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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How can I leave a retirement village? Can I change my mind?
You have the right to leave a retirement village whenever you choose but you need to be aware that there are costs associated when you do. Learn more about the costs of exiting a village. Remember: even after you sign an ORA, you have a ’15-day ‘cooling off’ period during...
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What is a Disclosure Statement?
A Disclosure Statement is one of the documents you will receive if you intend to ‘purchase’ into a village (alongside an Occupation Right Agreement ). A Disclosure Statement is an important document to read and understand, as it explains the key information about moving to a village, including the type...
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Find information about moving into a retirement village
Considering making a move to a retirement village? Our resource retirementvillages.co.nz is New Zealand’s most comprehensive guide to retirement villages, and showcases every retirement village in Aotearoa. It hosts the country’s largest selection of properties for sale, with more than 500 properties currently listed. Search available properties across every region...
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What is the Retirement Villages Association (RVA)?
The Retirement Villages Association (RVA) is the professional body which represents most retirement villages across New Zealand. Villages choose to become members and pay a fee to belong. In return, the RVA advocates for them in a number of areas, such as: Lobbying politicians, helping them understand the sector, raising...
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Longridge Country Estate - Retirement Village
Barista coffee and scones, every Thursday Come and see what everyday life is like at Longridge. Join us for barista coffee and scones, meet our residents and have a look around our village. Every Thursday from 29 October, 10am to 12pm, until the end of November. 44 Waimarei Avenue, Paeroa....
Coastal Villas - Metlifecare - Retirement Village
Wellness Expo at Coastal Villas Join us for our Wellness Expo on Friday 23 October 2026, from 10.00am to 12.00pm, at the Leisure Centre, Spencer Russell Drive, Coastal Villas. Discover a range of services, products and support available to help you stay active, independent and well. Representatives from 16 wellness...
Rose Lodge - Retirement Village
Rose Lodge Takes Home Two Awards It was a big night for Alden Rose Lodge at the Enliven Rest Homes Wearable Arts Event, and the judges (and the crowd) certainly noticed. Vee was voted People’s Choice, wearing a Queens Park-inspired gown made with flowers. Daphne received Highly Commended Construction for...
Amberley Country Estate - Retirement Village
"October Open Days" Come explore our brand new villas and Join us for our Open Day. Friday October 30th and Saturday the 31st from 10am to 4pm. Come see Canterbury's Most Spacious Retirement Village. Discover Amberley Country Estate, an exciting new 250 home Retirement Village. just 35min from Christchurch, at...