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I have been in Remuera Gardens now for three years. As a widower I am comfortable here at Remuera Gardens and enjoy the many services available. The staff are very friendly and efficient.

I have made good friends, mainly with the male residents. The special functions are brilliant with excellent food and entertainment. Dancing is still a priority even if I am not so young.

People I know in the Remuera community speak highly of Remuera Gardens.

I have been in Remuera Gardens now for 8 months. How lucky am I to find myself in this lovely peaceful, tranquil place?

The gardens are such a delight, some new plant appearing, it seems every day. The gardeners are so dedicated to keeping it beautiful for our enjoyment.

This is a small village and feels like an extended family. I didn’t know anyone here when I arrived but was made to feel very welcome straight away. The staff are part of the family as well, so charming and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble.

I love my garden apartment with all my treasures around me and feel so completely at home and happy. One of my favorite places is the pool, but I’m not going to tell you too much about it because I love having it all to myself.

I have been in the village three years. One’s first impression on entering the gates is of an attractive “old world” building surrounded by colour. No high rise here. We feel comfortable here; the apartments are chosen by the residents assisted by Lyn, the sales manager, and they soon feel like home.

There are flowers everywhere and the gardeners are helpful and knowledgeable. They are more than happy to assist us. Some of the residents have small vegetable gardens. However, don’t think all the gardens and the lemon trees are all yours, we all share.

There is a high level of cleanliness, willingness, and good naturalness by all staff in response to queries and assistance.

We have been in the village two years. We chose to move to Remuera gardens because of its uniqueness, location, the gardens and the appealing design of the villas.

We were thrilled with the assistance provided with our move as we navigated the sale of our home. We were delighted to be able to have input into the villa décor and garden make-over.

Since moving in we have participated in the many activities and particularly enjoyed the companionship of other residents. There have been new friendships established and old connections renewed, while maintaining our friends and activities in the local community.

The support of staff, without question has been personal, appropriate, and professional when needed.

Being the Village coordinator is a wide and varied role. My job encompasses the village as a whole and the key aim is communication throughout.

It involves promoting our own village special interest groups, co-ordination of outings, guest speakers, activities in the village, shopping trips, Tiki Tours, Wednesday Bus outings and trips to the theatre. We host many outside groups that wish to “borrow” our premises for their various interest, such as U3A groups, gardening groups and others.

Our most recent village event was the ANZAC day commemorations. The event was planned alongside the Resident Committee and was a joint effort. It was a very special and moving ceremony and was very well received by all.

I’ve found that it is vital to always have a good relationship with the village residents and that’s what helps me work so well alongside them.

My role in the village has varied over the years. But it has always been either in the catering or front of house. In my experiences with the residents, I’ve found that they love the feel of community living and the safe environment, knowing there is always a member of staff here to help or just listen to them.

My favourite times are the dinner functions we do for our residents. I take pride in trying to have a different menu each time to make our residents’ night different from the last one. Our kitchen team enjoy these events and each night seems better than the last one!

As a team, we take time at the end of the event to chat, or even dance, with our residents. Even the young kitchen staff, and they love it! Just to hear the next day that everyone had a great night means all the hard work and long hours was worth it.