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Retirement Villages Taranaki

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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Villages in Taranaki

Showing 6 of 19 results


Retirement Village
  • 49 Wills Road
  • Bell Block
  • New Plymouth

Retirement Village
  • 35 Fernbrook Drive
  • Hurworth
  • New Plymouth

Retirement Village
  • 70 Pohutukawa Place
  • Bell Block
  • New Plymouth

Retirement Village
  • 71 Barrett Road
  • Whalers Gate
  • New Plymouth

Retirement Village
  • 96 Clawton Street
  • Westown
  • New Plymouth

Retirement Village
  • 131 Mangati Road
  • Bell Block
  • New Plymouth

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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What is a serviced apartment?

A serviced apartment is a common retirement village option which provides certain services to people who are paying privately for these services. Commonly these people are reasonably independent. Services range from meals and cleaning services to, in some cases, high-end services such as a personal chef and chauffeur. High levels...

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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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What is the role of a retirement village manager?

Retirement Village Manager The retirement village manager is the legal representative of the owner or operator of a village. In practical terms, they're the one keeping things running smoothly day-to-day. Their responsibilities can include hiring staff, overseeing the maintenance of buildings and facilities, coordinating village activities, and making sure residents...

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Do all villages have to be registered?

Most retirement villages in New Zealand are officially registered with the Registrar of Retirement Villages, which sits within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). If you’re living in a registered village, you’re protected by the Retirement Villages Act. This protects you if the village you're living in faces...

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