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Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, officially marked the opening of our new apartment building, The Avenue, at Remuera Gardens this morning. The MP for Tāmaki visited the newly completed apartments alongside Real Living’s director Chris Murphy before unveiling a plaque commemorating the completion of the project and the official inauguration of the building. During her visit, the Minister had the opportunity to meet some of the residents already enjoying life at Remuera Gardens. In her speech, she remarked, "I can only hope to retire somewhere as beautiful as this."

Imagine stepping out of your home into a peaceful park filled with hundreds of species of trees and flowers in full bloom—all without lifting a finger. That’s the reality for the residents of Remuera Gardens, who enjoy colourful surroundings all year round from the comfort of their spacious 3-bedroom townhouses or 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. No matter the season, there’s always something in bloom, making it the perfect place to relax, exercise, or simply enjoy nature’s beauty.

Auckland is full of hidden gems that make for a fantastic day out, and one of them is West Lynn Gardens in New Lynn. Our villages organise weekly or monthly trips for residents throughout the year, but they definitely make the most of the warmer weather by visiting special destinations during the summer months. Epsom Village residents recently enjoyed a stunning sunny day at West Lynn Gardens, where they strolled through the beautiful grounds and, of course, visited the enchanting Butterfly House.

At Remuera Gardens, it’s the small gestures that make life truly special. That’s why, on occasions like Valentine’s Day, we surprise our residents with a little treat to share in the celebration. Real Living is a proud NZ family-owned business, and this shows in these thoughtful gestures, just like any family would do for their own. Happy Valentine’s Day to our residents and their families!

As it's Valentine’s Day - Pakuranga Park is sharing the love of our community, with chocolate treats for all our visitors! Come and enjoy our hospitality and get a feel for our village - we’d love to see you on Thursday 13 + Friday 14 February, 9.30am-12.30pm. If you’re considering a move to our community, even if you are not ready yet, why not pop in to one of our open mornings?

Check out the wonderful view you could have if you moved into our beautifully renovated Loft Apartment at Epsom Village. Rarely available, this one-bedroom apartment is priced at just $580k and it has balcony views to the city and Sky Tower. Epsom Village is set amongst the gracious homes in leafy Ranfurly Road, a home that offers companionship, lifestyle and security.

The Men’s Club at Remuera Gardens is a fantastic initiative that keeps our village gentlemen active, engaged, and connected while exploring remarkable locations around Auckland. One of their favorite destinations is Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, where they recently spent a morning discovering its diverse marine life. This outing provided them with a fascinating glimpse into the underwater world created by marine archaeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton in 1985.

“Our mum is truly happy and safe, which means our whole family is happy." We can rave all we want about our villas, apartments, and the quality of life at Real Living villages, but nothing beats a heartfelt review from a family member who has seen the positive impact firsthand. We’ve compiled here the best reviews from Real Living family members, so you don’t just have to take our word for it—you can read them for yourself.

Peter and Pam never thought about living in a retirement village—until three years ago when they visited Warkworth Oaks. The moment they stepped into the stylish entrance, which reminded them of "a hotel lobby or elegant apartments," they fell in love. Three years later, they couldn’t be happier with their choice.