There are 19 retirement villages in Taranaki. Overlooked by the mighty Mt Taranaki, the region’s beaches, lush countryside, and beautiful gardens are just some of the attractions that should put Taranaki at the top of your list. Whether it’s the provincial charm of New Plymouth that grabs you or the dream of rural living in the region’s heartland towns, you’ll find a retirement village option to suit.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Taranaki?
Taranaki is defined by the overarching presence of Mt Taranaki, its ocean beaches and lush dairy country, and beautiful country gardens. Having established itself as a research centre for alternative energy sources, New Plymouth is the major provincial city where residents enjoy a range of activities, from enjoying the award-winning Coastal Walkway, through to taking in Len Lye’s mesmerising kinetic installations at the Govett-Brewster art gallery.
The heartland towns of Stratford, Hāwera and Eltham service their surrounding farmlands, and each have their own unique character. While cheese fiends and history buffs will enjoy the dairy industry history of Eltham (not to mention the renowned Eltham Cheese Bar!) or the oldest railway station in Inglewood, literary lovers, especially fans of the great bard, may prefer Stratford with its Glockenspiel clock tower performing reenactments of Romeo and Juliet daily.
For those with a green thumb, Taranaki is the place to be with a number of open-to-visit gardens spread across the region, as well as the highly regarded annual Taranaki Garden Festival.
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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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 an ORA?
Buying into a retirement village works differently to purchasing a regular house. In most villages, you don't actually 'own' the unit or the land it's on, as you would in a traditional property purchase. Instead, the amount you pay upfront is called your Capital Contribution , which gives you the...
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Thinking of retirement living? Read these key financial tips
Just like any property purchase, moving into a retirement village is a big financial commitment. Every village operates a little differently, and fees or conditions can vary from village to village and region to region. Getting specialist legal advice is one of the best ways to make sure you understand...
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Thinking of retirement living? Here are the legal must-dos
Buying into a retirement village is quite different from purchasing a home in the traditional sense. There can be some legal 'fishhooks' to get your head around, the terminology is specialised, and there are important rights and responsibilities that you'll want to fully understand. That's why getting proper legal advice...
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Remuera Gardens - Retirement Village
OPEN DAY - Wednesday 10 June 11:00am - 2:00pm Thinking about retirement living but not sure where to start? Join us at one of our Open Days at Remuera Gardens and discover a retirement village that feels warm, welcoming and full of life. Explore our beautiful gardens and brand-new apartments,...
Waiapu House Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
Join us for a tour and talk. \Come along to our Open Day and discover what life at Waiapu Village is all about. Enjoy a guided tour of the village, meet our friendly team, and hear our special presentation on ‘The Retirement Journey’. Waiapu Village Open Home & Presentation Day...