A New Council Member

New Council Member

We are delighted to announce a new Council member to help steer the Retirement Villages’ Residents' Council.

 

Thomas Parsons, MNZM, is an army veteran having served in New Zealand and overseas for 24 years. Prior to retirement he was a high school principal and advisor to the Minister of Education and national president of the Secondary Schools Association. His 28-year career in education earned him the New Zealand Order of Merit and an honorary life membership to SPANZ. Tom is a resident and has served two terms on the Resident's Committee after being nominated to the position by his peers.

 

If you live in a retirement village and wish to join the governing body of the Retirement Villages’ Residents' Council, to make a real difference for residents, please email info@residentscouncil.org.nz, with the subject line ‘Join the Council’. 

All Council must be nominated by two residents of a retirement village or by a residents’ committee.

Just My Opinion “Isolated Issues not Typical of Happy Retirement Village Living

15 April 2026
Retirement Villages' Residents" Council Member Tom Parsons writes his opinion on "Isolated issues not typical of happy retirement village living". Read the full article HERE

Council Chair and Council Member Meeting with MP for Bay Of Plenty

8 April 2026
Newly appointed Chair of the Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council Carol Shepherd and Council member Denise Whitehead had a positive catchup with the Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford today.  Carol outlined her actions as the new Chair to Minister Rutherford who wishes her well in her new role.