With more than 400 Retirement Villages in New Zealand, there is plenty of choice when it comes to where to live. Villages vary greatly – in size, location, on-site offerings, ownership, philosophy and of course price – so it comes down to choosing the village that best suits your needs.
Take your time and study the options. You will have your own reasons for considering village living. Think about what your needs are now and what they might be in the future. Before you get your heart set on any particular village or unit, spend plenty of time studying your options.
To help you narrow down your choice, it’s helpful to know what is most important to you. Some questions that might help with this include:
- Is it easy for loved ones to visit? Can your friends/whānau (such as grandchildren) stay?
- If so, for how long? Is the village close to services that are important to you? Your GP/local healthcare, church, clubs, or shops?
- Are the onsite facilities (café, pool, bowling green, dining room, lounge) of interest/use to you? Are they well maintained? Can visitors use them? Are new amenities planned?
- Do the social activities on offer excite you? What are the costs?
Use our full checklist to help you decide if village life could suit you – find it here.
Then start searching available properties in your price range here.
Updated: 12 May 2023