What it's like to make your ‘final move’ into a retirement village
Three Kiwis share their experiences, from newfound friendships to bittersweet goodbyes.
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Retirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m village
Building to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.
Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'
'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."
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Grant Samuel's adviser report is due out in the next few weeks, then what?
Why giant American investor wants to take over Arvida Group for $2b
Sector penalised by rapid increases in interest rates in the past 12 to 18 months - Solly.
Arvida shareholders offered 65% premium on shares in takeover offer
Board unanimously recommends New York-based outfit's takeover bid.
'Back off Arvida' - union protest against cuts at village owned by $4.2b retirement giant
'Won’t be able to care for all of them because there won’t be enough time.'
Retirement village issues highlighted in push for law reform
The Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.
Covid outbreak at retirement village infects 23 residents
Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.
Multi-storey retirement village project riles neighbours
The new facility in Mount Maunganui is upsetting neighbours and drawing attention.
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Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.
Fixing a financial disaster: How Ryman’s chairman plans to do it
CEO & CFO gone. Dividend suspended. Directors replaced.
Shocking NZ elder abuse figures
Figures from Hawke’s Bay Age Concern paint a concerning picture of the abuse faced by the region’s elderly population.
Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project
'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'
Who owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?
Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?
Berridge Spencer’s investment vehicle buys stake in Radius Care
The buyer paid $3.6 million for 10.6 per cent stake.
Ryman suffers massive profit drop but revenue up
Company's chief executive left suddenly last month, no one has said why.
Upmarket retirement operator Oceania Healthcare pushes up profit and assets
Lucrative care suites help drive up profit.
Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
Richard Umbers resigns as CEO of retirement giant Ryman Healthcare
Retirement village giant now searching for a new group chief executive.
Danger: Rest homes may be 12,000 beds short by 2032, report finds
Some 'high priority' residents waiting nearly six months to enter rest care facilities.
From rugby field to $350m retirement village: Summerset nears tryline
Deposits taken on the first stage or 180 units amount to around $100m of sales.
Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia
Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.
'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?
'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.
Iwi react to plans for vast new Remuera retirement village
There are concerns about the plans blocking viewshafts to sacred mountains.
Asset-rich, cash-poor: Retirees selling homes and hitting the road
The New Zealand Motor Home Association's CEO is urging them not to make too big a leap.
Property Insider: ‘Mr Quick’ striding ahead fast; ‘Mr Hotel’ leaving Colliers
No room for gloom: Mr Quick's $500m scheme, Winton's $750m plans, plaudits for Brealey.
$5.4m starting price: Winton's new apartment plan for Wynyard Quarter
A new 12-level building is planned for the Pakenham St West/Daldy St corner.
'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village
'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.
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The big risk factor for dementia - and what the Government is being urged to do about it
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Property Insider: Summerset rising on Ryman; lender didn't call 18-unit sale
While Ryman Healthcare has problems, Summerset goes from strength to strength.