Poll: HUD is undertaking a review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. What should be the maximum Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?
Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is undertaking a review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. First read (latest update 6 September):
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On 2 August 2023 HUD published a discussion paper, Review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003: options for change. You may make your own submissions now up until 20 Nov 2023.
Poll: What should be the maximum Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?
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68.8% $0 (no DMF)
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12.5% $20,000
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12.5% $50,000
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6.3% $100,000
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0% No maximum
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.