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The Village Palms - Retirement Village

27 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8013

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Updated: 3 Mar 2026

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About The Village Palms - Retirement Village

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Discover The Village Palms, a boutique retirement community that celebrates independence while offering genuine care and support.

More than anything, The Village Palms is a home, a place where you can live life your way while feeling cared for and connected. Our dedicated team brings warmth, experience and compassion to each day, creating a joyful, welcoming community alongside our residents.

Located just minutes from The Palms Shopping Centre, The Village Palms offers effortless access to public transport, entertainment, cafés and everyday conveniences. With bus stops right outside the door, getting around Christchurch is easy. Friends and family from surrounding suburbs will also find visiting simple and convenient. You’re just a 10-minute drive from New Brighton Beach and Hagley Park, placing Christchurch’s most iconic destinations right at your fingertips.

Life at The Village Palms offers an enjoyable balance of activity and ease, with regular events, outings and shopping trips, as well as opportunities to stay active and well.

This boutique-sized village creates an intimate, welcoming environment where the community can come together on their own terms, choosing how and when to be involved. A number of activities are resident-led, reflecting the interests of the community and allowing people to participate in ways that feel right for them.

With urban conveniences at your doorstep and state-of-the-art amenities within, we’re delighted to provide everything you need to live your life to the fullest. We welcome you to be a part of The Village Palms community and all it has to offer.

Why choose The Village Palms - Retirement Village

Everyone-Welcome icon Everyone Welcome
Whanau-Family icon Whānau/ Family Friendly
Rest-Home-Hospital icon Onsite Aged Care

Available Properties

27 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch

$341,000

1Bedrooms 1Bathrooms

For more information or to view any of our properties please contact Tracy McLeod

Village Features & Services

The Village Palms - Retirement Village offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.

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Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Activities Co-ordinator

Meals - Available On-site

Home Help - Available On-site

Home Help - External Provider

Registered Nurse

Nursing Care

Other Personnel

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Social/Recreational Programme

Community Complex

24 Hour Security

Emergency Call System

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Outings

Transport Available

Restaurant

Gay / LGBT QI Friendly

Library

Games Room

Lounges

Gardens

Location

27 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8013

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Key Contacts

Manager

Tracy McLeod

Owner

Metlifecare Limited

Independent Living Sales

Tracy McLeod

Agent's Details

Tracy McLeod

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Covenant Trustee Services Ltd

  • Covenant Trustee Services Ltd
  • PO Box 4243
  • Auckland

Solicitor's Details

In-House Legal Counsel

  • Metlifecare Limited
  • PO Box 37463
  • Parnell, Auckland

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