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Life at Bupa
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Caring
Green morning tea for Totara Gardens residents
St Patrick's Day celebrations at Bupa Totara Gardens Retirement Village in Whangārei.
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Healthier
Meal presentation is everything for care home chef
Bupa Eventhorpe Care Home chef, Rajesh James, knows a thing or two about cooking delicious meals – and never forgetting the importance of style, presentation and garnish.
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Healthier
Adventures in the summer sun for village walking group
The Parkstone Retirement Village Walking Group took a trip to explore Quail Island, a 200 acre reserve in Lyttelton Harbour.
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Quality service at the heart of Bupa villages throughout New Zealand
Kay loves a good get together and looks forward to organising the drinks trolley (with her village manager Lacey) for another happy hour with her fellow Bupa Erin Park Retirement Village residents.
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Caring
Bupa village life while staying at home
Our village residents have been keeping busy during Alert Level 4 and our village managers have been checking on them regularly. Here's what they've been up to.
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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.