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Media Release
Palmerston North Village expansion complete
Metlifecare and Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust are thrilled to announce the completion of 43 new 2-bedroom independent living villas, marking a significant expansion of Metlifecare’s existing Palmerston North Village.
23 July 2024
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Village News
How to choose a new life
Retirement villages have a surprising amount of living options.
22 July 2024
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Village News
From care to career
Sharlin's journey began when she came to Aotearoa from Fiji at 21 years old to complete the National Support of Older People Level 3 qualifications, having felt that she wanted to pursue a career in helping others and making a difference.
22 July 2024
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Recipes
Potato Topped Pie
Transform your leftovers into a delicious potato-topped pie with this 'Love Food Hate Waste' winter warming recipe.
16 July 2024
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Media Release
Weiti Care: introducing Aotearoa's first 6 Green Star care home
Metlifecare’s new ‘Weiti Care’ building, located at Gulf Rise Village in Auckland’s Red Beach, is the first aged residential care home in New Zealand to be certified with a globally recognised 6 Green Star sustainability rating by NZGBC.
25 June 2024
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Village News
The relief of the reluctant resident
The retirement village resident who hated it - then loved it!
14 June 2024