Nominations Now Open – Help Lead the Voice of Retirement Village Residents

Nominations Now Open – Help Lead the Voice of Retirement Village Residents


The Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council is calling for nominations to join its governing body. The Council is an independent voice representing the collective interests of retirement village residents across New Zealand. It provides a platform where residents’ concerns are heard, ideas are shared, and informed decisions are made.


Working closely with stakeholders – including residents, the Retirement Villages Association and Government – the Council offers guidance on policy matters affecting the sector. 


We are seeking residents who are interested in policy, can reflect their fellow residents’ views impartially, and have mana in their village community. Whether you are on a residents’ committee or simply want to contribute your perspective, your voice matters.


Council members meet up to once a month, with travel and accommodation costs covered. There is no cost to you or your village – just your time and commitment. Your costs of attending meetings are paid.


Nominations must be made by a residents’ committee or by at least 2 residents. If you would like to be part of shaping the future for retirement village residents, complete the nomination form here and send it to info@residentscouncil.org.nz by 5pm, Friday 19 September 2025.

Otago Daily Times - Council reflects reality of residents’ diverse views

2 February 2026
Oversimplifying village residents’ voices won’t deliver fair reform , Carol Shepherd, Spokesperson for the Retirement Villages' Residents' Council There is rarely a single legitimate voice for any large and diverse group of people. Retirement village residents are no exception. More than 50,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages. They come from different backgrounds, have different financial circumstances, different health needs and very different expectations about ageing. It should surprise no-one that they do not all speak with one voice — nor should they be expected to. Much has been written recently about who represents residents and what residents want. In that debate, it is important to understand who the Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council is — and, more importantly, what we hear directly from residents themselves. Read full article HERE

Our December Newsletter

10 December 2025
Our December Newsletter is available HERE . You can subscribe by emailing: info@residentscouncil.org.nz with the subject "Subscribe to Newsletter", we will then add you to our database for updates/newsletters.