About the Retirement Villages Association
The Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand Inc (RVA) is a voluntary membership association for operators of retirement villages in New Zealand and individuals/commercial organisations that work in the retirement villages industry.
The RVA is a national body that works to represent, protect and promote the interests of its members and their associated services.
The principal aim of the RVA is to represent villages with a shared vision for providing quality services. In order to achieve this aim, the association has for some time had a member Code of Practice requiring RVA members to operate their villages in a professional manner and with the highest level of commercial integrity. The Code of Practice is externally audited by a designated audit agency and provides assurance to residents and members that village management is meeting the required standards.
The key areas of work undertaken by the RVA include:
Lobbying and Representation: As the pre-eminent voice on issues impacting on the industry, the RVA is well placed to inform Government on the development of any policy and legislation impacting on the industry.
Annual conference: Held every year, the RVA conference provides an opportunity for village and associate members to network and hear about new innovations in the industry. The conference incorporates a large trade and services exhibition and the AGM.
Information, Education and Publications for Members: The Retirement Views is a quarterly magazine providing news about the sector and targets not only village owners and managers but also associate members, Government officials and stakeholder groups. The RVA holds education seminars, distributes a fortnightly email, has regular regional meetings, and produces other publications for its members.
Bulk Purchasing: The RVA is able to assist members to make commercial savings on a wide range of products and services as a result of our combined membership buying power.
Phone: +64 4 499 7090
Fax: +64 4 499 4240
PO Box 25 022, Panama Street, Wellington, 6146
email RVA
Level One, Petherick Tower, 38 - 42 Waring Taylor Street, CBD, Wellington
