical retirement village - Penthouses $13m eachHighest-price retirement village units: ORAs on two double-height penthouses $13.75m each.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careBig retirement village company's net profit tumblesGiant of the sector reports in the face of falling house prices, Government scrutiny.18 May 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careAre retirement village stocks safe? Analyst on ComCom probe'Level of concern amongst residents and advocates about some of the sector’s practices.'11 May 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careCommerce Commission launches retirement village probeInvestigation into potential Fair Trading Act breaches - commission.10 May 05:33 AM
RoyalsFocus: Kiwi fans reveal their royal encounters ahead of coronation Royal fans from the Orchards Village retirement home tell of their encounters with the Royal family, plus reveal their plans for King Charles III’s coronation. Video / Claudia Tarrant / Mike Scott / APWatch02 May 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement projectObjections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.02 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careWānaka developer insolvent, $440k owed to IRDIRD appears on a statement of affairs, owed $448,000 as a preferential creditor.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, councilCouncil submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.21 Mar 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRemuera retirement village block demolition: Residents push back on hospital planSome residents don't like the idea of having to live through any site development.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged carePower List: The top NZ retirement village owner operatorsSix businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.16 Mar 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement village giant unveils $335m expansion at two NZ sitesPurchases allow the business with 36 existing villages to develop two more new ones.14 Mar 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careTen 'unfair' retirement village practices: Govt review under wayPractices a focus of Government review announced in December, due out this September.10 Mar 04:37 AM