Atawhai sits in beautiful, park-like grounds on Gloucester Street in Taradale, Napier, where friends and family can visit easily and residents stay connected to local life. The art deco city of Napier, Hastings, and Havelock North are all a short trip away, while nearby amenities include golf courses, garden centres, and a community sports arena. Whether you choose a sunny villa with a north-facing garden or move into care when needed, Atawhai offers a personalised, warm approach to ageing well—with activities, van trips, and a focus on connection, learning, and purpose woven through daily life.
Comfortable, affordable independent villas with sunny gardens and modern conveniences.
A vibrant community where residents stay active, connected and engaged.
Atawhai's programme is built on the Five Ways to Wellbeing—connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, and give back. Residents enjoy van trips, happy hours, exercise classes, arts and crafts, movie nights, book clubs, and themed lunches. On-site services include a hairdresser, podiatrist, and free WiFi to stay in touch with loved ones.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Atawhai Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Atawhai is conveniently located on Gloucester Street in Taradale, Napier, with a bus stop right outside the gate for easy access to the beautiful art deco city of Napier, Hastings, and Havelock North. Taradale itself is just a short stroll away, bursting with lovely shops, cafés, and restaurants. The surrounding area offers plenty of amenities including golf courses, garden centres, a large community sports arena hosting sporting and social functions, and a heated swimming pool at the nearby school. The village itself is set in spacious, park-like grounds with a cherry-tree-lined driveway and colourful gardens.
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Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.
Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident. (Operator-stated average: 160.1 days.)
Weekly fees continue until the unit resells, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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