Retirement Village

Retirement Village

Retirement close to home

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.

Feels like home

Bupa resident Marni has just returned home after renewing her drivers license in town. 81 years young, she’s lived at Bupa St Kilda Retirement Village for the past seven years.

Family visits enrich village living

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.

Golden years at Glenburn

“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.

The lock up and leave lifestyle

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.

Life at Wattle Downs is the cat's whiskers

When Smokey’s owner needed to make the move from her apartment at Bupa Wattle Downs Retirement Village, to the care home on site, Smokey continued to live his best life in the apartment next door.

Top award for customer satisfaction in retirement living

Bupa has been awarded Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers in Retirement Villages for 2023.

Bupa Totara Gardens Community Centre opens

Two years in the making, the new centre will become the central hub for the 50-strong community, forecast to grow to more than 150 next year when Bupa opens a new care home on site.

Retirement? What's that?

Carol Murfitt lives in a retirement village – though it's hard to tell.