The Poynton - Metlifecare Retirement Village
At a glance
- Name
- The Poynton - Metlifecare Retirement Village
- Category
- Retirement Village
- Address
- 142 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0622 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- North Shore and West Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Amanda Iavarone - 09 488 5700
- Owner
- Metlifecare Limited - 0800 909 303 or 09 539 8000
- Independent Living Sales
- Suzee Janis - 09 488 5711
Other services
Photos
Map
Nestled between two of Auckland’s most exclusive suburbs, The Poynton’s elegance makes it perfect for those who expect the best. Attention to detail sets this premium village apart with everything carefully crafted, from its stylishly designed common areas to the thoughtfully laid-out homes for Independent Living.
At The Poynton, you’ll mix with a community of like-minded residents, enjoying the finest facilities in an elegant yet secure setting right next door to North Shore Hospital. Nearby, Takapuna’s vibrant restaurant and shopping scene gives you the cosmopolitan refinement of a big city, set against stunning Takapuna Beach. Milford offers a relaxed change of pace, as well as access to the peaceful eastern bays of North Auckland.
If you you’d like to know more about our village, phone Suzee on 027 218 7985.
Upcoming Open Days
| No open days are currently scheduled. |
Available Properties
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$750,000
Property Type: Apartment Fall in love with this gorgeous, warm, north facing apartment! With an open plan kitchen/dining/living area it also boasts a separate laundry, modern kitchen and bathroom and a generous amount of sto... |
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Spacious Living in a Wonderful Location! $1,250,000
Property Type: Apartment This fabulous apartment is light, bright and warm and offers so much living space making entertaining just so easy! The modern kitchen boasts quality fixtures and loads of storage and the separate goo... |
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Beautifully Refurbished 2 bedroom Apartment $900,000
Property Type: Apartment Are you ready to relax and enjoy a Village lifestyle? Do you want 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a separate laundry and lots of storage? Then don't look past this gorgeous, warm, beautifully refurbishe... |
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From $1,250,000
Property Type: Apartment This is a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully refurbished , 3 bedroom corner apartment located on level 2. The Poynton is situated in the exclusive coastal communities of Takapuna and Milford on... |
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East Facing 1 Bedroom Apartment From $595,000
Property Type: Apartment The Poynton is situated in the exclusive coastal communities of Takapuna and Milford on Auckland's North Shore. Offering outstanding facilities, our exquisite, apartments provide unrivalled comfort... |
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West Facing 1 Bedroom Apartment From $695,000
Property Type: Apartment The Poynton is situated in the exclusive coastal communities of Takapuna and Milford on Auckland's North Shore. Offering outstanding facilities, our exquisite, apartments provide unrivalled comfort... |
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Ground Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment From $895,000
Property Type: Apartment The Poynton is situated in the exclusive coastal communities of Takapuna and Milford on Auckland's North Shore. Offering outstanding facilities, our exquisite, apartments provide unrivalled comfort... |
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From $910,000
Property Type: Apartment The Poynton is situated in the exclusive coastal communities of Takapuna and Milford on Auckland's North Shore. Offering outstanding facilities, our exquisite, apartments provide unrivalled comfort... |
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Testimonials
| Hi I'm Alan. On the 18th June 2009 Angela and I changed our lifestyle and took up residence at "The Poynton". We were the first to arrive, and may I hasten to add this step was taken with some slight apprehension. This is indeed a huge step to take in life and does take courage. You may ask, why would we do this? Well for many reasons. Both my parents continued their life at home in the suburbs, just waiting to see what happened. Each of them believing they were fiercely independent. Then as they both slowly declined in their ability to look after themselves the situation developed where by brother and I (family) had to put them into a Rest Home which they absolutely hated. We then sold their home and took over all their responsibilities. Do you call that being independent? Further reasons for our change of lifestyle include:- No more maintenance on the property, no more council rates, no more water charges, no more building insurance, no more concern over security (we have 24 hour coverage including a security man onsite all night.) One of the most frequently questions I am asked is "why at your age (70) when you are so fit and healthy, would you choose to live at "The Poynton"? My reply to this is simple. This is a lifestyle village, I am fiercely independent, I am taking responsibility for myself in my latter years and I am choosing where I want to be, not my children choosing for me. I want to be able to take advantage of the many wonderful facilities available here, what with the heated swimming pool, spa pool, indoor bowls, table tennis, gymnasium, darts, bingo, petanque, restaurant, bar (happy hour), village free bus, annual free health check, 24hr medical aid at the touch of a button. On site hairdresser, tai chi, computer group, art group, singing group, undercover secure car park, not to mention the new friends and circle of support I am building up and enjoying. These are just a few of the privileges should we choose to experience, living at "The Poynton". Should I choose privacy that is no problem, should I feel like company then I go to the communal lounge and share a free coffee or cup of tea and a chat with like minded residents. I also have much more time to pursue outside interests e.g. Bowling Club etc. Our Manager Craig Peploe and his staff are all so dedicated, kind, caring, helpful and make sure any concerns we have are dealt with. I now have the enjoyment of safety, security and peace of mind. I wouldn't change this for anything. Living at "The Poynton" is the nearest thing you can get to stress free living. Come on take the plunge, focus on the positives and enjoy living in 5 star accommodation. Remember, I live in a "Lifestyle Village" not an institution. Ask anybody who lives here, they all say "I wish I had done this years ago". We would love to talk to you. Alan Nicholson |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2015 |
Agent's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | Suzee Janis | |
| Address | The Poynton 142 Shakespeare Road | |
| City/Town | Takapuna 0622 | |
| Company | Metlifecare | |
| Phone | 09 488 5711 | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 10 Sep 2018 |
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Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | Mike Hablous | |
| Address | PO Box 4243 Shortland Street | |
| City/Town | Auckland | |
| Company | Covenant Trustee Services Ltd | |
| Phone | 09 302 0638 | |
| Fax | 09 302 1037 | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 18 Sep 2015 |
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Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | Barbara Guy | |
| Address | PO Box 37463 Parnell | |
| City/Town | Auckland 1151 | |
| Company | Metlifecare Ltd | |
| Phone | (09) 539 8007 | |
| Fax | (09) 539 8003 | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 18 Sep 2015 |
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Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
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| Serviced Apartments (1 Bedroom) | |
| Total | 3 |
| Low Price | $375,000 |
| High Price | $480,000 |
| Tenure Terms | License to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30% |
| Service Charge Details | Outgoing serviced apartment and village fee includes but not limited to: weekly cleaning, laundry, midday and evening meal, emergency call system, external maintenance, social programme, rates, house insurance, transport to shops. |
| Nursing Care Details | A flexible service package tailored to suit your needs. We will talk you through what is right for you now and in the future. |
| Apartments (1 Bedroom) | |
| Low Price | $67,000 |
| High Price | $680,000 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Tenure Terms | License to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30% |
| Service Charge Details | Outgoings fee covers: maintenance, gardening, rates, building insurance, community facilities, emergency callouts, security patrols. |
| Apartments (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Low Price | $8,750,000 |
| High Price | $950,000 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Tenure Terms | License to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30% |
| Service Charge Details | Outgoings fee covers: maintenance, gardening, rates, building insurance, community facilities, emergency callouts, security patrols. |
| Apartments (3 Bedrooms) | |
| Garage | Yes |
| Tenure Terms | License to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30% |
| Service Charge Details | Outgoings fee covers: maintenance, gardening, rates, building insurance, community facilities, emergency callouts, security patrols. |
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Updated: 18 Dec 2017 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | The Poynton offers these services to existing residents who live at the village |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2015 |
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Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Hairdresser | Yes | Calm Salon provides Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy with Glenda. Bookings can be made through reception or Glenda. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Currently activities are arranged by the Village in consultation with the residents. Activities in the Serviced Apartment area are integrated into the Village activities and offering small group activities. | |
| Meals - Available On-site | Yes | Meals are available by request for independent residents. Meals are incorporated into the serviced apartment package. | |
| Home Help - Available On-site | Yes | The Poynton offers a housekeeping service on request. | |
| Home Help - External Provider | Yes | Independent Living Residents may use any community provider they choose. | |
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Care Services Manager (RN) is available on site to assist and support with health related needs and queries. | |
| Nursing Care | Yes | 24 hour care available if required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menu plans are overseen by a dietitian. Individual requirements are catered for inhouse. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | The Poynton residents can access support and therapy by appointment with qualified Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Podiatrist. The Poynton also has a care team who support residents with activities of daily living. | |
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Updated: 11 Sep 2023 |
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Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | Social and recreational program are determined and actioned by residents requests. |
| Community Complex | Yes | There is a wide range of facilities and amentites for all residents. The nature of these reflects the lifestyle of The North Shore. |
| 24 Hour Security | Yes | The Poynton has onsite security 24/7 for your peace of mind. |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | All apartments and communal areas have an emergency call alarm service in place. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The Poynton has a bi monthly newsletter with village updates and items of interest. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | If you have a pet suited to apartment living we are keen to discuss. |
| Outings | Yes | Residents enjoy regular van outings to local shopping centres and planned social activities. |
| Transport Available | Yes | Village van for planned outings and weekly shopping trips. |
| Restaurant | Yes | Zest Restaurant, Café & Bar is open 7 days a week, dine in or takeaway is available for both residents and visiting guests. There is also an outdoor BBQ area available for residents to use. |
| Fitness Complex | Yes | Within the main building, residents have access to a gym with a range of equipment and wellness clinic. Outside, there is also a bowling green, petanque terrain and croquet lawn. |
| Swimming Pool | Yes | Indoor heated swimming pool, perfect for those cold winter days/nights, overlooking the croquet green. |
| Spa Pool | Yes | Large indoor heated spa pool with good seating and easy access. |
| Craft Room | Yes | For artist and all kinds of crafts. |
| Library | Yes | The Poynton has a library on the ground floor and another on Level of the main building, both with an excellent selection of books. |
| Games Room | Yes | The community centre houses a large games room with table tennis, darts, table soccer, indoor bowls, a dance floor and much more! |
| Lounges | Yes | There is a large lounge in the main community area, and smaller lounges scattered throughout the Village. |
| Gardens | Yes | Allotments for vegetable planting available for residents at no charge. |
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Updated: 11 Sep 2023 |
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Special Features
| The Poynton has been designed and developed with the North Shore lifestyle in mind. It is located close to transport hubs, shopping complexes, all medical servcies, sports, recreation, lifestyle living in the middle of Takapuna and Milford. |
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Updated: 2 Dec 2014 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Billiards, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Holidays, Hydrotherapy, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Lectures, Library, Log fire, Mah Jong, Massage, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Open fire, Outings, Parties, Petanque, Pianist, Pool, Pool table, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Spa, Swimming, Theatre, Videos |
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Updated: 28 May 2014 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Other Information | Yes | The Poynton welcomes and is able to accommodate any ethnic or language group |
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Updated: 6 Dec 2012 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| (Other comments) | Yes | The Poynton welcomes and supports all religious denominations |
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Updated: 31 Dec 2013 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | A few minutes walk across a controlled crossing to the Smales Farm Transport Hub that will take you anywhere in Auckland with your SuperGold card free of charge. | |
| Shops | Smales Farm shopping complex directly opposite The Poynton. Cafes, restaurant and bar, takeaways, dairy, Italian, pizza, Chinese, fish and chips....all within easy walking. | |
| Mall | Milford and Takapuna Mall a short distance from the The Poynton on level flat ground. New World, Pak'nSave, Foodtown, Countdown, Woolworths are all within 5 minutes drive. | |
| Parks | A number of parks within easy flat walking distance. Beautiful beaches close by. Easy relaxing walk to Lake Pupuke. | |
| Library | Two libraries onsite. Mobile Library visits fortnightly. Takapuna library within 5 minute drive. | |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2015 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2015 |
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NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who ‘buy’ into a retirement village. If you intend to ‘purchase’ you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.