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News
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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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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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Walking the Talk: 320 Million Steps Help Unlock 16,603 Native Trees
Bupa New Zealand is continuing its commitment to native forest restoration and biodiversity recovery with Trees That Count in 2026.
Stories
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Six things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Know what to look for - from community and costs, to security, location and future care options Choosing a retirement village is a significant decision that impacts your future lifestyle, social connections and sense of security.
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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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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.
Support
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How to stay connected with your relative in a care home
It can be reassuring to know that your sense of connection with your relative won’t disappear when they move to a care home, it simply evolves as they do. For some family/whānau, a sense of connection is kept through regular visits and shared cups of tea, for others, it may be regular phone calls, sending photos, emails or letters, or perhaps video chats if physical distance makes in-person time harder. If your relative is living with dementia, staying connected can still be deeply meaningful, even if conversation feels different than it used to.
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Managing the emotional load of caregiving
Caring for an older relative can place significant emotional demands on family/whānau, particularly when the role becomes more intensive over time. Whether caregiving happens by necessity or choice, alongside feelings of care and concern, it can also create frustration, grief, pressure or exhaustion.
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Questions to ask when touring a care home
Dementia can arrive gradually or all at once - a few worrying signs, a diagnosis you hoped would not come, or a sudden change in how your relative manages day to day. These changes can affect both the person living with dementia, as well as the wider family/whānau.
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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.
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Six things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Know what to look for - from community and costs, to security, location and future care options Choosing a retirement village is a significant decision that impacts your future lifestyle, social connections and sense of security.
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Support for family/whānau of people living with dementia
Dementia can arrive gradually or all at once - a few worrying signs, a diagnosis you hoped would not come, or a sudden change in how your relative manages day to day. These changes can affect both the person living with dementia, as well as the wider family/whānau.
Care Homes: Watch residents' families talk about life at Bupa.
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 the team 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.