There are 28 retirement villages in the Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s Bay is a magnet for visitors, drawn by its many iconic events: Art Deco, music, wine, and food festivals for a start. With villages clustered throughout the Bay’s three major centres - Napier, Hastings and Havelock North – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Hawke's Bay?
Hawke’s Bay is a magnet for visitors, drawn by its many iconic events: Art Deco, music, wine, and food festivals for a start. Napier’s world famous for having the largest collection of original art deco buildings in the world; they sprang up after the disastrous 1931 earthquake and have defined Napier ever since. Neighbouring Hastings is best known for its fruit growing and boutique food production, and the weekly Farmers’ Market, one of the best in the country. Here you can buy oh-so-fresh fruit and vegetables and delicious foodie treats, while munching a bacon butty and sipping a flat white. Hastings is also a winemaking centre, with historic and newer vineyards, which extend out to Havelock North.
With the three centres clustered together in the Bay, you’ll never be short of things to do. All three have their own bustling shopping centres. You’ll find theatres, libraries and other civic amenities, as well as clubs to join. The Bay’s known for its foodie culture, so there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to try out and vineyards to visit. If you’re an active retiree, there are cycle trails, golf courses, beach walks, and of course the gannet colony to visit.
Our website is all you need to get you started on finding your retirement lifestyle, whether you’re retiring locally, moving in from the country, or thinking of moving to the Bay after enjoying holiday visits over the years. We can help you explore options, so click through and get started now on finding your new home.
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.
Thinking of retirement living? Read these key financial tips
Just like any property purchase, moving into a retirement village is a big financial commitment. Every village operates a little differently, and fees or conditions can vary from village to village and region to region. Getting specialist legal advice is one of the best ways to make sure you understand...
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 Retirement Villages Code of Practice?
This Retirement Villages Code of Practice establishes minimum requirements that retirement village operators must comply with to meet their legal obligations in New Zealand. These include some occupation right agreement terms and different types of policies an operator must have. Provisions in the code are enforceable by residents against operators....
Will I have to pay if I move within a village?
Every time you relocate within a village - whether it's to a different unit or to receive care - there are some costs to be aware of. Here's how they typically work: If you're shifting between independent living options (for example, downsizing to a smaller unit), a transfer fee is...
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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Remuera Gardens - Retirement Village
Ageing Well Series Open Days Feeling the winter blues? Not at Remuera Gardens. Join us every Wednesday in May for our Ageing Well Series, part of our Open Days — a relaxed opportunity to explore village life, visit our beautiful Avenue Apartments, and discover new ways to stay active, connected...
Amberley Country Estate - Retirement Village
May Open Day Come explore our brand new villas and Join us for our Open Day Friday May 1st and Saturday the 2nd from 10am to 4pm Canterbury's Most Spacious Retirement Village Just 35 minutes from Christchurch Amberley Country Estate offers spacious grounds, luxurious, energy-efficient villas, and impressive amenities. Our...
Goodfellows Lakeside - Retirement Village
New Lifestyle Village in Te Kauwhata Goodfellows Lakeside is a brand-new lifestyle village for over 60’s with resort-style amenities ready when you move in. With homes from $495,000, and any capital gain is yours to keep.