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There are 30 retirement villages across Wellington, the Kāpiti Coast and Hutt Valley. Choose from established villages or smaller boutique offerings in the city, in the walkable neighbourhoods of Hutt Valley, or in the seaside towns along the Kapiti Coast. While “windy Wellington” comes with a reputation, every Kiwi also knows you can’t beat it on a good day!

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Villages in Wellington

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Primary photo of Rita Angus Retirement Village

Retirement Village
  • 66 Coutts Street
  • Kilbirnie
  • Wellington
Vacancy: -
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Retirement Village
  • 112 Parata Street
  • Waikanae
  • Waikanae
Vacancy: Yes
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Retirement Village
  • 221 Karori Road
  • Karori
  • Wellington
Vacancy: Yes
Primary photo of Bupa Fergusson Retirement Village, Upper Hutt

Retirement Village
  • 8 Ward Street
  • Trentham
  • Upper Hutt
Vacancy: Yes
Primary photo of Summerset Boulcott (Lower Hutt)

Retirement Village
  • 1A Boulcott Street
  • Boulcott
  • Lower Hutt
Vacancy: Yes
Primary photo of Bupa Winara Retirement Village, Waikanae

Retirement Village
  • 9 Winara Avenue
  • Waikanae
  • Waikanae
Vacancy: Yes

Why choose a retirement village in Wellington?

Looking for choices in retirement lifestyles? Wellington, Hutt Valley, and the seaside towns along the Kāpiti Coast offer plenty of enticing options.

The established retirement villages based in Wellington’s city suburbs are an easy train or bus ride from all our capital city has to offer: cafes and restaurants, museums and galleries, sports and theatre events, high street shopping, bush walks and cycleways. Take the cable car up to Kelburn and amble down through the botanic gardens or eat your picnic lunch in the grounds of Parliament while MP-spotting. This region also gives you easy access to the Hutt Valley and the Kāpiti Coast.

Speaking of which, good days are abound on the sunny Kāpiti coast, where you’ll find a wide choice of villages and activities. Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle – there’s all the usual amenities, plus kilometres of sheltered sandy beach to explore with the grandchildren, and bush walks in the hills.

The Hutt Valley nestles between two ranges of protecting hills, with the Hutt River-Te Awa Kairangi snaking its way through the valley. The climate is kinder than Wellington’s; it’s usually two or three degrees warmer, as evidenced by the roses and leafy streets for which the area is known. Here, you’re still an easy drive or train trip away from all the city bustle of Wellington, so you can have the best of both worlds.

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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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 serviced apartment?

A serviced apartment, a common retirement village option, provides for the delivery of services to people who are paying privately for 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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What costs will I still need to pay once I enter a village?

You are responsible for paying for your personal costs, such as personal contents insurance, internal maintenance to your dwelling, power, phone and paid television/streaming services. You may also find that some activities/outings incur additional costs too. The majority of retirement villages in New Zealand also charge weekly fees, which covers...

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What are the pros and cons of living in a village?

Approximately 14% of the people aged 75 and older choose to live in a village – and that number is set to increase as our population continues to age. It is estimated that 26,000 retirement village units will need to be built by 2033 just to keep up with current...

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