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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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.
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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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What is the Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?
The DMF is an amount you pay when you leave a village, rather than when you join. The figure is defined in your contract. The deferred management fee is a delayed (and deducted) payment you (or your estate) make on exiting the village. It is to cover the cost of...
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What services and facilities do retirement villages offer?
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 facilities can vary, with some villages offering a wide range such as a swimming pool, bowling...
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Will I have to pay if I move within a village?
Each move within a village incurs a cost. If moving between independent accommodation types (such as downsizing to a smaller unit), you will pay a ‘transfer fee.’ This is generally charged at a fixed percentage of the original license fee (which can range from 2 – 15%). You won’t have...
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Waiapu House Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
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The Botanic, Silverdale - Retirement Village
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Cantabria Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
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Stillwater Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
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