There are 7 retirement villages in Invercargill. Surrounded by rugged coastlines and rolling hills, and with the expansive Queens Park gardens, New Zealand’s southernmost city is a charming setting for retirement where you'll find a range of villages to suit your needs.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Invercargill?
Invercargill, New Zealand’s southernmost city, offers retirees a unique blend of old-world charm and modern conveniences. With its heritage architecture, expansive streets, and the beautiful Queens Park gardens, Invercargill presents a serene and picturesque setting. Known as the home of speed legend Burt Munro, the city celebrates a rich history, while neighbouring Gore adds cultural flair as the country music capital of New Zealand, hosting an annual festival.
Invercargill's long summer daylight hours are perfect for gardening, golfing, or leisurely walks, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors well into the evening.
The city offers a variety of retirement living options, with both newly developed and established villages providing choices to match different lifestyles and needs. From lifestyle villages to those with comprehensive care options, you can find the perfect fit for your retirement.
Whether you prefer a villa, townhouse, or apartment, Southland's retirement communities cater to diverse preferences and styles. Explore our website to find the ideal retirement home in Invercargill, where you can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle amid the charm and beauty of New Zealand's south.
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.
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What are the pros and cons of living in a village?
Approximately 14% of the people aged 75 and older choose to live in a village – and that number is set to increase as our population continues to age. It is estimated that 26,000 retirement village units will need to be built by 2033 just to keep up with current...
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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...
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Rates Rebate in a retirement village
Retirement village residents who hold a Licence to Occupy may be eligible for the Government's full Rates Rebate, as long as they meet the income criteria. Each year, usually in mid-June, the Government updates the income and rebate thresholds. You can find more information on rates rebates in retirement villages...
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Mythbusting - Retirement Villages are expensive
Are Retirement Villages expensive? In short, the answer is ‘not always.’ There can be some very affordable homes within Retirement Villages, however, not all are priced at the affordable end of the market either. Just like real estate on the open market, Retirement Villages offer a range of options –...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
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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.
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Waiapu House Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
Join us for a tour and talk. \Come along to our Open Day and discover what life at Waiapu Village is all about. Enjoy a guided tour of the village, meet our friendly team, and hear our special presentation on ‘The Retirement Journey’. Waiapu Village Open Home & Presentation Day...
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...