There are 29 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.
How do I choose the right village for me?
More than 53,000 people live in retirement villages throughout New Zealand, and research suggests that most residents report a high level of satisfaction. Of course, it all comes down to choosing a village that is right for you. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make...
Thinking of retirement living? Start here
Retirement villages in New Zealand vary greatly – in size, location, on-site offerings, ownership, philosophy and of course price. Choosing the right one really comes down to finding a village that fits your lifestyle, expectation, and future needs. Before you get your heart set on any particular village or unit,...
What is the best village to choose?
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, culture and of course, price – so it comes down to choosing the village that best suits your needs....
What is the Code of Residents Rights?
The Code of Residents' Rights outlines the basic rights you have as a resident living in a New Zealand retirement village under the Retirement Villages Act. A copy of it must be given to intending residents with their disclosure statement, as well as to any resident or potential resident if...
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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
May Open Day Come explore our brand new villas and Join us for our Open Day Friday May 1st and Saturday the 2nd from 10am to 4pm Canterbury's Most Spacious Retirement Village Just 35 minutes from Christchurch Amberley Country Estate offers spacious grounds, luxurious, energy-efficient villas, and impressive amenities. Our...
Goodfellows Lakeside - Retirement Village
New Lifestyle Village in Te Kauwhata Goodfellows Lakeside is a brand-new lifestyle village for over 60’s with resort-style amenities ready when you move in. With homes from $495,000, and any capital gain is yours to keep.