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Meet The Residents – Brian and Margaret

27 Oct 2026

Where did you move from? Millwater, where we spent eight years in our treasured 221sqm home before moving to The Botanic in December 2021. What do you love most about...

What Happens to Your Home When You Move into a Retirement Village?

19 Oct 2026

Most people moving into a retirement village sell their family home to fund their Occupation Right Agreement (ORA). If your sale is slower than expected, you are not stuck. Talk...

Why younger New Zealanders are looking at retirement living sooner

14 Oct 2026

Why are those of us in our 50’s & 60’s exploring retirement living earlier? Over-55s are exploring retirement living earlier because it lets them choose their preferred home and layout,...

Retirement Age in New Zealand: What You Need to Know

7 Oct 2026

There is no compulsory retirement age in New Zealand. Most people can get NZ Superannuation from age 65 if they meet the residency rules, and you can keep working while...

How to Downsize Without Feeling Overwhelmed

20 Sep 2026

Downsizing for retirement feels manageable when you start three to six months early, work through one category of belongings at a time (not whole rooms), and sort everything using a...

NZ Superannuation and Eligibility: What It Means for Residents at The Botanic

14 Sep 2026

You can get NZ Superannuation if you are 65 or older, are a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or residence class visa holder, normally live in New Zealand when you...