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South and East Auckland

There are 24 retirement villages in South and East Auckland. Among the richly diverse suburbs encompassing South Auckland – from Howick and Pakuranga in the east to Papakura on the shores of the Papurehure Inlet – you’ll find a range of retirement living options that suits your wants and needs.

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Retirement Village
  • 1 Longford Park Drive
  • Takanini
  • Auckland
Vacancy: Yes

Retirement Village
  • 7 Flat Bush School Road
  • Flat Bush
  • Auckland
Vacancy: Yes

Retirement Village
  • 241 Park Estate Road
  • Karaka
  • Auckland
Vacancy: Yes
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Retirement Village
  • 100 Harris Street
  • Pukekohe
  • Pukekohe, Auckland
Vacancy: Yes

Retirement Village
  • 5 Lisle Farm Drive
  • Pukekohe
  • Pukekohe
Vacancy: Yes
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Retirement Village
  • 49 Aberfeldy Avenue
  • Highland Park
  • Auckland
Vacancy: Yes

Why choose a retirement village in South and East Auckland?

The northern edge of this region takes in the eastern suburbs of Howick and Pakuranga, close to Auckland city. It stretches down through East Tamaki, Flat Bush and Manakau to Papakura and Karaka. Some of its suburbs are long-established, while others are newer, developed as Auckland outgrew its original suburbs and pushed out its boundaries. From all of this region, you’re in close proximity to all that Central Auckland has to offer in the way of amenities, activities and services, and West Auckland is an easy drive away as well.

Here you’ll find a range of retirement living options: mature and newer villages; independent living or villages offering a full range of care options; apartments, townhouse and villas. Some you may already know, or have visited friends living there, while others may be new to you. Our website makes them all accessible and easy to find.

What Retirement Villages have to offer

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A retirement village is a community specially built to cater for the needs and lifestyle of older people. Choosing to live in a retirement village can be a great option for those wanting to maintain their independence while living among a like-minded community of people.

Research shows most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction when living in a lifestyle or retirement village. For residents, the benefits can be numerous; these may include giving you peace of mind, new and varied activities and interests, new friendships, and time to be able to spend on the things you most enjoy.

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 offering a wide range such as swimming pool, bowling green and café. Eligibility age differs across villages too – some villages may allow residents to enter at 55 while others commonly have an entry age between 65 and 75.

As well as providing a range of different accommodation options, many villages now offer alternatives, such as care suites, which combine village offerings and residential care components. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make a decision, and if possible visit more than one village to get a feel for how each has its own culture.

When you are ready to visit some retirement villages, our checklist may help you with your assessment.

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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Rates Rebate in a retirement village

Retirement village residents with a Licence to Occupy are eligible for the Government’s full Rates Rebate if they meet the income criteria. The new threshold amounts are set every year in mid-June. You will find more information on rates rebates in retirement villages in New Zealand here. An application for...

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How do I choose the right village for me?

More than 45,000 people live in retirement villages throughout New Zealand and research suggest that most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction living in a village. Of course, it all comes down to choosing a village that is right for you. Make sure you visit a village more than...

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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...

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What is a weekly fee in a village and what does it cover?

All retirement villages in New Zealand have associated costs, such as weekly fees. These generally cover things such as council and water rates, building insurance, external maintenance (including gardening), upkeep of communal facilities, staff costs, gardening and management of the village. Learn more about the cost of living in a...

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