Karaka Pines Villages

25/09/2025

Construction at the new clubhouse is well underway at Karaka Lifestyle Estate in Auckland. Until recently, the building site was fully fenced off — but that didn’t stop one resident from keeping a close eye on the action.

Trevor (affectionately known as "Where’s Wally") became a regular at the viewing spot, often spotted peeking through the site window to check on progress. In true KLE spirit, Village Manager Christina joined in the fun by putting up a "Wally’s Window" sign and naming the spot "Wally’s Door".

Now that the fence and gate have come down, it’s the end of an era for Wally’s Door — and the beginning of something exciting. The new Clubhouse is looking fantastic, and residents are eagerly awaiting its opening very soon.

18/09/2025

Spring has arrived at Kempton Park in Tauranga, and the camellias are putting on a stunning display throughout the village.

Visitors are welcome to come and experience the beauty of the village in spring. Three villas are available now — learn more about the homes here: karakapines.co.nz/kempton-park-properties/

17/09/2025

At Karaka Lifestyle Estate, the talented Maintenance Team is building a series of “sit-a-whiles” — charming little garden spots designed for exactly what the name suggests: sitting a while. Once finished and framed by growing greenery, these spots will be perfect for residents and their families to relax, chat, or simply watch the world go by.

15/09/2025

Every three months at Roseland Park, residents come together for a day of friendly competition. Teams participate in a mix of indoor and outdoor games, accompanied by plenty of laughter, refreshments at halftime, and, of course, a prize for the winners.

12/09/2025

At Roseland Park in Hamilton, the craft group recently put their talents on display, showcasing everything from scarves and blankets to sculptures, paintings and drawings. It’s a creative and generous group. In addition to their personal projects, they regularly knit woollen squares which are sewn into blankets, as well as caps, beanies and fingerless gloves. These are donated through a local church charity and sent to those in need, both locally and overseas, including places like Ukraine.

12/09/2025

It’s all go at Karaka Pines Rototuna, with plenty of exciting developments underway — including the very first Stanaway homes. Stay tuned for more updates!

Plenty is happening at Karaka Pines Rototuna right now, and we’re especially excited to see the first Stanaway homes taking shape.

These homes have been very popular at Karaka Lifestyle Estate due to their spacious layouts, great entertaining spaces and modern style.

It’s a great milestone for the village, and we’re looking forward to sharing more as things progress.

22/08/2025

At Roseland Park, chilly winter evenings are the perfect excuse to cosy up for a movie night. Residents enjoyed the latest films together with a sweet treat — an ice cream piled high with their favourite toppings!

21/08/2025

‘The Red Team’ visited Karaka Lifestyle Estate on Tuesday morning with an informal yet informative presentation. Residents appreciated the information shared and had plenty of questions, which the team answered thoroughly. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a morning tea and the chance to mix and mingle. The highlight of the visit was the big red fire truck, which they drove right into the Clubhouse Courtyard!

20/08/2025

Wayne, a resident of Regency Park, was a computing tutor at the local polytechnic for 23 years before running his own computing business. Recently, he has reached out to fellow residents at Regency Park with important information about Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October. While computers will continue to function, they could become vulnerable to security risks, such as viruses.

Wayne has invested many hours securing the best local deal for residents needing to update their computers. He has also met one-on-one with residents to understand their needs and assist with setting up their new systems, all in exchange for koha to the village social club.

It is wonderful to have people like Wayne, who so generously give their time to support others and enrich our communities.

20/08/2025

Wayne was a computing tutor at the local polytechnic for 23 years before running his own computing business for 12 years. Recently, he has reached out to fellow residents with important information about Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October. While computers will continue to function, they could become vulnerable to security risks, such as viruses.

Wayne has invested many hours securing the best local deal for our residents needing to update their computers. He has also met one-on-one with residents to understand their needs and assist with setting up their new systems, all in exchange for koha to our village social club.

It is wonderful to have people like Wayne, who so generously give their time to support others and enrich our communities. Thanks for all the hard work!

06/07/2025

On a cold morning like today, it’s hard to imagine jumping in the water for a swim – but that’s exactly what Karaka Lifestyle Estate residents did on the 25th of June to raise funds for South Auckland Riding for the Disabled.

Well done to everyone involved.

03/07/2025

At Woodcroft Estate, the crafts group has been busy knitting cosy garments for babies in the NICU. With winter well and truly here, their handmade pieces will bring comfort and warmth when it’s needed most. Off to the hospital!

18/09/2024

The Regency Park clubhouse has just undergone a fresh makeover, and residents marked the occasion with a delightful wine and cheese afternoon. It was a wonderful way to celebrate, and here's to many more enjoyable events in the revamped space!

12/08/2024

Mucking in for the community! Our talented resident, Keith Granger, has been hard at work in the Residents' workshop, crafting replacement letterboxes for the village. The results are fantastic—thanks to Keith's dedication and skill.

13/05/2024

Take a look at this breathtaking photo of the Aurora Australis captured on Saturday night by Grace, a resident of Karaka Pines Regency Park in Rotorua. Did you manage to snap a picture too? Share it with us in the comments below!

01/05/2024

The newly refurbished library at Regency Park, a comfortable haven for book lovers, was recently reopened by our resident librarian, Gwyn Hanson. Gwyn, who has tenderly cared for our library for 17 years, first opened it in 2007 with just 19 books.

Today, thanks to many generous donations from our residents, it houses approximately 1,000 books, making it a treasured spot to sit and enjoy a good read.

28/03/2024

Karaka Pines Village Photo Competition

Calling all resident enthusiastic photographers! As we embrace this spectacular time of year, with our villages adorned in vibrant flowers and buzzing with social activities, Karaka Pines Village invites you to participate in our photo competition.

Capture This:
Anything from the stunning village scenery, blooming gardens, to residents enjoying our facilities.

Winning Rewards:
🎖️ Village Winner: Earn a $60 voucher for your local café, a treat from KPV to enjoy a lovely lunch.
🥇 Overall Winner: The top photo across all villages secures a $150 supermarket voucher, courtesy of KPV.

Participation Details:
Submit your village photos to your Village Manager by 12th April 2024.
Start snapping those moments 😊

*Note: All photographs may be utilised for village marketing purposes.

28/02/2024

A highlight of our summer was celebrating with resident Eric Hogg as he reached the incredible age of 100! The village came together for a celebration during happy hour on a recent Friday. It was an honour to have local MP Todd McClay join us to extend his well wishes to Eric. Cheers to 100, Eric!