| Social/Recreational Programme |
Yes |
Given the lower average age of residents, resident volunteers convene all social/recreational programmes. |
| Community Complex |
Yes |
120 seat restaurant, snooker room, darts room, table tennis, pool and spa, exercise room, library, craft room, cinema, indoor bowls and a four-end outdoor bowling green, two petanque courts, and croquet. |
| Emergency Call System |
No |
Residents arrange for their own medical alarm units as required. |
| 24 Hour Security |
Yes |
MAIN Security provide surveillance patrols 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Newsletter |
Yes |
Residents Committee arrange a monthly newsletter called the Village Voice. |
| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
Currently a number of small dogs, cats and caged bird are kept by residents. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet |
Yes |
By agreement with the Village Manager. |
| Outings |
Yes |
Social programmes and outings are arranged by residents. |
| Transport Available |
Yes |
The Village Bus is driven by resident volunteers to Coastlands Shopping Centre twice a week and other trips as required. |
| Restaurant |
Yes |
Restaurant meals are currently provided every Tuesday for lunch and Friday for dinner. |
| Fitness Complex |
Yes |
A gym is available for residents. |
| Swimming Pool |
Yes |
A 17m by 12m 130,000L Main Pool is provided. The main pool is heated to 29.5 degrees. |
| Spa Pool |
Yes |
A smaller separate 10,000L spa pool is provided. The spa pool to heated to 35.0 degrees. |
| Craft Room |
Yes |
The craft room is maintained by the Craft Group and is arranged by residents. |
| Library |
Yes |
The library is maintained by resident volunteers. |
| Games Room |
Yes |
A number of groups use the Card Room. Card groups are all arranged by resident volunteers. |
| Lounges |
Yes |
Several small lounges are available for residents use, including an audio visual cinema room called "The Blue Room". |
| Gardens |
Yes |
Metlifecare Kapiti is set in 17.8 hectares of gardens, two vegetable garden allotments, a dense forest and two lakes liked by a water causeway. |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
The village uses its own bore water to keep lawns and gardens looking green and well maintained. |