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Chatswood Retirement Village

60 Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023

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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Chatswood Retirement Village

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Welcome to Chatswood Retirement Village. In late 2014 we opened our Hospital wing, new kitchen, laundry, lounge and Retirement Village facilities. In mid 2021 we opened our new reception and care suites. In mid 2023 we opened more fabulous care suites. All of these are built to exceptional quality and design. We also offer rest home level care in the existing buildings on site.

Our village manager, Russell Walters, heads a team of talented, skilled and experienced senior management alongside staff committed to delivering exceptional care. Russell comes from a strong background of managing residential care facilities throughout New Zealand.

Residents are encouraged to maintain independence, creativity and individuality at Chatswood, which is expressed through their personalized surroundings and personal choice. We believe that each resident is a unique individual who is part of a family and community. Age is part of the life continuum.

Residents from all parts of the facility enjoy regular outings in the Chatswood Van which you may have seen out and about, especially with the warmer weather becoming more frequent. Make sure to give us a wave and say hello when you see us around!

We are very excited about the new changes here at Chatswood and encourage you to come and have a look around our facility located in Opawa, Christchurch.

Available Properties

60 Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch

From $425,000

1Bedrooms 1Bathrooms 1Car

60 Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch

From $245,000

1Bedrooms 1Bathrooms 1Car

Village Features & Services

Chatswood 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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Languages Spoken

English

Filipino

Hindi

Nepali

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Baptist

Christian

Denominations/Faiths represented

Inter denominational

Non denominational

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

Salvation Army

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Social/Recreational Programme

Emergency Call System

Newsletter

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Outings

Transport Available

Gay / LGBT QI Friendly

Library

Lounges

Gardens

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Other Key Information

Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Chatswood Retirement Village .

Special features

Our current owners purchased Chatswood in June 2010 and since then have taken Chatswood through major refurbishments and completion of the new Retirement Village livings Studios and Apartments; and a Hospital wing. We also built a new kitchen and lounge in the new facility which is located next to the original Villa.

We are known for our warm friendly, homelike environment along with the provision of quality care by great staff. If you would like to know more about how you will fit in here at Chatswood please don't hesitate to give Russell a call or drop in and say hello.

Location

60 Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023

Public Transport

0.50 km

Orbitor and Red bus within walking distance.

Shops

0.50 km

Within walking distance

Mall

0.50 km

Barrington will now be the closest since the earthquake.

Parks

0.50 km

Bradley Park with river walks

Library

0.50 km

Opawa Library and on-site services

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Key Contacts

Manager

Russell Walters

Owner

Ennor Investments

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Covenant Trustee Services Limited

  • Christchurch

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