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Retirement Villages

Eldernet has New Zealand's largest selection of retirement villages to explore. NZ has 470 retirement villages nationwide, offering a wide range of services, use our tools to help you navigate your choices. Eldernet currently has 480 properties listed.

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What Retirement Villages have to offer

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A retirement village is a community specially built to cater for the needs and lifestyle of older people. Choosing to live in a retirement village can be a great option for those wanting to maintain their independence while living among a like-minded community of people.

Research shows most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction when living in a lifestyle or retirement village. For residents, the benefits can be numerous; these may include giving you peace of mind, new and varied activities and interests, new friendships, and time to be able to spend on the things you most enjoy.

Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different-sized villages, from very few units to some with hundreds; different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will discover the community offering a wide range such as swimming pool, bowling green and café. Eligibility age differs across villages too – some villages may allow residents to enter at 55 while others commonly have an entry age between 65 and 75.

As well as providing a range of different accommodation options, many villages now offer alternatives, such as care suites, which combine village offerings and residential care components. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make a decision, and if possible visit more than one village to get a feel for how each has its own culture.

When you are ready to visit some retirement villages, our checklist may help you with your assessment

All about Retirement Villages

A retirement village is a community specially built to cater towards the needs and lifestyles of older people. Many retirement villages offer units, villas, suites, or serviced suites. This gives you the option to choose to live independently within the village environment or to get extra help with cleaning or meal delivery.

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Should I choose retirement village that belongs to the RVA?

The Retirement Villages Association (RVA) is a voluntary association that represents retirement village operators, managers, and commercial organisations across New Zealand. Their aim is to provide a high standard of living for village residents. Choosing an RVA member retirement village means that you are protected under the Retirement Villages Act...

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What is a Retirement Village?

Retirement villages are an increasingly popular choice for older New Zealanders who want to live independently among a like-minded community of people. But what exactly is a retirement village, and what should you expect if you decide to move into one? Under Section 6 of the Retirement Villages Act 2003,...

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News in the community

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1 month ago - Whitianga
The Moorings Village Whitianga - Retirement Village

The Moorings Village Official Opening On February 23, 2024, the Moorings Village proudly opened its doors, marking a significant milestone in our journey. Brenda and Judy, the trailblazing duo who were the first to join us, had the honour of cutting the ribbon, officially opening then Village to the public....

1 month ago - One Tree Point, Whangarei
Anchorage Lifestyle Village - Retirement Village

Beer, Bubbles & Bites at the Waterfront Residences How spoilt were we, a perfect day by the Waterways for the residents of The Anchorage Village, Marsden Cove. We welcomed everyone in with bubbles, beer and bites, to view the stunning waterfront residences. A new unique, contemporary design by Hopper Living...

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