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.
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Do all villages have to be registered?
Most retirement villages in New Zealand are officially registered with the Registrar of Retirement Villages, which sits within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). If you’re living in a registered village, you’re protected by the Retirement Villages Act. This protects you if the village you're living in faces...
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Mythbusting: Will I get access to care on-site?
If I live in a retirement village will I get access to the care home on-site? The truth is that if you need a high level of support and can no longer stay in your village unit, you are likely to be able to access care in the onsite care...
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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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My village unit has been flood damaged. What are my options?
If your retirement village unit has incurred damage as a result of a natural disaster (such as a flood), your village operator should let you know what happens next. If you need to evacuate , your village operator should give you clear instructions about what to do and where to...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
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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.
Belmont Lifestyle Village - Retirement Village
Open days Belmont Lifestyle Village is having an Open Day every Tuesdays & Sundays from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm. This is your chance to experience the vibrant community and luxurious amenities that Belmont Lifestyle Village has offer. Visit us today and discover the Belmont Lifestyle Village difference.
Longridge Country Estate - Retirement Village
Barista coffee and scones, every Thursday Come and see what everyday life is like at Longridge. Join us for barista coffee and scones, meet our residents and have a look around our village. Every Thursday from 29 October, 10am to 12pm, until the end of November. 44 Waimarei Avenue, Paeroa....
Coastal Villas - Metlifecare - Retirement Village
Wellness Expo at Coastal Villas Join us for our Wellness Expo on Friday 23 October 2026, from 10.00am to 12.00pm, at the Leisure Centre, Spencer Russell Drive, Coastal Villas. Discover a range of services, products and support available to help you stay active, independent and well. Representatives from 16 wellness...
Rose Lodge - Retirement Village
Rose Lodge Takes Home Two Awards It was a big night for Alden Rose Lodge at the Enliven Rest Homes Wearable Arts Event, and the judges (and the crowd) certainly noticed. Vee was voted People’s Choice, wearing a Queens Park-inspired gown made with flowers. Daphne received Highly Commended Construction for...