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Metlifecare opens $63m Fairway Gardens Care Home in Botany
Metlifecare has officially opened its newest Care Home at Fairway Gardens in East Auckland, marking an important milestone for the village and for aged residential care in the East Auckland region.
25 June 2026
Recipes
Orange soy glazed beef
The stir-fried steak has a deliciously sticky Asian-inspired orange soy glaze that brings the dish together. This is a light and speedy dinner to feed hungry mouths.
24 June 2026
Media Release
Ōtau Ridge achieves globally recognised Green Star Communities certification
Metlifecare’s Ōtau Ridge retirement village in Clevedon has achieved a 4-Star Green Star Communities certification from the New Zealand Green Building Council.
19 June 2026
Village News
Two new care homes
For families considering moving a loved one into aged residential care, it can mean entering a chapter that feels unfamiliar and maybe even overwhelming. But new care home designs are changing what to expect when you walk through the front doors.
16 June 2026
Village News
Poppy perfection at Forest Lake Gardens
A talented group of knitters from Metlifecare’s Forest Lake Gardens in Hamilton has captured hearts across New Zealand after creating a striking large-scale ANZAC tribute celebrating remembrance, creativity and community spirit.
19 May 2026
Recipes
Moroccan chicken couscous
Warm, comforting, and full of flavour, this Moroccan Chicken Couscous is the perfect midweek meal. It’s a versatile dish that’s just as good for using up leftover roast chicken or whatever is in the fridge.
13 May 2026