There are 30 retirement villages across Manawatū-Whanganui. With rural and urban options, this vast region offers the best of both worlds – from the bigger centres of Palmerston North and Whanganui to the smaller provincial towns of Levin, Feilding, Foxton, and Dannevirke, there are plenty of retirement living options worth exploring – from the long established to the newly built.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Manawatū-Whanganui?
If you’re looking for a varied lifestyle, Manawatū-Whanganui might just be the place for you with mountains, city, and sea all within reach.
Sitting at the mouth of the Whanganui River, steeped in history and the longest navigable waterway in the country, Whanganui has been shaped by its relationship with the river but is now also known for its thriving creative arts scene.
Just an hour’s drive away, you’ll find the region’s largest centre of Palmerston North, home to Massey University and a strong agricultural community. Sporting fans will enjoy regular visits to the New Zealand Rugby Museum, where the grandchildren (and you) can try out your tackling skills and learn more about the history of our national game.
The wider region is a great jumping-off spot for most of the North Island: whether you are taking a day trip to the National Park, beaches or ski fields, or want to take advantage of the ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle of a retirement village and travel further afield across the motu.
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.
Do all retirement villages have care on site?
Not every retirement village in Aotearoa New Zealand offers aged care on site, so it's important to understand exactly what support is available before you make a move. The questions below can help you compare villages and get a feel for the level of care you can expect. What services...
Looking for a retirement village property? Consider this
Retirement villages in Aotearoa New Zealand offer a wide range of accommodation options, including villas, townhouses, apartments, and studios ( learn more here ). Remember – whichever option you choose will become your home, so it needs to feel right for your lifestyle. Here are some questions to ask when...
What is the best retirement village for my lifestyle?
When looking to a move to a retirement village, it’s important to consider how your new surroundings will suit your lifestyle. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when making your shortlist: Village life Is it easy for loved ones to visit? Can your friends/whānau (such as grandchildren) stay?...
What is the Deferred Management Fee: Leaving a village
You may be planning on making a retirement village your forever home, but life can be unpredictable. That's why it's helpful to understand the process of leaving a village before you move into one. You're free to leave a retirement village at any time you want. One important protection to...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
Retirement Village
Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
Residential Care
The full service options for all the support and levels of care you could need.
What's New
Curious about what’s happening in the Eldernet community? This is where you’ll find the latest updates and news from people across the motu.
Amberley Country Estate - Retirement Village
"October Open Days" Come explore our brand new villas and Join us for our Open Day. Friday October 30th and Saturday the 31st from 10am to 4pm. Come see Canterbury's Most Spacious Retirement Village. Discover Amberley Country Estate, an exciting new 250 home Retirement Village. just 35min from Christchurch, at...
Remuera Gardens - Retirement Village
Exclusive Dark Destroyer Q&A at Remuera Gardens Remuera Gardens is proud to host the legendary Dark Destroyer for an exclusive Q&A. Don’t miss your chance to come along and meet Shaun Wallace, hear fascinating stories from his life and career, and discover the man behind one of television’s most formidable...
Coastal Villas - Metlifecare - Retirement Village
Retirement Planning Session a Great Success Current and prospective residents recently attended our Retirement Planning Information Session, enjoying an informative afternoon with practical advice from local experts. We were pleased to welcome guest speakers - Sue Scutter from Wakefield’s Law, Judy Thorpe from Taskmasters, and Angela Buswell from Harcourts Ōtaki,...
Kerikeri Retirement Village - Retirement Village
A Special Visit from a Young Piper Kerikeri Retirement Village is fortunate to enjoy strong connections within the local community. Years ago, the sound of bagpipes drifting over the fence from Kerikeri High School caught the attention of residents and staff alike. When word spread that the talented young piper...