In tune with an active retirement

Moving into a retirement village is a big deal for many New Zealanders. With a strong culture of independence, many Kiwis like to do everything themselves for as long as possible.

“We considered multiple options, including building our own home, with Jim being a builder. However, we were also thinking about the future, and decided we’d like a lifestyle that was as stress free as possible.

Having lived in West Auckland all her life, Bupa Glenburn Retirement Village resident Jean says her transition to retirement village living was as simple as “moving a couple of streets up”. With a long-established knowledge of the local area, Jean says Bupa Glenburn was a natural choice for her, buoyed by its excellent facilities and welcoming community.

At Bupa NZ we value the diversity of our people and places of origin. To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori’ (Māori Language Week), our team and care homes around the country are incorporating a number of fun initiatives to help recognise and revitalise Te Reo Māori as New Zealand’s second official language.

At Bupa NZ we value the diversity of our people and places of origin. To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori’ (Māori Language Week), our team and care homes around the country are incorporating a number of fun initiatives to help recognise and revitalise Te Reo Māori as New Zealand’s second official language.

In a Bupa first, ‘Black Arrow’ archer Yvonne Kleyn has shot to international stardom following a dazzling performance at the World Field Archery Championships in Brazil.

Known for its leafy avenues, Olympic athletes and relaxed pace of life, Cambridge has long been a desirable retirement destination for those wanting all the benefits of city living, but at a more respectable speed.

Today, Bupa has launched its Healthy Cities initiative program in New Zealand and Australia, with Bupa employees walking throughout the month of September to unlock more than $1 million in funding to help restore urban environments.

Each year, Bupa Foundation Community Grants support local charities and organisations with funding to ‘help people live longer, healthier, happier, lives and make a better world’. This delivers on our sustainability goal, which strives to make a positive impact on the world.

Thames retirement village and care home, Bupa Tararu, is making significant strides toward a greener future, embarking on a programme of work to eliminate gas and become fully electric.

Bupa has opened its latest care home, Bupa Tōtara Gardens in Whangārei. The modern $16m purpose-built facility provides 56 much needed care beds for the Northland region.

Community organisations across New Zealand will have the opportunity to share in a total of $580,000 in grants, aimed at supporting programs that contribute positively to mentally healthy and sustainable societies.