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 477 properties listed.
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What Retirement Villages have to offer
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.
What is a statutory supervisor?
All registered villages in New Zealand are required to have a Statutory Supervisor. Their role is to monitor the financial position of the village and the security of its residents. They are independent from the Village Manager and are regulated by the Financial Markets Authority. The Statutory Supervisor reports to...
Will I have to pay if I move within a village?
Each move within a village incurs a cost. If moving between independent accommodation types (such as downsizing to a smaller unit), you will pay a ‘transfer fee.’ This is generally charged at a fixed percentage of the original license fee (which can range from 2 – 15%). You won’t have...
Is a care suite different to a serviced apartment?
A care suite is a hybrid-type option that combines a village offering (therefore something that requires an upfront ‘purchase’ price) and support at a higher level of care as certified by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health and governed by the Age Related Residential Care (ARRC) Agreement. They may also be...
Find information about moving into a retirement village
Considering making a move to a retirement village? Retirementvillages.co.nz is New Zealand’s most comprehensive guide to retirement villages, and showcases every retirement village in New Zealand. It hosts the country’s largest selection of properties for sale, with more than 500 properties currently listed. Search available properties across every region to...
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Lockerbie Retirement Village - Retirement Village
Lockerbie Village Open Day 1 VILLAGE BOULEVARD, MORRINSVILLE 3300 Saturday 11th May 2024 - 10am till 2pm Come and see our new lodge under construction, homes for sale, meet the residents, have a nice, relaxed walk around our village, and join us for a cuppa and something to eat. If...
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....
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...
Coldstream Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
COLDSTREAM RETIREMENT VILLAGE, ASHBURTON Are you looking to maintain your independence yet have the security and peace of mind of living in a retirement village setting. Living at Coldstream Village you are only minutes from the centre of Ashburton. You can walk everywhere including the library, supermarket, banks and Churches....