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About Kowhainui Village
Enliven's sought-after Kōwhainui Village has been carefully laid out across two neighbouring sites in the prestigious suburb of Otametea.
The 17 modern, purpose-built brick villas on Edith Collier Drive, many with an attached conservatory, each boast private courtyards set among established rose gardens. The 16 boutique villas on Kōwhainui Drive are set in beautiful park-like surroundings, each with private garden areas. Both sites share the vibrant Kowhainui lifestyle that residents love and offer boutique retirement living at its best.
Each of the two bedroom villas include:
- a modern kitchen complete with oven, hob, rangehood and dishwasher
- heat pump/air conditioning unit
- modern, wet-floor bathroom
- garage
- private courtyard or garden area
- quality carpet and slip-resistant vinyl flooring
- quality curtains and blinds
At Kōwhainui Village, everything is at your fingertips. While the village is placed outside the hustle and bustle of town for peace and quiet, it is only a 15 minute walk from St John’s Hill Shopping Centre, which includes a chemist, dairy, hairdressers, and takeaway shop.
However, one of the best things about a move to Kōwhainui Village is you can focus on enjoying your retirement while we take care of the rest. We’ll look after the property maintenance and gardening; we even offer meals and housekeeping services.
Why choose Kowhainui Village
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Village Options
This popular village has been carefully laid out across two neighbouring sites. The boutique Kōwhainui Drive villas are set in beautiful park-like surroundings, while Edith Collier Drive’s modern villas are set on a sweeping cul-de-sac amongst abundant rose gardens.
Kōwhainui Village in Edith Collier Drive opened in 2013 and boasts 17 modern, purpose built brick villas with private courtyards, set amongst established rose gardens. Many villas also include a conservatory allowing residents to make the most of the Whanganui sunshine. Enjoy your retirement while we take care of the rest.
Villa features a modern kitchen complete with oven, hob, rangehood and dishwasher a heat pump/air conditioning unit a modern, wet-floor bathroom a garage a private courtyard or garden area quality carpet and slip resistant vinyl flooring connections for telephone, internet and digital TV quality curtains or blinds property maintenance and gardening offers meals and housekeeping services.
- Courtyard
- Property maintenance
- Modern kitchen
One of the best things about a move to Kowhainui Village is you can focus on enjoying your retirement while we take care of the rest. We’ll look after the property maintenance and gardening; we even offer meals and housekeeping services.
Kōwhainui Village in Kowhainui Drive opened in 1988, the 16 boutique villas of Kōwhainui Drive are a popular option for retirees who enjoy private garden areas and beautiful park-like surroundings.
Villa features: Each of the villas on Edith Collier Drive and Kōwhainui Drive include: a modern kitchen complete with oven, hob, rangehood and dishwasher a heat pump/air conditioning unit a modern, wet-floor bathroom a garage a private courtyard or garden area quality carpet and slip resistant vinyl flooring connections for telephone, internet and digital TV quality curtains or blinds property maintenance and gardening offers meals and housekeeping services.
Available Properties
Village Features & Services
Kowhainui 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
Diversional Therapist
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
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
Newsletter
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Outings
Transport Available
Chapel
Lounges
Gardens
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Home and Community Health Association
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)
Registered Retirement Village?
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
The Eden Alternative
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 Kowhainui Village.
Special features
The icing on the cake for the residents of Enliven’s Kowhainui Village is knowing that by purchasing a villa, they’re investing in the future. As a not-for-profit organisation, all the proceeds from the sale of Enliven’s retirement villas and apartments are invested back into Enliven facilities, or into social services for vulnerable children and families provided by Family Works, which is also part of Presbyterian Support Central.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Pastoral care, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Vegetarian, Videos, Views
Location
88 Virginia Road, Otamatea, Whanganui 4500Public Transport
0.30 km
A bus stop on Virginia Road is approximately 0.3–0.5 km from 88 Virginia Road (a short walk), served by a route running through to Trafalgar Square in the city centre (~3 km away).
Shops
1.00 km
St John's Hill Shopping Centre is a 15-minute walk away, offering a chemist, dairy, hairdressers, and a takeaway shop, handy for everyday essentials.
Mall
3.00 km
There is no major shopping mall in close proximity; the nearest larger retail options would be in Whanganui's CBD, which is just a few minutes by car. Whanganui does not have a large enclosed shopping mall, so the CBD strip is the main alternative.
Parks
1.20 km
Virginia Lake Reserve is about a 20-minute walk away, offering scenic walks, birdwatching, and picnicking. Kowhai Park (along the Whanganui River near the CBD) is a short drive away, 3.2km, and features playgrounds, a skatepark, miniature train rides, and BBQ areas, great for family visits.
Library
3.00 km
The Whanganui City Library is located in the CBD, just a few minutes' drive from the village. Exact walking distance isn't confirmed, but given the CBD is only a short drive, it's easily accessible by car or bus.
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