Kerikeri Retirement Village

02/04/2026

31/03/2026

If you're fed up with the housework, here's a poem about doing something a little more rewarding.

It's called Village Volunteering is the Best Excuse‼

There's always a story worth hearing,
a hand that could do with a hold,
a laugh to be shared over morning tea,
and wisdom you can't buy or be told.

The ironing can wait — you're needed,
the vacuuming? That's not urgent today.
When someone is brightened by simply your presence,
the housework can jolly well stay.

If you'd like to join our family of volunteers and leave the dishes for another day, give us a call on 09 407 0070.

24/03/2026

Thanks for the kind words, Roger 🫶

17/03/2026

If you're wondering what to eat for dinner tonight, perhaps you'd better swing by the Village.

Our team were well represented at the recent Cater Plus Awards, with Site Manager Wayne Olsen receiving a Commitment Award for consistently going above and beyond in his role.

But it didn't stop there. The Village won Regional Site of the Year — an outstanding achievement given there are 67 sites in our region.

We couldn't be prouder of our hardworking team.

10/03/2026

🎈As we celebrate our 40th year, we've had a lot of fun looking back over the history of our Village and it's place within Kerikeri. Were you there for the official opening ceremony on 27 September 1986? Perhaps you knew someone who attended the ceremony or was one of the first Village residents.

We'd love to hear your stories. Drop them in the comments 👇

03/03/2026

What a beautiful and meaningful moment we shared recently. 🙏

We were honoured to welcome Matua Kipa Munro of Ngāti Rehia and Eileen Young from the Catholic Church, who together led a blessing of our village — a moment to acknowledge those who have gone before us, remember loved ones, and welcome peace and renewal into our home.

A heartfelt thank you to Te Hurihanga for their support in making this such a special occasion.

We also have some lovely news to share — please join us in welcoming Storm Apiata as our new Spiritual Advisor. 💛 Storm comes with a deep appreciation for the wonderful foundation Jan Gough has built over the years, and rather than stepping into Jan's shoes, hopes to walk alongside that legacy — nurturing the seeds Jan so carefully sowed.

We know Storm is going to be a wonderful addition to our village whānau, and we look forward to watching this new chapter unfold together.

24/02/2026

Q: Did you know that 1 in 5 Northlanders is aged 65 or over — well above the national average‼

As the only charitable aged care provider in Kerikeri, we are acutely aware of our ageing population and the impacts of an underfunded system.

Read our latest blog to find out what that means for the seniors in our community, and how you can help.👇

17/02/2026

✔ Having a spare room for the grandkids
✔ Friends popping in for a cuppa
✔ Not worrying about house maintenance
✔ More time to spend in the garden
✔ Knowing help is on hand if you need it

Our Village is just that - a people-first community, nestled in a beautiful setting, walking distance to town. But don't take our word for it, come and check it out for yourself at our Open Day on 28 February. Or call Nathan on 09 929 5836 today for a private tour and a cuppa.

10/02/2026

This year marks a special milestone for the Village, and we've got some exciting plans up our sleeve for the months ahead. We'll be sharing these with you soon – but in the meantime, we couldn't resist taking a stroll down memory lane.

We've been digging through the archives, looking at the events and moments that have shaped our very special corner of Northland.

Many thanks to the FNDC Libraries Recollections for letting us share these images with you.

08/02/2026

Kerikeri Retirement Village is needing more volunteers to assist our residents in our care facility.
If you have a little time to give and enjoy working with older people, your support can make a real difference in someone’s day.

Whether it’s helping with activities, companionship, or lending a hand where needed, we’d love to hear from you! 💛
Please message us or contact our volunteer coordinator, Callie, to find out more - volunteer@kerikerivillage.co.nz