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A former teacher convicted of repeated sexual offending against an 11-year-old boy has been granted a clean slate so he can work in aged care, despite objections by those in the industry.

Retirement Villages Association Executive Director John Collyns reflects on what the past year has delivered for the retirement villages industry.

The aged care sector, which relies heavily on migrant workers, is pleased to see proposed changes to temporary work visas on the table.

A new ‘Village Without Walls’ initiative in Auckland is allowing older people in the community to support each other, and create connection and purpose – without having to move into a retirement village.