Find a living option to suit your lifestyle.
From independent and assisted living in a vibrant village, to safe and welcoming care homes, there’s a Bupa community waiting for you. Be you, with Bupa.
Retirement villages
Villa living
Low maintenance, one, two and three bedroom homes in a secure, relaxed, and social setting.
Retirement villages
Apartment living
Enjoy a lock up and leave lifestyle, with economical design and a stylish, functional home.
Retirement villages
Assisted living
Serviced apartments offer assisted living services designed to evolve with your needs over time, because a helping hand makes life that little bit easier.
Care
Care Homes
With rest home, hospital and dementia levels of care, our care homes provide assisted living when you need it most.
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Residents' stories
Villa testimonial
Claudia and Barbara's story
Best friends Claudia and Barbara are now neighbours at Bupa. They love the relaxed village atmosphere and supportive community.
Apartment testimonial
Paul and May's story
Find out how retirement village living changed May for the better, allowing her to be more outgoing and boost her confidence.
Villa testimonial
Ian and Bev's story
Bev and Ian are very comfortable with life in a retirement village. They were able to downsize their belongings considerably, and enjoy additional safety and security.
12 March 2026
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World-first digital deterioration early warning system in aged care
Successful pilot shows reduced falls, fewer pressure injuries and a move to restraint-free care.
Bupa has launched a digital version of the Deterioration Early Warning System (DEWS) within the VCare platform, becoming the first aged care provider in New Zealand to implement the technology and delivering a world-first for digitally integrated early deterioration detection in residential aged care.
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Bupa expands solar power across five sites
Bupa New Zealand has boosted its renewable energy footprint with the installation of more than 1,100 solar panels at five Villages and Care Homes across the North Island, reducing emissions and strengthening energy resilience across its operations.
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How Diane helped her Mum with the move to retirement village living
When Diane’s mum Marion first mentioned moving to a retirement village, Diane was stunned. “It was five years sooner than I thought she’d ever do it,” she says. “But then I was really happy. I’m so pleased she moved in while she was physically capable and healthy to enjoy the opportunities.
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World-first digital deterioration early warning system in aged care
Bupa has launched a digital version of the Deterioration Early Warning System (DEWS) within the VCare platform, becoming the first aged care provider in New Zealand to implement the technology and delivering a world-first for digitally integrated early deterioration detection in residential aged care.
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Understanding the Residential Care Subsidy
The cost of long term care can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a move into a care home (also known as a rest home), especially when also navigating health changes, paperwork, and big family decisions.
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Compassion in Care
The Activities Team at Merrivale Care Home talk mental and physical stimulation, and creating a joyful life for residents.
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Moving day checklist
Moving into a care home is a big step. Whether you’re making the move yourself or supporting a family member or friend, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions – from relief, to uncertainty, even sadness. That’s okay. Adjustment takes time, not just for new residents, but for their family too.
Careers
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