Code of Practice 2008
The Code of Practice 2008 came into force on 2 October 2009. Operators of villages are required to implement new policies and procedures from this date. See our newsletters for general comments, but please contact us or Burke Melrose to answer specific queries.
Newsletters
Links
Burke Melrose
www.burkemelrose.co.nz
This site provides you with access to information about Burke Melrose, which offers specialist legal advice in retirement village, securities, corporate and commercial law. The partners of Burke Melrose are the directors of Settlement Services Limited.
Companies Office
www.companies.govt.nz
This New Zealand Government site provides you with access to information about all New Zealand registered companies. You can access basic information such as company names, addresses and lists of filed documents (in some cases these may be viewed online) at no charge. More detailed information is available about each company on subscription. You can search details of registered retirement villages through the Retirement Villages Register.
Department of Building and Housing
http://www.dbh.govt.nz/retirement-villages
This link provides access to material specific to the retirement village industry, including information on the Retirement Villages Act 2003 and regulations, Code of Residents Rights, Code of Practice 2008, complaints and disputes, best practice guide, information for residents and statutory supervisors.
Ministry of Health
http://www.moh.govt.nz/assettesting
See this link for general information on residential care subsidies.
Public Access To Legislation
www.legislation.govt.nz
This site provides free public access to New Zealand statutes (Public, Local, and Private Acts) and Statutory Regulations. You can search and browse this material free of charge. The website is provided by the New Zealand Parliamentary Counsel Office in association with Brookers.
The Retirement Villages Act 2003 and its regulations are able to be viewed at Retirement Villages Act
Retirement Villages Association
www.retirementvillages.org.nz
This is a great place to find out information about the retirement village lifestyle and retirement villages in New Zealand. The Retirement Villages Association is an organisation that promotes the retirement village industry and lifestyle in New Zealand.
Retirement Commission
www.retirement.org.nz
The Retirement Commission is an independent crown agency that helps New Zealanders prepare financially for their retirement. The Commission’s “get sorted” page is a great tool that can assist New Zealanders on money matters. The Commission is responsible for public education about the Retirement Villages Act 2003.
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