Nestled in the picturesque Kopeopeo neighbourhood of Whakatāne, Mary Shapley is a welcoming boutique retirement village surrounded by attractive, award-winning gardens and close to town amenities. With 29 villas and 22 apartments, it offers a mix of privacy and community—residents can enjoy a vibrant social calendar of movie nights, games, high teas, and happy hours, or embrace a quieter, more independent lifestyle. An on-site care home means that as needs change, residents can access rest home and hospital care without leaving their community.
Choose between low-maintenance villas in a secure, relaxed setting or lock-up-and-leave apartments with economical, stylish design.
Village life is what you make it—fun and active, or quiet and relaxing.
A rich calendar of events and activities encourages residents to mingle with like-minded people, while communal spaces and village transport support both social connection and independence.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Mary Shapley Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Mary Shapley is located in the picturesque Whakatāne township in the eastern Bay of Plenty, well-known for its generous sunshine hours. The village sits in a tranquil rural setting nestled among award-winning gardens, yet remains within easy reach of Whakatāne town centre with its supermarkets, parks, library, and variety of cafes and restaurants. Residents like Suresh appreciate staying connected to the community where they have spent years, while others, like Anne, enjoy magnificent sunsets and the vibrant social life the village offers.
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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: 215 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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