About us

Chair, Aoteoroa New Zealand's Independent Electoral Review. Chair,  Consumer Advocacy Council. Chair, Holocaust Centre of NZ.  Member of the Human Rights Review Tribunal. Former executive director of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of NZ



"I'm looking froward to advancing the interests of retirement village residents."

Rawhiti Estate, Auckland, Member Refurbishment Committee

Former teacher, Mary and her husband opened one of the first retirement villages in New Zealand. Well-traveled, Mary is the author of two books and is both philanthropic and an advocate for better education and protection of our oceans.

“Optimising residents' quality of life is always a priority"

Bream Bay Village, Ruakaka, Whangarei, Residents’ Committee Chair

A former senior NZ Customs Officer, Deborah has also been involved in the working group with the NZ Motor Caravan Association. She is proficient with policy and governance, bylaws and regulatory drafting.



 “Legislation needs to be fair for all.”

Acacia Cove Village, Manurewa, Auckland, Civic Events Co-ordinator Residents’ Association

Former secretary at Manukau City Council and with various roles for the last 20 years as the Civic Events Executive for the Mayor of Manukau and former deputy chair of the Manurewa Local Board, Stella received the Queens Service Medal for her services to the community and seniors.

“Representation is important.”

Tamahere Eventide Retirement Village, Hamilton, Village Trustee

Former school dental nurse and manager of Wellington community dental services, and Catholic Social Services in the Waikato. Carole is involved in the Catholic Church and has many roles in the church and in her village.

“It’s a privilege to represent other residents.”

Parkwood Retirement Village, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast, Past committee member residents’ association

 A recipient of a NZ Order of Merit for services to Forestry, former professional forester, Andrew is very involved voluntarily with the NZ Institute of Forestry, (NZIF). He served 10 years on the Council including six as President, ten years as chair of its Foundation and is currently in his 8^th year on the NZIF Registration Board.



 “I’m just an ordinary guy who has held a couple of governance positions.”

Speldhurst Country Estate, Levin, Chair, Speldhurst Residents’ Assoc

With a long career in the Royal NZ Air Force, Roger has also held various senior management and governance positions. He currently serves on the Lower Hutt Licensing Committee.

“The Council should be a bridge between operators and residents.”

Queenstown Country Club, Queenstown

Former career diplomat, Richard has also served in Treasury, the Commission for the Environment and the Royal Commission on Sterilisation and Abortion. He is an artist and author of 2 books.

“I have an in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks.”

Papamoa Sands Lifestyle Village, Chair, Residents’ Village Committee

Experienced not-for-profit director, Carol has also held senior management positions and is very experienced in change operations and restructuring, sales and marketing, and human resources. She holds two post graduate diplomas and a Masters in facilitation.

“I like to be involved and contribute.”

Summerset Wigram, Christchurch, secretary, residents’ association.

 

Former occupational therapist for 30 years, Julie was elected to the CDHB Consumer Council as the Women's Health representative and was on the committee for GreyPower. She has held many voluntary roles.  

“I’m passionate about village life and the workings in all aspects”.

Greenwood Park, Tauranga, resident’s advocate at a care facility.
 
Denise has spent the last 32 years involved with the development, operation and management of retirement villages throughout NZ and has served on the Retirement Villages Association executive.
 
“ I would like to ensure better relationships between residents and their village operations and management structures.”