新西兰正在修订其《退休村庄法》,以加强居民保护,并对2026年法案作了重大修改。 New Zealand is overhauling its Retirement Villages Act to enhance resident protections, with key changes set for a 2026 bill.

新西兰正在推进对《退休村庄法》的重大改革,目的是改善对迁入、居住和离开退休村庄的居民的保护。 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. 关键变化包括在12个月内强制偿还终止基金净额——6个月后利息——离开后立即停止每周收费,以及新的争端解决办法。 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. 居民还将获得在紧急情况下申请提前释放资金的能力。 Residents will also gain the ability to apply for early release of funds in urgent situations. 这些改革以11 000多份呈件为依据,不会追溯适用,预计到2026年年中在一项法案中提出。 The reforms, informed by over 11,000 submissions, will not apply retroactively and are expected in a bill by mid-2026. 政府强调公平性和透明度,而利益攸关方则对较小的经营者受到的影响表示关切。 The government emphasizes fairness and transparency, while stakeholders express concerns about impacts on smaller operators.