Retirement
villages from Christchurch and Marlborough pick up top honours in
Sustainability Awards
29 August 2024
Environmental
and community projects by retirement villages in Christchurch and Marlborough
have been recognised as winners at the Retirement Villages Association (RVA)
Sustainability Awards.
Arvida Park
Lane in Christchurch was the winner of the APL Operator-led Sustainability
Award for its electric vehicles and solar charging project and Oceania
Healthcare’s Marina Cove in Picton won the Resene Resident-Led Sustainability
Award for a worm farm.
The
Bunnings Trade Resident-Led Gardening and Landscaping Award went to Arvida Park
Lane in Christchurch for its residents’ garden project.
“These
awards celebrate the outstanding achievements in sustainability across
building, design, landscaping, grounds, and activities,” says RVA executive
director John Collyns.
“We are
proud to recognise the dedication and hard work of retirement villages and
residents who are committed to creating a sustainable future for their
communities.
“The
quality of the finalists was exceptionally high, and our judges faced a
challenging task in selecting the winners. The remarkable efforts of all
involved deserve this recognition.”
Meanwhile,
John Collyns was recognised for his services to the industry with lifetime
membership to the RVA. Mr Collyns retires from the RVA on Friday 30 August
after 17 years at the organisation.
The winners
of the awards were announced at RVA’s annual gala dinner at the organisation’s
2024 conference at Wellington’s Tākina Convention Centre on 27 August.