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Retirement Living on the Shore
Spoilt for retirement living options north of the bridge
Retirement living is becoming a real focus as our population ages. The emergence of a superb range of modern retirement lifestyle options over the past decade has opened up a whole new range of possibilities for those into their retirement years. As you will discover on the following pages we have some wonderful options here north of the Harbour Bridge. We are spoilt for choice.
A decade ago the writer lost his father suddenly at the age of 81. The loving husband and life partner of my mother for close to 60 years. As those who have gone through an event like this will know, this was a tough period for my mother.
Around a year after dad died, my mum made a decision to sell her home and move to a brand new one bedroom apartment at one of North Shore’s leading retirement villages – along with her much-loved pooch. The sale of the home resulted in some additional funds left over for her to enjoy in her later years.
Eight years on this move has proven to be a very good one. For mum the retirement village provides her with everything she needs. A lovely modern lock-up and leave home with all the bells and whistles. Comfort, security, friendship, social contact, great location, all the amenities – including the onsite cafe/restaurant and barbecue area/outdoor facilities that we often use as a family. The dog loves it as well!
There are those focused on a capital gain out of property who point to the financial ‘licence to occupy’ situation as not being a good one. But we don’t buy into that. What this retirement village offers for our mum and our family is a great solution. While it needs to be affordable (and it is), financial considerations are on the list, but not at the top.
Retirement villages as an option for retirement gets one big tick from our family.
PALM GROVE REST HOME
We provide holistic, person-centered care in a warm, safe and nurturing home environment in a beautiful historical villa in Devonport that is within walking distance to the beach, cafes and parks.
Our goal is to provide you with high quality life experiences in a peaceful setting, with excellent care giving. We are making positive changes in the day to day lives of our residents. Please pop in and have a cuppa with us, we’d love to meet you and show you around. Or join us for free on a Monday or Thursday at 10.30am for an hour of gentle movement, music and socialisation.
Contact July Pili, Manager • 8 Grove Road, Narrow Neck • Tel 09 445 0009 Email manager@palmgrove.info
Fine living on the North Shore
At Norfolk Apartments we aim to provide a relaxing environment for independent living that complements your lifestyle
Norfolk Apartments is a boutique lifestyle village with style, just 200 metres from the Mairangi Bay shops, restaurants and cafés, close to Mairangi Bay Beach and all the suburb’s amenities, including easy public transport access.
Residents enjoy a relaxed environment and independent living in apartments set in a quiet oasis of native trees. The mature manicured gardens creates privacy and a park-like setting, right next to the local bowls and tennis clubs in the heart of Mairangi Bay. The complex, independently owned and operated since 1992, prides itself on its friendly family feel. With just 23 apartments residents have the opportunity to enjoy the company of close neighbours, as well as the independence and individual lifestyle of a contemporary apartment complex. Security is assured, with a gated underground carpark, and an on-site manager to help with anything you may need. What really sets Norfolk Apartments apart from other Retirement Village’s living options is that when you buy into one of these highly sought-after residences, you will receive a share of the capital gain when it comes time to move. Norfolk Apartments are designed for active over-55s, wanting to make the most of the East Coast Bays lifestyle and maintain work, leisure and social contacts – without the maintenance of a stand-alone property.
Norfolk Apartments, 7-9 Ramsgate Terrace, Mairangi Bay Ph: 021 450 299 E: Katrina.williams@hughesandtuke.co.nz
Nick Kearney (LLB, LLM, Dip Pol.) is a Property Law expert specialising in residential and commercial property, and general commercial work, and holds a Master’s degree that focused on real estate agents and their role in property law. After spending twelve years at another firm on the North Shore, with seven of those years as a director, Nick has joined Davenports Law at the helm of their growing property team.
Nick Kearney.
Retirement village living
New Zealand’s ageing population has led to a proliferation of retirement villages, and the trend is only upwards. They’re a very convenient way of life for retired people with a vast range of amenities usually available.
But there are pitfalls on the legal and economic side of the ledger. Consequently, prospective owners need to consider their financial and other needs before signing up for a retirement village.
The most important issue is ownership. Most villages do not allow ownership of the property. This means there are restrictions around the sale and renting of it, which is usually prohibited, and any capital gain on the re-sale is captured by the village. Instead, villages operate a “licence to occupy” arrangement, which gives the resident the right to live in a unit for their lifetime, and indeed for the lifetime of the survivor (if the owners are a couple) upon payment of a monthly or weekly fee, which is generally quite affordable. This fee is usually fixed for the term of the agreement, or in some cases increases are linked to inflation increases. Some agreements permit villages to increase the fee upon adequate notice. If you are unable to pay these fees, some villages will let the fees accumulate until the unit is sold.
In addition to the monthly fee, residents are also responsible for payment of telephone, power, internet and other such utilities.
Prospective owners will sign an application and then pay a nominal deposit. There is a 15-working-day cooling off period in the legislation, which allows for owners to safely sign the full agreement, yet decide it’s not for them with the ability to cancel it within that 15 working days and obtain a refund of any money paid.
There are statutory obligations on village operators to provide prospective owners with a disclosure statement setting out the rights and obligations of owners. This disclosure document also describes the financial matters, and provides details of village rules, policies and the like.
Lawyers have a legal duty to explain the detail of the agreement to owners, and they are further required to sign a certificate to confirm that they have explained the nature and effect of the documents to the owner, and more importantly, that the owner understands them.
One of the pivotal aspects of any occupation right agreement is the application of a ‘deferred management fee’ payable upon the resident exiting the village.
Village operators don’t make their money from the monthly fees paid by residents: These cover the day-to-day costs of operation,
and little else. The management fee is usually 20%–30% of the original purchase price, and is applied on a pro rata basis of, say, 10% per year over the first two or three years, with a cap of the 20-30%. When the unit is sold, the village will pay to the owners, or their estate, the original purchase price, less the management fee, and less any fees and other costs of repair to reinstate the unit. This means that when you leave the retirement village, you will almost always receive a financial payment that is significantly less than the price that was paid at entry. This is usually well explained by village operators to prospective owners at the outset, but is worth repeating.
As explained, on termination the deferred management fee and any other costs are deducted from the repayment sum. But the monthly fees usually continue until a new owner moves in. This frequently causes concern from surviving family members, and most agreements limit this period to six months.
In the event of a transfer from one unit to another in the same village, the village can charge a transfer fee. Also on termination, the unit is inspected and owners are responsible for any repairs and upgrades (but not fair wear and tear).
Retirement villages are increasingly popular, if not a little controversial. They can be a comfortable retirement living option for many people. However, it is generally beneficial for families to be aware of the decision by their parents and/or grandparents to commit to this living option, due to both the legal and economic ramifications.
For advice around buying into a retirement village contact the Davenports Law Property Team.
Nick Kearney, Davenports Law
09 883 3282 DAVENPORTSLAW.CO.NZ
Retirement villages: How much do they really cost?
By Paula Bishop - Managing Director, Village Guide
It’s a question I get asked all the time: ‘How much does it cost to live in a retirement village?’ Every village is different, so there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But I can give you an overview of how the pricing structure works and what fees you might be charged.
Entry costs
Most villages require new residents to pay both a deposit and an initial capital sum to secure an occupation right agreement* for a unit. The initial capital sum is typically lower than the average freehold property value in an area. Ideally, when you sell your home, you’ll release equity that covers the initial capital sum and allows you to add to your retirement savings.
*An occupation right agreement (ORA) sets out the terms and conditions under which a resident can occupy or live in a retirement village unit. ORAs differ from village to village and every intending resident must receive independent legal advice from a solicitor.
Deferred management fee
The deferred management fee commonly covers the long-term costs of living at a village. For example, the maintenance of facilities and communal areas, as well as the re-licensing and refurbishment of your property after the licence ends.
Under a licence to occupy, most village operators retain a portion of a resident’s initial capital sum – usually 20-30% – as a deferred management fee. This amount is typically accrued between 2-5 years depending on the village and type of home you occupy.
See example of deferred management fee accrual below.
Periodic or weekly costs
Also known as ongoing fees, periodic or weekly costs cover day-to-day village operating costs such as:
• Rates • Insurance • Grounds maintenance • Staff wages • Village services
Fees may stay fixed throughout a resident’s entire residence at a retirement village, or they may increase over time. It’s important to discuss the possibility of fee changes with the village sales manager and under what conditions they would increase.
What are other costs to consider?
In most cases, residents will need to budget for additional charges that are excluded from village fees. Additional charges usually fall into two broad categories – personal costs and add-on services.
Personal costs refer to personal living expenses such as contents insurance, phone & internet, and household power.
Add-on services refer to optional services which are payable over and above your weekly fee, such as housekeeping, meals, laundry, daily medical supervision, physiotherapy, podiatry, and hairdressing services.
If you paid an initial capital sum of $750,000 for a licence to occupy a home and the operator of the village had a deferred management fee of 20% accruing at 4% for each year over five years, then:
After year one: Your deferred management fee would be $30,000. On repayment from the operator, $30,000 would be deducted from the initial capital sum you paid for the home.
After year two: 8% of the deferred management fee will have accrued (8% of $750,000 is $60,000).
After year five: 20% of the deferred management fee will have accrued (20% of $750,000 is $150,000).
Each village will have a slightly different leaving process, Each village will have a slightly different leaving process, but here are some common fees to expect at this time. but here are some common fees to expect at this time.
Deferred management fee deductionDeferred management fee deduction When a village resident leaves, the deferred management When a village resident leaves, the deferred management fee will be deducted from the initial capital sum.fee will be deducted from the initial capital sum.
Ongoing feesOngoing fees A resident may also be required to continue paying the A resident may also be required to continue paying the weekly fees until their unit is re-licensed. If a resident is weekly fees until their unit is re-licensed. If a resident is obliged to continue paying, the operator must reduce the obliged to continue paying, the operator must reduce the fee by 50% six months after the date the licence to fee by 50% six months after the date the licence to occupy terminates. It’s important to note that not all occupy terminates. It’s important to note that not all villages will continue to charge the weekly fee upon exit, villages will continue to charge the weekly fee upon exit, please check directly with the sales manager.please check directly with the sales manager.
Exit payment (for residents) Exit payment (for residents)
Most residents receive their exit payment (initial capital Most residents receive their exit payment (initial capital sum minus costs) once the licence to occupy is relicensed sum minus costs) once the licence to occupy is relicensed to a new resident. The village operator has five working to a new resident. The village operator has five working days from receiving payment in full from the new resident days from receiving payment in full from the new resident to pay the former resident all money owing to them under to pay the former resident all money owing to them under their occupation right agreement. their occupation right agreement. The best way to understand a specific village’s pricing is to The best way to understand a specific village’s pricing is to speak directly to the sales manager.speak directly to the sales manager. To recap, here are the key topics you should cover with a To recap, here are the key topics you should cover with a sales manager:sales manager: • Deposit • Deposit • Initial capital sum• Initial capital sum • Deferred management fee• Deferred management fee • Periodic or weekly fees• Periodic or weekly fees • Leaving costs• Leaving costs • Additional charges• Additional charges While meeting with a sales manager, it’s a good idea to While meeting with a sales manager, it’s a good idea to discuss other facets of living in a village. discuss other facets of living in a village. Meeting with a sales manager is an opportunity to find out Meeting with a sales manager is an opportunity to find out as much as you can about the village so you can get all as much as you can about the village so you can get all the information you need to make an informed choice. It’s the information you need to make an informed choice. It’s also the fastest way to get an answer to that elusive also the fastest way to get an answer to that elusive question of how much a retirement village really costs.question of how much a retirement village really costs. For more helpful tips, guides, and checklists, please visit For more helpful tips, guides, and checklists, please visit www.villageguide.co.nz/resource-centre www.villageguide.co.nz/resource-centre
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Fairview Lifestyle Village
21 Fairview Ave, Albany
Mayfair Village
14 Oteha Valley Road, Northcross
Aria Bay | Arvida
3-7 Woodlands Crescent, Browns Bay
The Sands Village
9 Bayview Road, Browns Bay
Settlers Lifestyle Village
550 Albany Highway, Albany
Deverton Lifestyle Village
632 East Coast Rd, Browns Bay
Bupa Hugh Green Retirement Village
105 Apollo Drive, Albany
Knightsbridge Village
21 Graham Collins Drive, Windsor Park
Norfolk Apartments
7 Ramsgate Tce, Mairangi Bay
Ultimate Care Rosedale
255 Rosedale Road, Albany
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The Orchards - Metlifecare
123 Stanley Road, Glenfield
The Poynton - Metlifecare
142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna
Puriri Park Retirement Village
15 Puriri Street, Takapuna
Northbridge
45 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village
2 Rangatira Road, Birkenhead
Hansen Close - Selwyn Foundation
25 Roseberry Avenue, Birkenhead
Iona Close Retirement Village
4 Woodside Ave, Northcote
Belmont Lifestyle Village
12 Coronation St, Belmont
William Sanders Retirement Village
7 Ngataringa Road, Devonport
Devonport Retirement Village
46 King Edward Parade, Devonport
Bob and Dianne Burch and Brian and Mary Aldersley at Metlifecare’s Gulf Rise. Gulf Rise gardening group.
A Fertile Ground for Friendship
A unique friendship forged half a century ago has taken on a whole new dimension at Metlifecare’s Gulf Rise.
When Mary and Brian Aldersley moved into the village last November, Diane and Bob Burch could have sworn their faces were familiar. But it wasn’t until Bob and Brian got chatting at the village Christmas party that they discovered quite how deep their connection was.
“My wife Diane was born deaf, and Brian asked me if we happened to know Mary’s late brother John, who was also deaf,” says Bob. “I was flabbergasted. John was like a father to Diane, we’ve known him for 50 years, and for many years lived just a couple of streets away from him in Te Atatu South.”
It was an emotional revelation.
“When I told Diane, she burst into tears. She and John were so close, and they were involved in lots of things together, both through the deaf community and their shared passion for sports.”
A talented athlete, Diane coached two netball teams in Avondale and was also captain and coach of the New Zealand deaf netball team which competed against Australia in Trans-Tasman Games on both sides of the ditch. Meanwhile John was a champion New Zealand wrestler, competed in the World Deaf Games and was even selected for the Olympics.
“It’s such a small world. Diane had a marvellous friendship with John and now we have this fantastic friendship with Mary and Brian. It’s been very special and clearly it’s meant to be. John will be looking down on us and loving that we’ve all got together!”
Mary and Brian are equally delighted.
“Diane often says I remind her of John – especially when I wave my hands around when I’m talking,” says Mary. “It’s been wonderful connecting with Diane in this way, and Bob and Brian have also become great mates; they go walking together and catch up regularly for happy hour.”
And while not all village friendships stem from such a unique shared history, there’s no denying the strong sense of kinship Gulf Rise residents enjoy.
Artist and avid gardener Denice Symons has just celebrated her first year of village life – and with a ground floor apartment that opens straight onto the community gardens, she couldn’t be happier.
“Before moving to Gulf Rise we lived in an apartment. I was always keen to get a community garden going there but nobody shared my vision,” says Denice. “When we visited Gulf Rise and saw the gardens and glasshouses, I was sold!”
Now she spends much of each week planting, watering, weeding and nurturing.
“Our gardening group tends the planter boxes and hothouses – I love to contribute in this way. Residents can wander along and tweak a few leaves for their dinner or pick some beans. That’s where all the companionship happens. I’ve made lovely friends through this garden."
And now she looks set to make even more.
“I’ve been savoring the warmth of the hothouses over the winter months and had a spontaneous idea to encourage others to enjoy this space. I’ve brought in a table and some chairs and named it ‘The Winter Garden Café’. BYO coffee and friend! It’s a nice way to get to know people better.”
Like a well-earned holiday, everyday
• A vibrant, ungated community overlooking the sparkling Hauraki Gulf • State-of-the-art amenities, beautiful natural landscaping and a tranquil coastal atmosphere • Sun drenched apartments and villas bring you the best in modern living.
Gulf Rise, 89 Symes Drive, Red Beach Contact Adelina on 0800 005 877 Visit gulfrise.co.nz
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Friends for Life
When Metlifecare The Poynton residents Robyn Arblaster and Alison Bird say they’ve been friends for life, they’re certainly not exaggerating. In fact, it could be argued that their unique bond stretches across more than just one lifetime – it spans entire generations.
Born just a month apart, the two women first met as babies at the local Takapuna Plunket group. They went right through kindergarten and school together (usually in the same class!) and are now living in the same apartment block (directly below and above each other) at Metlifecare’s The Poynton. Their mums were friends (also ending up in the same retirement village in their golden years), and their kids (three each) are all the same ages.
“Despite living at opposite ends of the world at times, we have maintained our friendship to this day,” says Alison.
“When my husband Philip and I got married, Robyn was our matron of honour and her husband Rob was one of the groomsmen. Our first children were born just three weeks apart, and next year we will even have grandsons attending the same intermediate school!”
It’s not surprising then, that when Alison and Philip began considering village life, they looked to Robyn and Rob – already well settled at The Poynton – for advice.
“After a few visits, they moved in too,” says Robyn.
“It’s so lovely. We are all there for each other should someone need a baking ingredient, a chat, or assistance with something. It’s the culmination of a wonderful long friendship.”
Connected by a lifetime of shared experiences, Robyn and Alison are now creating fresh memories together, as village life gives them even more opportunities to do what they enjoy.
Says Alison, “The four of us catch up regularly for drinks in
Robyn Arblaster and Alison Bird.
each other’s apartments and Robyn and I have just started learning Mahjong together. We also spend a lot of time chatting in the carpark because our car spaces are opposite each other! “Robyn has time for everyone and I feel fortunate to be able to count her among my closest friends. We don’t see each other every day, but we know that the other is only a text or a lift ride away.” For both women, moving into The Poynton has marked the start of an exciting new life chapter, and the continuation of a rich and rewarding friendship. Adds Robyn, “So often people do not make this move until it is too late and often when they have just lost their partner and are grieving. It has been the best decision we have made as now we have so many friends and associates, the gardening and building maintenance are all done and there are so many activities to do.”
Takapuna Primary school - Year 2, Robyn 2nd row from front, Alison 2nd on left in striped sweater and collar. Westlake Girls Year 10 Alison 3rd row from front on left, Robyn 2nd row from front on right end.
Get set for the good life
• A stylish, upmarket village with a cosmopolitan feel • Stunning location near Lake Pupuke,
Smales Farm, Milford Mall and beautiful beaches • An active community with an abundance of social activities and wide range of premium facilities • Light, bright, comfortable homes.
The Poynton, 142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna Contact Suzee on 027 218 7985 Visit metlifecare.co.nz
Judy Versalko, Mary Ann Boys, Beverley Kelly and Ann Fitzgerald.
Friendships forged through four-legged friends
Over the last few months Metlifecare has been celebrating fabulous friendships at its retirement villages. Here’s a great story about four residents who have formed a close friendship as dog-walking buddies.
Mary-Ann Boys and Judy Versalko first met the day Judy moved into Metlifecare Greenwich Gardens, when she and a team of furniture movers were trying to manoeuvre a new couch into her apartment.
Although the couch eventually went back to the shop, the chance hallway meeting with neighbour Mary-Ann proved far more fruitful.
Both women quickly realised they shared a common bond – MaryAnn’s beloved West Highland Terrier Danny, and Judy’s rescue Bichon Rosie, a picture of cuteness, all the way down to her pink pearl collar.
“Having a pet introduces you to people, it opens up a whole new social life,” says Mary-Ann.
Soon the pair became dog walking buddies, and before long they’d befriended four other Greenwich Gardens residents – Alfie the Poochon and his mum Beverley Kelly, and Ann Fitzgerald and her beloved Bertie.
“Now we have coffees together in the morning, wines in the evening, and also catch up for dinners together. We’ve created a really close friendship.”
Known by many of the village residents as “the dog ladies”, the four women couldn’t be happier.
“We’ve got a lovely little routine going,” says Beverley. “There are lots of different parks nearby to walk the dogs, or we can jump in the car and take them to the beach at Mairangi Bay.”
Adds Ann, “It’s wonderful companionship. We solve all sorts of problems together and it’s very supportive , not just for us but for the dogs too.”
They also share a lot of laughs.
“We’re a little bit naughty,” admits Judy. “We’re always the noisy table in the café!”
Bonding over their four-legged friends has opened up a whole new dimension of life at Greenwich Gardens.
“We are all on our own and we’ve gravitated together because of the dogs,” explains Judy, who moved to the village from West Auckland to be closer to her daughter.
“It’s the best thing, I’m really happy here. I’ve met some lovely people - and some lovely dogs too.”
The friendliest village on the North Shore
• 4.4 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds • Premium amenities include pool, gym, bowling green, putting green, veggie plots and more • Contemporary homes, built to a 6 Homestar rating • Socially connected with over 40 weekly activities.
Greenwich Gardens
5 Greenwich Way, Unsworth Heights Contact Louise on 0800 990 039 Visit greenwichgardens.co.nz
When Nothing Beats a Good Laugh
When Pauline Meek moved into The Orchards two years ago, Jill Miller was the first resident she chatted to. Now the pair are as thick as thieves and couldn’t imagine village life without each other.
“My late husband Neville and I had only been in the village for a couple of days,” says Pauline. “We were sitting upstairs having a cup of tea and Jill came over and asked if we would like to join her table. We’ve been best mates ever since!”
The pair have a shared passion for indoor petanque and croquet, and catch up at least three times a week, often more. "We got on really well from the first time we met each other, and our friendship has just grown from there. We like to have our few little drinks together and we were in each other’s bubble after lockdown. I’m a lot older – I’m 82 and Jill is in her 70s – but we really just hit it off.”
Jill puts it down to their ability to have a good laugh.
“Pauline and I have similar personalities and we like to share a joke. Like me, she has a wicked sense of humour. Some may find our humour weird, but we find it hilarious,” says Jill, who moved into The Orchards six years ago shortly after the village opened.
As well as companionship and camaraderie, the two women provide each other with invaluable support.
“I teach line dancing at the village every week and Pauline and a couple of other ladies always come and watch. It means a lot to me.”
For both women, life at The Orchards is rich and rewarding, and has been the birthplace of treasured new friendships.
“Because we are a small village of just over 120 people, you sort of get to know everybody. It’s really lovely. Whenever I go to the local shops, I always run into a couple of residents I know and say hi,” says Jill.
Pauline couldn’t agree more: “The thing I enjoy most about village life is that everyone who lives here is so nice. Nobody walks past without saying hello. I feel very lucky and am so happy to be living here.”
In the lead up to International Day of Friendship on Friday 30 July, residents from Metlifecare’s 26 retirement villages have been sharing
Pauline Meek and Jill Miller.
stories of the lifechanging friendships they’ve made since moving into their village, as well as tales of reconnecting with old mates from work, school or even kindergarten!
Nearly 6000 Kiwis chose to call a Metlifecare village their home and the opportunity to make friends with likeminded people, who have common interests and with whom you can share the joys of life, is one of the great benefits of retirement village living. To read more fabulous stories of friendships and to get a taste of what village life is about, download your copy of The Villager magazine at metlifecare.co.nz.
Find your perfect fit
North Auckland Open Day. Saturday 14 August 10am-3pm
Take a day to discover five exciting retirement destinations. From urban vibes to beachside bliss, you’ll be amazed at just how unique each village is. With each one offering an enticing array of features, it’s all about finding the one that YOU connect with best. Can’t get to all five? Simply call your local Sales Executive to arrange a personal appointment. Visit metlifecare.co.nz/northauckland to learn more about Metlifecare’s North Auckland villages.
Enjoy complimentary light refreshments.
Kingfisher House - setting a new standard for dementia care in the heart of Devonport
Kingfisher House, opened on 7th June 2021, offers private luxury Dementia Care with a firm and proven point of difference. The innovative model of care that underpins all aspects of Kingfisher House is an alternative to traditional aged care facilities. This fresh new approach is embedded in the Eden Alternative – care that recognises the importance of treating a person’s heart as well as heart condition; while doing their best to heal bodies, the dedicated Kingfisher House team feed the spirit too.
Research shows that health outcomes in smaller environments are superior to traditional nursing homes, with smaller care environments proven to increase quality of life, reduce rates of depression and reduce hospitalisation for people living with dementia. With this in mind, Kingfisher House is first and foremost a home — it's warm and open with the familiar atmosphere of a traditional home. The decor purposefully creates a sense of a traditional Devonport villa with period features and personal touches which work alongside the layout, specially designed for easy and convenient living, socialising and enjoying the best out of life.
Unlike other larger residential aged care facilities, Kingfisher House doesn't run to rigid schedules – residents wake up in their own time, set their own meal times, have visitors when they want and are free to enjoy the outdoors. Normal day to day life is encouraged with residents living as closely as possible to how a normal household is run; residents and guests or family members come together to socialise, cook, enjoy quiet time together, look after pets, gardening and enjoying the outside spaces, often popping out to a local cafe or restaurant for a cuppa or a bite to eat, or taking a stroll on the beach. Kingfisher House promotes and prioritises the well-being that comes with taking part in the usual routines of normal life, and the residents enjoy and greatly benefit from the comfort this approach brings.
Kingfisher House is part of the Kumeu Village family, privately owned and operated since 2015. Professional services offered by the team includes:
• Dementia Care
We work closely with the families of our residents living with dementia to choose the right home based on care needs and common interests. This helps residents to engage with others in the home and form beautiful connections. Kingfisher House promotes and prioritises the well-being that • Clinical Support Our highly skilled registered nurses are on site or on call 24/7, and can help out with all complex clinical care in your home or in our comes with taking part in the • group homes. Respite Care usual routines of normal life, and the residents enjoy and greatly We offer a range of respite options from day to overnight care. Our Support Team will work with you to accommodate your preferences around location, dates and availability. benefit from the comfort this If you would like to visit us, we would love to meet you and proudly approach brings. show you our new way of living with dementia here in Devonport. Please contact Belinda and organise a time to pop in during the week.
Phone: General Inquiries (021) 412 242, Reception (09) 445 0257 Email: belinda@kfh.co.nz, Website: https://kfh.co.nz/
Georgia Pert, Alka Chetty, Belinda Brice and Dayna Pert.
Fay publishes her life story
Well-known Takapuna identity Fay Freeman has recently completed the publishing of her life story. Titled ‘Fay Freeman – Life is one long adventure’, the book was put together by local company Benefitz, using their online ‘My Life Story Book’ system.
Aged in her early 70s, Fay decided to write her life story in response to members of her family asking questions about her life and the family in general.
“While this is my life story, my motivation was to tell the story of our family as much as anything and that’s what the completed book has achieved,” says Fay.
“Growing up in a family of 10 there was a lot to cover and many stories to tell. Along the way I have learnt many things about our family that I never knew. Such as my grandmother being an illegitimate child raised by her grandmother. I also discovered that my dad had a brother that we had no idea about.
“As a result of doing the book I have reconnected with relatives. Family reunions will result from these connections. Putting in all the hard work, undertaking the research that was required has been very rewarding.”
The project took Fay around 18 months from start to delivery of the books. She says the hardest part was working out where to stop.
Fay’s book is 230 pages with over 30 chapters. Around 50 copies in both hard and soft cover options have been printed and the content is also online. Being handy on the computer, Fay built the book online with close assistance from the Benefitz team.
“I had been keen to do my life story book for a while and saw that Benefitz were doing them,” adds Fay. “I was well aware of their good reputation and work in the community so was only too pleased to engage with Aidan and the team for my book. It hasn’t been totally plain sailing but I am thrilled with the end result and the assistance I have been given along the way.”
“My motivation for developing this system has been to make it easy and affordable for people to tell their life stories,” says Aidan Bennett of Benefitz. “There are so many people with great life stories
Fay Freeman and her recently completed book.
to tell. There is a great deal of time and effort that goes into writing these books and organising the content and photos. Our My Life Story Book system now makes it easier to turn this content into a quality printed book and we provide the full support required to make it easy along the way. We have considerable experience as we’ve been publishing books for over 30 years.” Benefitz prints and finishes all the My Life Story Book’s at their production facility based on the North Shore.
For more information contact Aidan Bennett, email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz or Phone 021-500-997. Book
*Based on RRP $59,990
NEW e-208
FOR THOSE AHEAD OF THEIR TIME
Full electric - 340km range - Rapid charge 80% in 30 min**
0 GRAMS OF CO2, 340KM RANGE (WLTP**)
* Based on a Peugeot e-208. RRP of $59,990. Offer of $165per week over a 4 year term, and a one-off payment of $8,789.55 (Standard payment + Govt Subsidy) in week 8. With no deposit required and a final balloon payment (the Guaranteed Future Value) of $26,995.50. Total mileage of no more than 30,000kms over the term applies. A fixed interest rate of 5.95% p.a. applies. The total loan amount is $69,682.35. Lending criteria, T&Cs and fees (including a $262 establishment fee and a $7.39 PPSR fee) apply. iOWN is provided by Heartland Bank Limited. At the end of the term you can choose to keep the car, by paying the Guaranteed Future Value, trade it, or return it (subject to T&Cs and excess charges). Offer excludes ORC. Limited stock is available for pre-order at participating dealers arriving in Spring 2021. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to government subsidy (zero emission) of $8,625 including GST applies and is necessary for week 8 one-off payment, available to one new registration between 1 July & 31 December 2021. **WLTP cycle, 2019 standard, corresponding to 340 km WLTP. Rapid Charge at public ev 100 kW charging station.
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from$199/ week *
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*Based on RRP $69,990
NEW e-2008
TIME FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE
Full electric - 320km range - Rapid charge 80% in 30 min**
0 GRAMS OF CO2, 320KM RANGE (WLTP**)
* Based on a Peugeot e - 2008. RRP of $69,990. Offer of $199 per week over a 4 year term, and a oneoff payment of $8,823.87 (Govt Subsidy) in week 8. With no deposit required and a final balloon payment (the Guaranteed Future Value) of $31,465.50. Total mileage of no more than 30,000kms over the term applies. A fixed interest rate of 5.95% p.a. applies. The total loan amount is $81,263.82. Lending criteria, T&Cs and fees (including a $262 establishment fee and a $7.39 PPSR fee) apply. iOWN is provided by Heartland Bank Limited. At the end of the term you can choose to keep the car, by paying the Guaranteed Future Value, trade it or return it (subject to T&Cs and excess charges). Offer excludes ORC. Limited stock is available for pre-order at participating dealers arriving in Spring 2021. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to government subsidy (zero emission) of $8,625 including GST for week 8 one-off payment, available to one new registration between 1 July & 31 December 2021. WLTP cycle, 2019 standard, corresponding to 320 km WLTP. Rapid Charge at public ev 100 kW charging station.
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