Eldernet has New Zealand's largest selection of retirement villages to explore. NZ has 489 retirement villages nationwide, offering a wide range of services, use our tools to help you navigate your choices. Eldernet currently has 523 retirement village properties listed.
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View all registered retirement villages across New Zealand. Filter by location, services provided, village features, future care options, and more.
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Browse homes currently available in retirement villages across New Zealand. Filter by location, property type, price, number of bedrooms and more.
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As an alternative to paying daily accommodation charges, you can “purchase” your room in a care home. Find out more and view currently available care suites.
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What retirement villages have to offer
A retirement village is a community specially built to cater for the needs and lifestyle of older people. Choosing to live in a retirement village can be a great option for those wanting to maintain their independence while living among a like-minded community of people.
Research shows most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction when living in a lifestyle or retirement village. For residents, the benefits can be numerous; these may include giving you peace of mind, new and varied activities and interests, new friendships, and time to be able to spend on the things you most enjoy.
Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different-sized villages, from very few units to some with hundreds; different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will discover the community offering a wide range such as swimming pool, bowling green and café. Eligibility age differs across villages too – some villages may allow residents to enter at 55 while others commonly have an entry age between 65 and 75.
As well as providing a range of different accommodation options, many villages now offer alternatives, such as care suites, which combine village offerings and residential care components. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make a decision, and if possible visit more than one village to get a feel for how each has its own culture.
When you are ready to visit some retirement villages, our checklist may help you with your assessment.
All about retirement villages
A retirement village is a community specially built to cater towards the needs and lifestyles of older people. Many retirement villages offer units, villas, suites, or serviced suites. This gives you the option to choose to live independently within the village environment or to get extra help with cleaning or meal delivery.
Mythbusting - Will I get access to care on site?
If I live in a retirement village will I get access to the care home on-site? The truth is that if you need a high level of support and can no longer stay in your village unit, you are likely to be able to access care in the onsite care...
Do all villages have to be registered?
Most retirement villages in New Zealand are officially registered with the Registrar of Retirement Villages, which sits within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). If you’re living in a registered village, you’re protected by the Retirement Villages Act. This protects you if the village you're living in faces...
What is the Code of Residents Rights?
The Code of Residents' Rights outlines the basic rights you have as a resident living in a New Zealand retirement village under the Retirement Villages Act. A copy of it must be given to intending residents with their disclosure statement, as well as to any resident or potential resident if...
Find information about moving into a retirement village
Considering making a move to a retirement village? Our resource retirementvillages.co.nz is New Zealand’s most comprehensive guide to retirement villages, and showcases every retirement village in Aotearoa. It hosts the country’s largest selection of properties for sale, with more than 500 properties currently listed. Search available properties across every region...
Your options
Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
Retirement Village
Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
Residential Care
The full service options for all the support and levels of care you could need.
What's New
Curious about what’s happening in the Eldernet community? This is where you’ll find the latest updates and news from people across the motu.
Waiapu House Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
Waiapu Village Open Home & Presentation Day Come and see just how good retirement living can be. It’s your time to relax, enjoy each day, and leave the worries behind. At Waiapu Village, you’ll be part of a warm, welcoming community where everyone knows your name and you’re never just...
Rosedale - Retirement Village
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Rose Court - Retirement Village
Open Home- Alden Rose Court Pop in for a cuppa, take a look around our village, and have a chat with our friendly team. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to make a move, we're here to help. When: Tuesday 25/08/26 Time: 10am - 2pm
Kensington Court - Retirement Village
Open Home - Alden Kensington Court Pop in for a cuppa, take a look around our village, and have a chat with our friendly team. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to make a move, we're here to help. When: Tuesday 25/08/26 Time: 10am - 2pm