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A guide to our care suites

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Residential aged care guide

Introduction to retirement living

The best place to start if you're just beginning to research retirement living.

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Retirement Village Living’: an introductory guide explaining what retirement villages are, their benefits, amenities, and lifestyle options in New Zealand.

Your guide to getting started

All about village life, an overview of costs, living options, legal terms and more....

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Occupation Right Agreements’: a clear guide explaining ORAs, retirement village contracts, and resident rights in New Zealand.

ORAs Explained

The differences between buying a home and buying within a retirement village explained. ...

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Your living options explained

Is independent living or residential aged care right for you? Find out here....

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All about Metlifecare

Discover why Metlifecare is one of New Zealand’s best-known names in retirement living....

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More Than a Home

Your guide to thriving in retirement. Discover the benefits of community, comfort, and connection...

Financial and legal

Costs and fees, plus legal terms and requirements, associated with retirement village life.

Costs and fees, plus legal terms and requirements, associated with retirement village life.

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Let’s talk legals’: a simple guide explaining New Zealand retirement village legal terms including ORA, Power of Attorney, and residents’ rights.

Let’s talk legals

Understand your legal obligations and rights when moving into a retirement village. ...

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Money Matters’: must-read financial guide explaining retirement village costs, fees, and value for New Zealand residents.

Money Matters

Plan with confidence with our Money Matters MetGuide...

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Living Costs Compared

Daily expenses, lifestyle tips, and the facts behind the myths. ...

Making a move

Choose the right village and get ready to move with these handy guides and checklists.

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Checking it out’: Your essential New Zealand retirement village checklist, covering lifestyle, care options, costs, facilities, and social activities.

Retirement village checklist

A helpful checklist to help clarify your priorities and compare different villages....

Metlifecare MetGuide 9 – ‘Tips for stress-free decluttering’: expert advice for downsizing from your family home to a New Zealand retirement village.

Downsizing and decluttering tips

Practical tips to help with the emotional process of packing up the family home....

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Decision Time?’: expert guide on how to choose the right New Zealand retirement village, with tips on research, priorities, and professional advice.

How to choose the right village

Handy tips to help you choose a village with confidence. ...

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Top Ten Tips for Families’: expert guide for family and friends supporting loved ones moving into a New Zealand retirement village.

Top 10 tips for family members

Helping loved ones make the decision about where to spend their retirement. ...

Cover of Metlifecare’s “More Than a Home” MetGuide featuring two women painting mugs together.

More Than a Home

Your guide to thriving in retirement. Discover the benefits of community, comfort, and connection...

For family members

Top ten tips for family members and advice for supporting them during their decision-making process.

Metlifecare MetGuide – ‘Top Ten Tips for Families’: expert guide for family and friends supporting loved ones moving into a New Zealand retirement village.

Top 10 tips for family members

Helping loved ones make the decision about where to spend their retirement. ...

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