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Planted for this place
When residents at Ōtau Ridge take a stroll around their recently-opened native walking track and pass the Wairoa River, they’re surrounded by more than just beautiful landscaping – they’re immersed in a carefully designed, sustainable ecosystem.
17 March 2026
Media Release
Approval clears way for Metlifecare’s first Hawke’s Bay village
Metlifecare will begin construction on its first Hawke’s Bay retirement village in September, after receiving resource consent approval from Napier City Council.
03 March 2026
Recipes
Avocado and chocolate mousse
Silky smooth and rich in deep cocoa flavour, each spoonful delivers a perfectly balanced blend of flavours. Ready in just minutes, this super-easy dessert is ideal for effortless entertaining or a midweek sweet treat.
02 March 2026
Village Voices
One step at a time with Nicky
There’s never a dull day at 7 Saint Vincent, and Village Manager Nicky Rijns wouldn’t have it any other way. With a background in nursing and a natural flair for leadership, her energy, compassion, and steady approach set the rhythm of this village.
23 February 2026
Village News
Welcome to the bug hotel
There's a new "hotel" at Greenwood Park, and its already welcoming some very special guests. Resident Brian Pratt has built a charming bug hotel, creating a sanctuary for native insects and adding a new point of interest to our natural landscape.
19 February 2026
Village News
Sailing in to adventure
Gulf Rise resident Joan Mill still vividly remembers the year she and her husband set sail from England to New Zealand aboard a 43-foot yacht. With six children onboard, it was a bold family adventure unlike anything they’d known before.
12 February 2026