There are 15 retirement villages across Nelson/Tasman. With the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, you’ll soon find the region has more to offer than just record sunshine hours. Surrounded by nature – beaches, forests, and not to mention three National Parks – it’s the ideal setting for your retirement years.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Nelson/Tasman?
Welcome to sunny Nelson/Tasman! Famous for regularly taking out the top spot for sunshine hours nationally, this region has a lot more to offer than just sun and warmth. From the bustling town of Nelson, to the quieter atmosphere of Motueka, there’s a lifestyle here for everyone. It’s no wonder it has a range of retirement villages, both well-established and newly built.
The region is home to diverse communities - artists and artisans, growers and producers – and this is reflected in your choice of retirement communities. Music, arts, garden festivals and the great outdoors draw visitors from across New Zealand, ensuring there’s plenty to keep you entertained and active outside your village.
While one of the smaller wine regions in New Zealand, it’s just a skip and a hop across to Marlborough where wineries (and more retirement living options) are aplenty if that takes your fancy.
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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At what age am I eligible for a Retirement Village?
Although you can choose to retire at any age you want, the official retirement age in New Zealand is 65. This is when you become eligible to receive NZ Super (your pension) and typically gain access to their KiwiSaver. The age that you need to be to enter a Retirement...
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Mythbusting - Retirement Villages are a rip-off
You might have heard that people lose a lot of money when they move into a Retirement Village, or that entering a village is a ‘rip-off'. Generally, comments like these usually come from not fully understanding how the financial arrangements in villages work, because they're quite different from a standard...
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Thinking of retirement living? Start here
Retirement villages in New Zealand vary greatly – in size, location, on-site offerings, ownership, philosophy and of course price. Choosing the right one really comes down to finding a village that fits your lifestyle, expectation, and future needs. Before you get your heart set on any particular village or unit,...
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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?...
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