New ZealandFar North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in KaitāiaHomes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.08 Apr 03:00 AM
Aged care'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.03 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careBiggest US public pension plan hires former NZ Super Fund executive as bossFinancial Times: Stephen Gilmore’s appointment to $827b fund ends seven-month vacancy.02 Apr 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careIwi react to plans for vast new Remuera retirement villageThere are concerns about the plans blocking viewshafts to sacred mountains.01 Apr 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall business: Vacuum Elevators raising the odds of keeping elderly in their own homesThe couple are passionate about helping people have a better quality of life.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAsset-rich, cash-poor: Retirees selling homes and hitting the roadThe New Zealand Motor Home Association's CEO is urging them not to make too big a leap.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetirement village's plans for affordable rental housingKerikeri Retirement village has scaled back plans to build 200 units in Kerikeri.20 Mar 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: ‘Mr Quick’ striding ahead fast; ‘Mr Hotel’ leaving ColliersNo room for gloom: Mr Quick's $500m scheme, Winton's $750m plans, plaudits for Brealey.19 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Shockwaves:’ Senior driver concerned over cognitive testingA senior driver has questioned the fairness of the cognitive tests.18 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings mechanic hangs up overalls after six decades under the bonnetGraham Smith has worked for the same business since 1964.18 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care$5.4m starting price: Winton's new apartment plan for Wynyard QuarterA new 12-level building is planned for the Pakenham St West/Daldy St corner.15 Mar 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.13 Mar 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new jobHow to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careSharesies just had a record day: The winners and losersPLUS: A KiwiSaver update and a deposit partner mystery.11 Mar 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big risk factor for dementia - and what the Government is being urged to do about itThe Government subsidy for hearing aids of $1022 hasn't increased for years.06 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Summerset rising on Ryman; lender didn't call 18-unit saleWhile Ryman Healthcare has problems, Summerset goes from strength to strength.05 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Ugliest thing in the world': Anti-aircraft gun at RSA village cops flak from residents'I can’t see how it can be a fitting memorial given those who have died because of it.'01 Mar 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claimsCompanies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.29 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for killing elderly wife in failed suicide pactJohn Salter strangled his wife Jean with a necktie but couldn't take his own life.28 Feb 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builderMore than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.26 Feb 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement company boss explains how they lifted profit in a housing downturnWood, insulation and carpet price rises are limited or capped to de-risk building jobs.26 Feb 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman hits pause on $120m plans for Takapuna site'At the moment, we’ve done groundworks. It’s ready to build when we’re ready.'26 Feb 12:56 AM
Aged careRevaluations boost retirement giant Summerset Group's bottom-line profitCEO Scott Scoullar: 'We withstood challenges and continued to grow.'25 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandHow can we help our precious kaumātua?What our kaumātua need is a happy smile, a helping hand and a listening ear.25 Feb 05:06 PM
New ZealandThe interview: 'World's most famous hostage' Sir Terry Waite on sweating the small stuff'Life’s been much fuller and much richer because of this experience'.23 Feb 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to turn a $20 a week saving into $165,000OPINION: But make sure you have emergency savings first.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careLower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profitCEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.19 Feb 08:13 PM
Aged careBig profit hit for NZ's largest listed retirement companyMarket conditions, the phasing of new main buildings take a toll on the business.19 Feb 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Poetic beauty': American man who longed to retire in Hawke's Bay gets his final wish in deathIt was Bill Rodgers' dream to settle here. His friends made it a 'poetic' reality.29 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCanny View: Retirement should not induce anxietyThere are many ‘rules of thumb’ about retirement planning, but no magic number.26 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandEx-prisoner of war shares secret to long lifeMan believed to be New Zealand's oldest living man turns 107.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'18 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandPopular Stratford High teacher retires after 53 yearsRaewyn Lightoller loved the Stratford school so much that she never really left.18 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandShare My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can helpBaby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.14 Dec 04:00 PM