Dave Robinson Appointed Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive
NEW ZEALAND | Leadership at Alzheimers NZ is changing at a time when the dementia sector is pushing for greater recognition within New Zealand’s…
Village Business
Summerset Sharpens Cost and Capital Focus as Sales Rise
ANZ | Summerset Group Holdings has increased first-half sales and cash generation while deliberately tightening development and capital settings, as the retirement village operator…
The Robot is Ready Before the Rulebook?
Andromeda Robotics just raised $23 million on a $100 million valuation, and its companion robot Abi is now operating full-time across all of mecwacare’s…
A Friendlier Face for Aged Care Robotics
AUSTRALIA | Most humanoid robots are built to show us what they can do. How well they walk, what they can pick up, how…
Insurance Helps Mop up Rest Home Water Damage
Water damage is one of the biggest issues facing rest home operators today. Whether it’s caused by a hidden plumbing leak, a resident leaving…
Promisia Builds Scale with Chatswood Deal
Promisia Healthcare is putting $25 million behind its strategy of building local scale, with a conditional agreement to acquire Chatswood Retirement Village in Opawa,…
Bupa NZ Introduces Six month Buy-Backs
NEW ZEALAND | Bupa New Zealand has introduced a six-month buy-back provision in all new independent living Occupation Right Agreements (ORAs) from July this…
Retirement Village Reform: Who pays for speed?
The Retirement Villages Association supports reform that gives residents and families more certainty, but a mandatory three-month repayment rule, or interest starting after six…
Repayment Policy Needs More Than a Deadline
NEW ZEALAND | Labour’s promise to require retirement village operators to repay departing residents within three months has brought a difficult issue into the…
Summerset Reports Strong First-Quarter Sales Growth
Summerset Group recorded 290 occupation right sales for the quarter ending 31 March 2025, comprising 132 new sales and 158 resales. Summerset Chief Executive…
Budget Supports New Aged Care System
Anglicare Australia has welcomed aged care measures in the Federal Budget, which supports the transition to a new aged care system and continues essential…
Significant Progress on Bethlehem Shores Development
The Arvida Bethlehem Shores care centre and apartments development is setting new standards in innovative and sustainable living. The expansive $100 million project is…