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About Kowhai Rest Home
OUR SERVICE:
Respite & Carer Support available when we have vacancies
NO PREMIUM CHARGES
OUR PLEDGE:
"A home away from home with old fashioned love and care,in a warm safe
environment,where respect, dignity and privacy are upheld at all times."
Care Offering
Kowhai Rest Home provides a range of care offerings and services. If you are unsure which type of care is right for you or your loved one or would like to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.
Rest Home
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Spinal Injuries Care
- Infection Control
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Kowhai Rest Home have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.
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Registered Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker (on site)
Diversional Therapist
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Filipino
Interpreter
Māori - Te Reo
Nepali
Punjabi
Sign Language
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Inter denominational
Jehovah Witness
Methodist
Non denominational
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Phone Access In Own Room
Wifi
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smokers Room
Smoking Permitted
Semi-Secure
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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Other details
Other Key Information
It's not unusual to want to know more about payments and meals. We also invite you to explore the special features and activities we offer. If you have any other questions, please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!
What's included in your fees and what's not?
Please contact Manager for details
Details about meals
Diabetic & Vegetarian meals a speciality
Special features
Love, fun and laughter.
Tranquil riverside setting with mature trees.
Internet for contact overseas.E mail
Home cooking.
Family involvement welcome.
Please feel free to visit.
Interests & activities
Activity programme:
Music, Newspaper readings & discussions, Quizzes, Cards, Exercises, Tai Chi, Sing-a-longs, bowls, housie, indoor Board games, library, indoor games, singing group, jewellery making
Mini bus Outings to places of interest, shopping, The Library, Movies and for Mystery Drives, Friendship Club, Men's Club
Visits to St Chads for indoor bowls, badminton, table tennis, Linwood Union Church
Monthly interdenominational service held at Heathbrae by St Marks Church, Opawa. We also have links with The Spreydon Baptist Church, Opawa Community Church, St Chads, and Holy Trinity Avonside.
Email, and Internet available. Digital camera (we can send photos to relatives and friends).
Entertainers visit Kowhai Rest Home each week and twice a month at weekends.
Celebrate: Birthdays, Waitangi Day, Easter, Anzac Day, Queens Birthday, Rugby, and other regional events.
Location
25 Aynsley Terrace, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022Public Transport
0.10 km
200 yards, 1/2 km
Shops
0.30 km
1/2 km. The Opawa Shopping Centre has a chemist, Doctor's Surgery, dairies, butcher, cafe, Fish and Chip as well as other shops.
Mall
3.50 km
Eastgate and Barrington Malls are the nearest to Kowhai. Both are on the Orbiter bus route.
Parks
0.30 km
1/2 km, The Heathcote River and park is just over the road at the front of the Rest Home.
Library
0.30 km
Opawa Library is nearby and has re-opened following the earthquakes. The Christchurch South Library is closed at present.
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Eldernet Knowledge Lab
The Eldernet Group is here to support older New Zealanders and their whānau with trusted, independent information to help them make informed decisions. Visit our Knowledge Lab, to find expert insights on care, finances, support options and more.
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A guide to asset thresholds for aged care subsidies.
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