PremiumAnne GibsonProperty Editor·NZ Herald·11 Jul, 2026 02:00 AM4 mins to read‌Retirement villages are home to more than 50,000 New Zealanders. Photo / 123rfRetirement villages are home to more than 50,000 New Zealanders. Photo / 123rfA retirement village resident who left her place three months ago due to constant traffic has been told she will forfeit $95,095 for 16 months’ occupation, and she is awaiting repayment.Di Sinclair, Retirement Village Residents Association vice-president, said the case highlighted unfair practices.

Older people could lose large sums