There are 11 retirement villages in Southland. At the southern edge of the world, the temperatures may be cooler but its natural landscapes, community atmosphere, and affordable lifestyle more than make up for it. From the heritage charm of Invercargill, to the country music capital of Gore, to the seaside town of Aparima Riverton, Southland offers plenty of choices for retirement living.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Southland?
The southern edge of the world offers plenty of options for your retirement years.
The region’s largest city of Invercargill offers old-world heritage architecture, wide streets, and the beautiful Queens Park gardens which give it a unique charm. While Invercargill is famous as the home of Bert Munro, who set the world land speed record in 1967 on his Indian Scout motorbike, neighbouring Gore is the centre of country music in New Zealand, hosting an annual music festival. The seaside town of Aparima Riverton, with its longstanding history of our Māori and Pākehā ancestors, offers the chance to get up close to nature by exploring the iconic Riverton Rocks area or swimming, surfing, or even dolphin watching in the surrounding bays.
There are other advantages to this area. The long summer daylight hours in Southland mean you can garden, play golf, or walk round the neighbourhood into the summer evenings.
Many retirement villages in this region offer a range of care levels, should you require this in future. And, of course, there’s also a choice of styles of villas, townhouses, and apartments.
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 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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Should I choose retirement village that belongs to the RVA?
The Retirement Villages Association (RVA) is a voluntary association that represents retirement village operators, managers, and commercial organisations across New Zealand. Their aim is to provide a high standard of living for village residents. Choosing an RVA member retirement village means that you are protected under the Retirement Villages Act...
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What is the Deferred Management Fee: Leaving a village
You may be planning on making a retirement village your forever home, but life can be unpredictable. That's why it's helpful to understand the process of leaving a village before you move into one. You're free to leave a retirement village at any time you want. One important protection to...
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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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Oakland Village - Retirement Village
Mid Winter Christmas Party Our residents at Alden Oakland Lodge gathered to celebrate a Mid Winter Christmas Party — complete with a beautiful morning tea crafted by our very own Chef Chris and Kay. A warm room, great food, and even better company made it a day to remember.
Rangiura Retirement Village and Care Home - Retirement Village
A little sneak peek of what's coming.. A little sneak peek of what's coming... As part of our hedge renewal project, fence painting is now underway to help prepare the area for new plantings arriving early next week. It's always exciting when a vision starts becoming reality, and we're looking...
Rosedale - Retirement Village
Alden Rosedale was featured in RNZ RNZ featured one of the initiatives we're proud of: fortnightly visits from preschoolers at Lollipops Albany. The kids play, sing, and share morning tea with our residents — and the impact goes both ways, with laughter and genuine interaction for everyone involved. A recent...
The Hill Pukekohe - Retirement Village
Ready to Occupy Villas Available The next chapter starts sooner than you might expect. A select number of villas are available from September 2026 ready to move into. We'd love to help you find your perfect fit. Visit us at the showhome on weekdays between 10am and 2pm, or reach...