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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Tainui Village

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Tainui Village is a Christian Charitable Trust which aims to provide quality residential and community service to older adults in a caring, spiritually, and culturally sensitive manner.

TAINUI HOME
Quality Policy

Our mission is to provide quality Rest Home care by meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of current and potential residents, their families, whanau and carers. We are committed to continuous quality improvement.

To achieve its mission Tainui Home has adopted the following principles:

1.The RESPECT of and DIGNITY of our residents is paramount. Every resident can expect FAIR TREATMENT.

2.INDIVIDUALISED CARE is nurtured through a partnership between the resident, his/her family, whanau, carers and staff.

3. We understand the importance of INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION and CHOICES. We listen to residents and their family/whanau and encourage questions. Complaints/suggestions are positive quality improvement tools.

4.SAFE practices are adopted to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards to ensure the health, welfare and safety of residents, staff and visitors.

5.QUALITY practices are adopted which meet Health and Disabilities Sector Standards, relevant Codes of Practice and legislation.

6.SAFE ENVIRONMENT for staff is nurtured, by recognising them as our number one resource, by promoting a team approach, delegating duties appropriately and encouraging self-improvement through comprehensive training programmes.

7.Board and Management will maximise RESOURCES and continue to implement CURRENT BEST PRACTICE.

8. All service delivery will encompass the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, ie partnership, participation, protection.

Quality shall not, at any time, be compromised.

Why choose Tainui Village

Person-Centred-Care icon Person Centred Care
Accessible-Management icon Accessible Management
Family-Like-Atmosphere icon Family Like Atmosphere

Care Offering

Tainui Village 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.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Dialysis
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Tracheotomy Care
Availability

Yes we have availability

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

We are currently not accepting short stay admissions

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $15 up to $35 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Availability

Yes we have availability

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

We are currently not accepting short stay admissions

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $15 up to $35 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Tainui Village is a Christian Chariable Trust which aims to provide quality residential and community services to older adults in a caring, sprirtual and culturally sensitive manner.

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Care Features & Services

Residents at Tainui Village 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

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Accredited Visitors

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

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Languages Spoken

Afrikaans

Dutch

English

Filipino

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Baptist

Christian

Inter denominational

Methodist

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

(Other comments)

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Shared Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Lounges/seating areas

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Palliative Care Contract

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Residents Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

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?

Variable.

Details about meals

Menus are seasonal and rotate on a four weekly cycle to give variety and seasonal use of fruits and vegetables. All menus are approved by a dietician

Interests & activities

Big print books, Activity programme, Art, Board games, Bowls, Bingo, Care and Craft, Chapel, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Interdenominational, Library, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Videos, SKY TV, Sing-a-longs, Travel- Van outings.

Location

96 Clawton Street, Westown, New Plymouth 4310

Public Transport

0.00 km

There is a bus stop at the end of the drive.

Shops

0.50 km

Westown shops back onto the village.

Mall

3.00 km

Centre City Shopping Centre in the main town.

Parks

0.00 km

Tainui Home has park like gardens on site.

Library

0.00 km

Mobile Library bus visit on Tuesday's.

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Key Contacts

Manager

John Hudson - CEO

Owner

Tainui Home Trust Board

Operations Manager

Laura Doyle

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