Named after the legendary Formula One pioneer Bruce McLaren, this village honours innovation and excellence. Residents enjoy independent living with the security of a vibrant community, or step up to assisted living with chef-prepared meals and housekeeping support. When care needs change, the on-site state-of-the-art care centre—offering rest home, hospital, and specialist dementia care—means you can stay within the same beloved community.
Light, spacious apartments designed with the 70-plus person in mind, thoughtfully laid out for warmth and comfort year-round. Assisted-living serviced apartments add housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, and extra support.
Life at Bruce McLaren is built around connection, activity, and ease.
Residents enjoy a full calendar of organised events, peaceful garden moments, and village outings. The community centre, cinema, library, and workshop encourage hobbies and friendships. Active pursuits include swimming, spa, gym, bowling green, and lawn bowls. Dining room, bar, and regular resident dinners foster togetherness.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Bruce McLaren Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Located in Howick, Bruce McLaren Village sits in beautifully landscaped gardens just minutes from stunning local beaches and scenic walking tracks at Mangemangeroa Reserve. Botany Town Centre—with over 200 stores, restaurants, and entertainment—is a two-minute drive away. Howick Village, nearby, offers shopping, cafés, art, and a Saturday market. The village balances peaceful, secure living with easy access to city amenities and natural beauty.
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Accrues over your first 2.5 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.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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