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flag New Zealand is overhauling its Retirement Villages Act to enhance resident protections, with key changes set for a 2026 bill.

flag New Zealand is advancing major reforms to the Retirement Villages Act, aiming to improve protections for residents moving in, living in, and leaving retirement villages. flag Key changes include mandatory repayment of net termination funds within 12 months—plus interest after six months—immediate cessation of weekly fees upon departure, and a new dispute resolution scheme. flag Residents will also gain the ability to apply for early release of funds in urgent situations. flag The reforms, informed by over 11,000 submissions, will not apply retroactively and are expected in a bill by mid-2026. flag The government emphasizes fairness and transparency, while stakeholders express concerns about impacts on smaller operators.

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