Call for Council Members

Call for Council Members


Last year the Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council was formed to be a voice for residents, with strong links to both residents and operators for the benefit of those living in retirement villages. The Council members' terms will all be at an end 10 October, so the Council is calling for residents to be nominated for the Council.


All nominated residents will ideally be put forward by a resident committee, but can also be nominated by two other residents. Last year, the chair was delighted by the large number of high calibre applicants who wanted to be on the Council. That enabled a Council that was diverse and representative of those living in retirement villages. This year, we expect a similar response and with the new criteria that residents can only be nominated by resident committees or other residents, the Council’s representative nature will be bolstered. 


The independent chair of the Council, Deborah Hart will make appointments by early October.


To apply, click HERE


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
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.