The Helier
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Retirement living · Saint Heliers, Auckland City

The Helier

Oceania Village Company Limited · Saint Heliers, Auckland · independent apartments + rest home & hospital care · harbour views & Glover Park
Life Score
73
Strong
Capital Back
25
the money ↓
See what life here is like — then weigh what it means for your family further down.
The village

Life here

The Helier is a sophisticated community of just 79 independent apartments and 32 care residences, nestled in the heart of Saint Heliers with sweeping views of the Waitematā Harbour and Glover Park. Here, an executive chef-led culinary team, concierge, and chauffeur service ensure that everyday living is elevated—from barista coffees to multi-course dinners, pillow menus to private catering. Life at The Helier balances vibrant social connection with peaceful retreat: stylish communal spaces, a boutique cinema, and resident-led activities sit alongside your private haven, all within walking distance of Auckland's most beautiful spots.

Your home

Living options

Independent Apartments

Timeless design with carefully considered fittings and serene coastal inspiration. One- and two-bedroom options available, ranging from $999,000 to $2.7 million, with layouts from 80 m² to larger corner and north-facing havens.

1 & 2-bedroom apartments
80 m² to larger floor plans
Timeless design & coastal inspiration
Emergency call system in units
Private balconies with views
Living options
A day in the life

What living here is actually like

Resident-led lifestyle services guided by what matters most to you.

A Calendar Full of Meaning

From onsite 'Helier Hour' socials and fitness classes to special interest groups and curated excursions across Auckland, life here balances familiar pleasures with new experiences. Dine with friends in the restaurant, unwind in the stylish lounge overlooking the park, or enjoy a quiet moment in the wine library or cinema.

Helier Hour social events
Fitness & exercise classes
Special interest groups
Organised excursions across Auckland
Resident dinners & entertainment
Arts and crafts activities
Movie nights in boutique cinema
Social outings
Always something on
On your doorstep

Facilities & services

Communal lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
Outdoor area with harbour views
Boutique cinema
Billiards room
Indoor swimming pool and spa
Fitness room & gym
Physiotherapy room
Day spa & hair salon
Café, restaurant & bar
Wine library
Activities studio
Barbecue area
Wellness centre
Concierge service
Chauffeur & communal vehicles
Peace of mind

Care for life, on site

If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. The Helier offers these levels of care on site:

IndependentRest homeHospital
✓ 24/7 registered nurse available · In-home personal assistance (showering, grooming) · Physiotherapy · Wellness centre · Emergency call system
Care and community
Where it is

Setting & neighbourhood

The Helier sits at 28 Waimarie Street in Saint Heliers, one of Auckland's most desirable beachside suburbs. The location affords gorgeous views of surrounding landmarks and promotes an active lifestyle, with Auckland's most beautiful spots—including Glover Park, Achilles Point, and Saint Heliers Beach—serving as your backdrop for leisurely strolls and hikes. Saint Heliers Bay shops are just a 2-minute drive away, and Eastridge Shopping Centre is a short 10-minute drive. The neighbourhood combines coastal charm with urban convenience, offering residents easy access to dining, retail, and recreation.

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Now the practical part

The money — what comes back to your family

You've seen why you'd love it. This is the part most families only discover at the exit statement — so we put it in plain sight. Every figure is from the village's own filed Disclosure Statement.

Capital Back score
25
Capital-unfriendly · #478 of 520
Better than 8% of NZ villages — yet the market median is just 46. The sector is tough.
Deferred fee
30%
charged on your entry price
Your share of capital gain
0%
operator keeps 100% of any uplift
Time to get capital back
not enough resales disclosed
Fees after you leave
Continue
charged until the unit resells
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How the 25 is built

Nothing hidden — every component

The Capital Back score is a transparent weighting of five filed terms — you can see exactly where this village wins and loses.

Move-in fee you don't get back Deferred Management Fee — weighted 30%
30% deferred fee — lower is better.
25
Share of capital growth Capital gain to resident — weighted 15%
0% — the operator keeps any resale uplift.
0
Fees stop when you leave Weekly fees on exit — weighted 15%
Fees continue until the unit resells.
0
Interest if repayment is slow Interest on delayed capital — weighted 10%
Interest is payable if capital is returned late.
100
The filed terms, in plain English

What the Disclosure Statement actually says

Every operator uses different words for the same thing — we normalise them so you can compare like with like.

%

Deferred Management Fee

30%

Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.

Market: median 30%; only 16% of villages charge under 25%.

Capital gain

0% to the resident

Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.

Market: just 8% of NZ villages share any capital gain.
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Fees & interest on exit

Watch this

Weekly fees continue until the unit resells, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.

Market: 220 of 520 villages keep charging weekly fees after you've gone.
Before you sign the ORA

The reckoning usually arrives too late

  • You're buying a licence to occupy, not the home — you can't sell, rent or borrow against it.
  • A large deferred fee is gone within a few years, whatever the unit later sells for.
  • Your family carries the risk of how long resale takes — and the operator's ability to pay.
  • None of this is hidden — it's all in the Disclosure Statement most people sign without reading.
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