There are 15 retirement villages that can be found in Napier. You will never be short of events to attend in this cultural hub, as it is the home of the iconic Art Deco Festival and many food and wine celebrations. From cozy villas that feel like home, to serviced apartments, you can find a retirement village that caters to your needs.
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Villages in Napier
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Napier?
Napier, nestled in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay, is a captivating destination for retirees seeking a vibrant and culturally rich lifestyle. Famed for its remarkable collection of original Art Deco buildings which emerged post the 1931 earthquake, Napier offers a unique historical charm that continues to define its character.
Beyond its architectural beauty, Napier is a hub for iconic events, from Art Deco festivals to music, wine, and food celebrations. The city, along with its neighbour Hastings, provides a dynamic blend of culture and cuisine. Hastings, renowned for its fruit growing and boutique food production, hosts one of the country's best Farmers’ Markets, offering fresh produce and gourmet treats.
Retirees in Napier will never be short of activities. Explore bustling shopping centres, theatres, libraries, and clubs. Enjoy the renowned foodie culture with a plethora of cafés, restaurants, and vineyards. For the active retiree, Napier presents cycle trails, golf courses, beach walks, and the famous gannet colonies at Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui.
Discover your perfect retirement lifestyle in Napier through our website. Whether you’re retiring locally or moving to the Bay after fond holiday visits, we can help you explore and find your ideal new home in this vibrant, sun-soaked city.
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.
What is the cost of leaving a village?
The major cost of leaving a village is the Deferred Management Fee (DMF) that is deducted from the original capital sum you paid when ‘purchasing’ into the village. It is to cover the cost of the management and refurbishment of the village (roading, footpaths, lighting, communal amenities etc). The industry...
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...
What is the best retirement village for my lifestyle?
When looking to a move to a retirement village, it’s important to consider how your new surroundings will suit your lifestyle. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when making your shortlist: Village life Is it easy for loved ones to visit? Can your friends/whānau (such as grandchildren) stay?...
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...
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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, the price may just surprise you.