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At Remuera Gardens, you can travel around the world without stepping outside of the village. The townhouses and apartments are enveloped by a spacious landscaped park with several hundred species of trees and plants. Each one is meticulously labelled by the village’s passionate gardener and includes gorgeous native species from Italy, Brazil, South Africa, Fiji, China, and of course, New Zealand. Are you ready to embark on a journey through these diverse landscapes?

Epsom Village hosted a spectacular Olympic feast to celebrate the start of the Games in Paris! The midwinter dinner, a highlight of the village's social calendar, was a tremendous success with its Olympic theme. The lounge was adorned with pictures of renowned New Zealand athletes, and the menu featured delectable dishes from France, Italy, and Germany. The evening was complete with residents dancing to lively entertainment provided by artist Reuben Simpson, who performed classic hits from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.

At Real Living, nothing is more important to us than the comfort and contentment of our residents. That's why we are thrilled when we receive heartfelt letters like the one we recently got from Cynthia, a Remuera Gardens resident. Cynthia has recently transitioned to the newly opened Kensington House Care suites, which provide full medical and nursing care around the clock. "It's such a wonderful addition to Remuera Gardens." says Cynthia. "Three months after moving, I'm happy again settled in with the wonderfully caring Kensington House team looking after me!"

Check out our new, spacious care suites at Remuera Gardens, designed and beautifully furnished to offer warm, secure, and easy-to-live-in environments. We have 3 generously sized suites available, each between 30 and 40sqm and providing full medical and nursing care around the clock. You can relax with confidence, knowing you’ll receive friendly, personalised medical attention when you need it in the privacy of your own home.

At Real Living, while our dedicated staff teams ensure tasks are completed, it's our resident volunteers who truly make the world go round. Every year, Epsom Village hosts a beautiful Thank You Morning Tea to express our heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable contributions. Take a look at the pictures we captured during the event – the smiling faces speak volumes about the joy of giving and the spirit of community at our villages.

Things are getting a bit wild at Real Living! Pet Vibes provides hands-on interaction with adorable pets, from bunnies and guinea pigs to cats, dogs, cockatiels, canaries, and even a sheep. At Pakuranga Park, they have a regular and enthusiastic fan club that eagerly welcomes these adorable creatures into their hearts. Among them, the cheeky cockatiels, Biscuit and Ava, steal the show, delighting residents by perching on shoulders and even playing with their earrings whenever they can!

Epsom Village's annual Take the Plunge challenge was a resounding success! Each year sees an increasing number of residents take part in this lively and community-bonding occasion, diving into the village's outdoor pool on the Winter Solstice. Participants, including brave residents and staff, often wear costumes to add to the festive atmosphere. The award for best costume undoubtedly went to Dianne, who dressed in a full 1920s ensemble, complete with a Titanic-themed safety ring.

Epsom Village has been very fortunate to host Susan Jordan, a choreographer with 50 years of experience who now leads SeniorsDance. They offer dance lessons for people aged 60 years and over in Mt Albert and Henderson. Our residents at Epsom Village thoroughly enjoyed Susan’s engaging and fun spirit, and they all had the opportunity to practice some of her easy-to-learn movements inspired by contemporary dance.

For some of our residents, boredom is a word that doesn’t exist in their life dictionary. Julia and Trevor moved to Pakuranga Park one year ago after leading lives packed with experiences. Trevor’s diverse career has seen him as a land surveyor, a builder, a singer, and the owner of a video shop. Julia has been a teacher, playwright, performer, poet, and is the mastermind behind the word game SQUABBLES. Has retirement slowed them down? On the contrary, Pakuranga Park has given them the opportunity to explore new hobbies and maintain their lively spirits within a vibrant community.