The Botanic offers the very best in luxury resort-style retirement living, enabling retirees to live a life full of purpose, wellness, connection and joy.
At The Botanic, we believe in the incredible power of nature to support and influence our residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.
At the same time, we acknowledge that each and every one of our residents is unique and diverse, and it is with this understanding that we have developed The Botanic’s intimate but open-plan village design, and invested in an impressive range of world-class amenities.
The end result is a modern retirement village that is rich in connection and community, supporting like-minded residents to live the retirement they choose in a vibrant, nature-rich environment.
The Botanic really is the very best in class in modern retirement living, offering residents lifestyle, wellness, and beautifully designed spaces, so they can live well, naturally, in their golden years.
Our vision is to make life and living at The Botanic a joyful, purposeful, healthy, and secure experience by creating exceptional indoor and outdoor environments to support our residents to live their best lives.
Central to everything is our belief in the power of nature and connection to influence our wellbeing and quality of life. Our vibrant community offers young-at-heart retirees a purposeful lifestyle in an environment that’s all about living well, naturally.
We continually draw on fresh thinking and review global best practises to ensure we are setting the highest standards and paying attention to the smallest details in every area of our village.
Our residents are redefining the retirement age by engaging with tech, leading purposeful lives, and striving to be fit, strong, and active. Healthspan is as important as lifespan, and our village environment supports a dynamic mix of social connection and physical activity, with plenty of space to engage and relax in nature.
The diversity of our residents contributes to the rich tapestry of our village, and everyone has differing goals and hopes for their retirement years. It is with this knowledge that we ensure all of our residents have personal agency, and are treated with dignity and respect. We are open, transparent, and accountable and everyone is treated as if they’re part of the family – because they are.
If we are to age well in life, it is important we remain flexible, open, and embrace change. Residents and staff are supported to make the community their own, while growing a sense of self and purpose. Our age-inclusive design and modern technology offers security to our residents while also providing freedom and connection in the village, and beyond.
17 Small Road, Silverdale
The Botanic is led by a dedicated team of professionals who are warm and welcoming, and committed to providing the best care and experience for residents and their families.
Andrea Strongman
Andrea is our Village Manager and is a warm and welcoming guiding star for our Residents and their families. She is a people person and is most happy when she is combining her love of community with her passion for retirement and aged care living.
Andrea has extensive experience in Auckland’s healthcare sector, holding a number of senior management and operational roles over the last decade. Outside of work, she has two young children who keep her on her toes.
Michelle Pipping
Michelle leads our Sales Team and brings plenty of experience, compassion, and empathy to the role. She has worked in the residential building and retirement industry for more than 20 years, and enjoys working closely with retirees to support them into a new home.
Michelle is a Hibiscus Coast resident herself, and has a strong knowledge of property in the North Shore and Rodney areas. She is a mum of one, and enjoys camping, travel, and hiking.
Kathryn Rule
Kathryn has worked in the retirement and aged care sectors for 9 years and has supported The Botanic’s Sales Team since 2023. She enjoys helping retirees transition into village life, and watching them thrive in a new community environment. Kathryn is a mum of two young women, and lives rurally with her husband.
Nicole Byrne
Nicole joined The Botanic team in 2023 and is the go-to for retirees and new Residents moving into our village, providing advice and end-to-end support to help them into their new home. She loves meeting new people, creating new friendships, and the hugs and laughter that are ‘a daily bonus”.
Nicole is a busy mum of three daughters, two cats, and her ‘easiest child’ – Jasper, the rescue dog. She loves beach walks and being in nature.
Gina Beasley
Gina immigrated to New Zealand in 2002 with her husband and young family. She brings plenty of experience to the role having worked across industry and in practice, and says no two days are the same at The Botanic which is why she loves her work.
Gina manages The Botanic’s financial reporting, budgeting, and other administrative requirements. Outside of work, she enjoys socialising, walking, hiking, and skiing.
Stephen Findlay
Stephen is The Botanic’s maintenance manager and was previously a licenced residential builder. He is on-hand to help residents with whatever they need – from changing a lightbulb, to building a flatpack, or sorting an issue with a heat pump. He loves interacting with residents and helping them to live a maintenance-free, happy life.
In his spare time, Stephen likes to go boating, fishing, and spending time with his lovely wife.
Jon Cowley
Jon is our Village Gardener and has more than two decades experience working in horticulture, landscaping, and amenity gardening.
Jon loves working outside in nature, and he is kept busy shaping The Botanic’s trademark estate-like gardens and chatting to green-fingered retirees. He is looking forward to working on The Summer Garden near the Nikau apartments, and watching it evolve into a feature in the village.
Alan Edwards
Alan has spent 25 years working in senior leadership and governance roles in the Retirement and Aged Care sectors. His passion lies in creating environments that enhance the well-being and quality of life for retirees, and he strongly believes in integrating nature and community into retirement living spaces.
Outside of work he likes to travel, spend time with family, and aspires to be the world’s greatest grandad.
Wayne Wright Jr
Wayne Wright Jr is an entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Tauranga. The Wright Family Foundation, co-founded by Wayne’s parents, supports various community initiatives, particularly those benefiting children and families, and they own BestStart Educare, one of New Zealand’s largest preschool providers.
The family has a range of business interests including investments in property development and the retirement sector.
Wayne has an MBA and Post Graduate Certificate in Business Research from Waikato University, and completed Doctoral research, with publications in firm theory and social capital theory at Curtin University.
Kevin Clark
Kevin has 25 years’ experience project-managing a wide range of commercial and large-scale projects including health care, retirement and aged care facilities. He is focused on supporting the construction and development of The Botanic group, and developing the luxury brand. Kevin has held multiple directorships and governance roles.
Matthew Ellingham
Matt has spent more than 25 years in the building industry and has a deep understanding of architecture, urban design principles, and structural and civil engineering. He has project-managed industrial and commercial developments, residential apartments, retail centres, education and health care facilities, and retirement and aged care villages.
Matt is a co-founder and director of Matvin Group with Kevin. He is a qualified carpenter by trade and if he’s not at work, you’ll find him dirt-bike riding or fishing.
Andrea Strongman
Andrea is our Village Manager and is a warm and welcoming guiding star for our Residents and their families. She is a people person and is most happy when she is combining her love of community with her passion for retirement and aged care living.
Andrea has extensive experience in Auckland’s healthcare sector, holding a number of senior management and operational roles over the last decade. Outside of work, she has two young children who keep her on her toes.
Michelle Pipping
Michelle leads our Sales Team and brings plenty of experience, compassion, and empathy to the role. She has worked in the residential building and retirement industry for more than 20 years, and enjoys working closely with retirees to support them into a new home.
Michelle is a Hibiscus Coast resident herself, and has a strong knowledge of property in the North Shore and Rodney areas. She is a mum of one, and enjoys camping, travel, and hiking.
Kathryn Rule
Kathryn has worked in the retirement and aged care sectors for 9 years and has supported The Botanic’s Sales Team since 2023. She enjoys helping retirees transition into village life, and watching them thrive in a new community environment. Kathryn is a mum of two young women, and lives rurally with her husband.
Nicole Byrne
Nicole joined The Botanic team in 2023 and is the go-to for retirees and new Residents moving into our village, providing advice and end-to-end support to help them into their new home. She loves meeting new people, creating new friendships, and the hugs and laughter that are ‘a daily bonus”.
Nicole is a busy mum of three daughters, two cats, and her ‘easiest child’ – Jasper, the rescue dog. She loves beach walks and being in nature.
Gina Beasley
Gina immigrated to New Zealand in 2002 with her husband and young family. She brings plenty of experience to the role having worked across industry and in practice, and says no two days are the same at The Botanic which is why she loves her work.
Gina manages The Botanic’s financial reporting, budgeting, and other administrative requirements. Outside of work, she enjoys socialising, walking, hiking, and skiing.
Stephen Findlay
Stephen is The Botanic’s maintenance manager and was previously a licenced residential builder. He is on-hand to help residents with whatever they need – from changing a lightbulb, to building a flatpack, or sorting an issue with a heat pump. He loves interacting with residents and helping them to live a maintenance-free, happy life.
In his spare time, Stephen likes to go boating, fishing, and spending time with his lovely wife.
Jon Cowley
Jon is our Village Gardener and has more than two decades experience working in horticulture, landscaping, and amenity gardening.
Jon loves working outside in nature, and he is kept busy shaping The Botanic’s trademark estate-like gardens and chatting to green-fingered retirees. He is looking forward to working on The Summer Garden near the Nikau apartments, and watching it evolve into a feature in the village.
Alan Edwards
Alan has spent 25 years working in senior leadership and governance roles in the Retirement and Aged Care sectors. His passion lies in creating environments that enhance the well-being and quality of life for retirees, and he strongly believes in integrating nature and community into retirement living spaces.
Outside of work he likes to travel, spend time with family, and aspires to be the world’s greatest grandad.
Wayne Wright Jr
Wayne Wright Jr is an entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Tauranga. The Wright Family Foundation, co-founded by Wayne’s parents, supports various community initiatives, particularly those benefiting children and families, and they own BestStart Educare, one of New Zealand’s largest preschool providers.
The family has a range of business interests including investments in property development and the retirement sector.
Wayne has an MBA and Post Graduate Certificate in Business Research from Waikato University, and completed Doctoral research, with publications in firm theory and social capital theory at Curtin University.
Kevin Clark
Kevin has 25 years’ experience project-managing a wide range of commercial and large-scale projects including health care, retirement and aged care facilities. He is focused on supporting the construction and development of The Botanic group, and developing the luxury brand. Kevin has held multiple directorships and governance roles.
Matthew Ellingham
Matt has spent more than 25 years in the building industry and has a deep understanding of architecture, urban design principles, and structural and civil engineering. He has project-managed industrial and commercial developments, residential apartments, retail centres, education and health care facilities, and retirement and aged care villages.
Matt is a co-founder and director of Matvin Group with Kevin. He is a qualified carpenter by trade and if he’s not at work, you’ll find him dirt-bike riding or fishing.
To place a hold on a villa or apartment you will need to complete an application with Michelle or Jan, and pay a $5000 deposit.
Your deposit is held in a trust account by Anchorage Trustee Services and is fully refundable if you decide at any point that you don’t want to proceed.
Michelle and Jan are highly experienced in aged care living, and will explain everything to you so that you fully understand the paperwork. This is then sent to your lawyer who will provide you with independent legal advice.
There are two independent living options at The Botanic Silverdale. There are one, two, and three-bedroom villas, and one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Every home can accommodate high-level home care support.
Development will soon begin on our full continuum-of-care offering which includes specialised residential aged care, and a dedicated memory care facility.
If you’d like more information about The Botanic’s care offering, please get in touch with Michelle or Jan in our Sales Office.
Residents pay an entry payment (the price of your villa, apartment, or care suite) which is determined by the type of home you choose.
To secure your home, you will enter into an Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) with The Botanic. This gives you the right to occupy your home in The Botanic Silverdale and also details the relevant terms and conditions. Our Sales Team can explain an ORA to you, and your lawyer will also help you with this.
If you leave the village, which you can end at any time by giving 30 days’ notice, this entry payment will be refunded to you or your family less a Deferred Management Fee (DMF).
The DMF is calculated at 10% per year for three years and will not exceed 30% of your entry payment. If you live with us for less than three years, the DMF will be accrued on a pro-rata basis.
The DMF enables your right to occupy your home for as long as you choose, the use of the community facilities, and the refurbishment and selling of your home after you leave the village. Interior and exterior maintenance of your home is included and managed by The Botanic staff team for the duration of your residency.
The DMF also ensures that any costs associated with maintaining the village to the highest of standards are covered, and you are not required to refurbish your home upon termination (excluding wilful damage).
Your entry payment, less the DMF, will be paid back to you or your beneficiaries when you leave the village.
Yes, residents pay a weekly outgoings fee (the Village Fee) as a contribution towards the general operation of The Botanic.
This fee contributes to the day-to-day running of the village, the maintenance of the grounds and facilities, routine maintenance, the salaries of village staff, village insurances, rates, taxes, and other costs such as electricity and water for the common areas.
The Village Fee is fixed for life and even if costs increase during your time at The Botanic, your Village Fee will never increase.
Costs not included in the Village Fee include your personal electricity, and phone and internet charges. These will be paid directly by you.
The Outgoings Payment (or weekly fee) is $215.00 and is fixed for life. However, until such time as the Main Amenities Building or the Care Home is built (whichever is sooner), The Botanic will discount the Outgoings Payment to $185.00.
The Outgoings Payment covers the following:
Rates
Water rates
Building insurance
Upkeep of gardens
Maintenance of the dwelling (internal and external)
Upkeep of communal facilities
Rubbish Removal
Security
The salaries of all employees directly employed to deliver village operational services.
Your Village Fee remains payable until you provide us with vacant possession of your unit, following the termination of the ORA.
Chattels provided by The Botanic and interior maintenance is covered by The Botanic unless there is wilful damage, or the damage is considered beyond fair wear and tear.
These costs are included in the weekly Village Fee but insurance for household contents, motor vehicle, and personal effects remain your responsibility.
Yes, once our Care Home is operational, we will offer a comprehensive range of home care support services. We understand that everyone’s needs are different and from time to time you may need more assistance.
You can create a bespoke package specifically to suit your needs, which means you only pay for the services you require. Please contact Michelle and Jan in our Show Home to discuss this.
Yes, all villas have an allocated carpark. Underground parking is available for apartment residents. Speak to the Sales team if you don’t require a car park, and there may be a reduction in price.
Designated visitor parking is provided for friends and family who are visiting Residents, and those who require parking for business purposes. These parks are available for short-term parking.
The Botanic offers all levels of support and we understand that over time your accommodation needs may change. To help meet Residents’ changing needs, an aged care home and specialist memory care facility are in development.
We are responsible for and committed to finding a new resident for your home as quickly as possible and will control the sales and marketing process. Any introduction of potential residents is warmly welcomed.
Yes, The Botanic will ensure that any personal information, including your medical records, are stored securely.
We will not share any private and confidential information with anyone other than persons properly authorised via a Power of Attorney. The Botanic affords our Residents personal agency, and supports people to live independently within a secure, connected and respectful community.
The Botanic is staffed with appropriately qualified and experienced people including a Village Manager who will be your point of contact for any immediate concerns within The Botanic.
The Botanic also operates a formal complaint process as required by the Code of Practice 2008.
It has never happened to us yet, but to give you peace of mind the ORA includes a provision for a 90 Day Money Back Guarantee if a Resident’s decision to leave is based on socialisation and fit in the village.
The Botanic Silverdale is unlike many other retirement villages in that we encourage intergenerational connection and community engagement. We welcome visitors.
People living in Silverdale and the surrounding districts are free to visit our village, enjoy coffee, a wine, or a meal, and (when appropriate and at our discretion) participate in Resident activities such as bowls.
Absolutely! The Botanic fully understands that pets are an important part of the family.
Please speak with our Village Manager in advance of moving in and they will provide you with an approval. Your pet is then welcome to move in with you at The Botanic.
Pet owners have standard responsibilities, and these are detailed in our village rules.
Of course. We understand the importance of family and friends and they are welcome to stay for short periods of time at The Botanic. All we ask is that you let us know if you have friends or family who will be staying for longer than a week.
Under the Retirement Villages Act 2003, a Statutory Supervisor must be appointed (unless an exemption is granted). The Statutory Supervisor represents The Botanic’s Residents, oversees the management of the village, and monitors the financial position.
The Statutory Supervisor also holds a first ranking memorial over the title and assets of the village operator. Anchorage Trustee Services Limited is the Statutory Supervisor for The Botanic.
Trustpower, PowerShop, Meridian Energy, Mercury Energy and Genesis Energy all provide power to The Botanic.
Yes, a water filter can be installed, post occupation. This must be an inline filter. It cannot be a separate tap on the bench.
For those units where a bench-mounted option is possible, please bear in mind that our benches are stone, and that ‘making good’ will involve replacement of the bench along with matching elements such as the rear bench and splash back.
In lower-level villas you can have a non-plumbed ice maker, and a chilled water fridge.
Yes, ceiling fans can be installed. Due to design constraints, the location of ceiling fans has been predetermined. Please request ceiling fan information from our Show Home team.
All carparks are EV-capable. A dedicated circuit and outlet will require installation prior to charging being available, which can be up to 7.4kW, 32A.
Residents are only able to utilise the installed fixed clothesline. No temporary drying racks or similar are to be used or installed outside.
For those units with no exterior clothesline, clothes must be dried using a drier, or a rack assembled inside your home as per the village rules.
The plans are taken from our design documentation. The final construction must allow for acceptable construction tolerances as per the New Zealand Building Code.
We may also make minor changes as we progress through construction in the case of unforeseen events. Should there be any notable change, we will discuss this with you directly.
The internet is provided through Bestcomm, which enables us to provide internet at a much cheaper rate than would otherwise be available.
Yes, but please note;
Garden sheds are not allowed in the village, however the Community Garden is a significant area and includes a large, well-equipped garden shed.