Council spokeperson and independent chair meets with Retirement Commissioner

Retirement Villages' Residents' Council spokesperson Carol Shepherd, and independent chair Deborah Hart met with the Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson and retirement village specialist at the Retirement Commission Tristan Fluerty.


Carol and Deborah were able to have a wide-ranging discussion with Jane and Tristan about the review of retirement villages and the most important issues for village residents.


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.