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Life at Bupa
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New bus stop could be a lifeline for Tikipunga community
A proposed new bus stop on Wairau Drive, Tikipunga will avoid dangerous road crossing and support local community independence and accessibly in fast growing part of Whangarei.
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Creating connections: cooking classes about more than just the food
Connecting through cooking is the mission for the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation’s Just Cook Healthy Ageing programme, sponsored by Bupa New Zealand.
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A horse of course: therapy animal inspires conversation and connection
Residents at Bupa Northhaven Care Home were treated to a visit from an unlikely guest this week; Raisin, the 24-year-old therapy horse.
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Healthier
A gardening group where friendship grows
Merv Taylor and his wife Sylvia quickly made friends and built a community in their retirement village – partly due to Merv's love of gardening.
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Families
Wedded to bliss
Leaving what you know and starting afresh in a retirement village can be daunting – but for one couple, it has put a true shine on their golden years.
Featured stories

Press release | Bupa Foundation
$580,000 in funding support for local community organisations

Press release
NZ Landcare Trust & Bupa Foundation join forces for a sustainable future

Life at Bupa | Villages
Life at Wattle Downs is the cat's whiskers
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.
Hear from our Bupa families
Aged care testimonial
Adrian's story
Trusting Bupa to care for his wife of 50 years was not a decision Adrian made lightly, but Yvonne’s level of care and relationship with staff has given her a second family, and Adrian peace of mind.
Aged care testimonial
Dianne's story
Bupa’s person first, dementia second philosophy was essential in Dianne’s decision to move her husband Billy to a care home. She and Bupa have worked together to ensure Billy gets the care he needs.
Aged care testimonial
Nicole's Story
Bupa was the natural choice for Nicole’s vibrant father Gary, who lives with cognitive decline. With the right people around him, Gary transformed from rarely moving to literally dancing down the hallway.