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Where a new lifestyle awaits

Discover community, convenience and contemporary living right in the heart of Hamilton.

  • Easy Living
  • Security
  • Ready for you
  • Tailored to you
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  • Embrace Easy Living 

    Enjoy having more time in your day to focus on the things you love and let us take care of monotonous home maintenance. Your weekly fee covers lawn and garden care, building cleaning and insurance, and repairs for general wear and tear. Never take out a wheely bin again! Every apartment has a convenient rubbish collection point, and better yet, it’s under cover. You’ll also reduce the hassle of looking after so many bills, with the village managing council and water rates and building insurance. 

  • A Sense of Security

    Knowing that you have neighbours close-by can provide an extra sense of security. As a precautionary measure for our resident’s safety, access to apartments is by electronic key fob, or via the communications panel or by phone in each apartment. There are security cameras around the village and security patrols at night too. The onsite Care Centre is staffed 24/7 and call bells in your apartment can connect you to the care team in the event of an emergency.

     

     

     

     

  • A Home Ready for You 

    Apartments at Awatere come with window dressings as well as an oven, hob and dishwasher. There are handy tech. points ready to connect your TV, internet and phone. Most apartments also come with their own carpark at no added cost for as long as you are driving. If you need assistance with setting up technology, mounting your TV and hanging pictures, we can arrange for someone to help with this.  

  • Tailored to you 

    Being part of a village doesn’t mean you give up your autonomy. At Awatere, we encourage residents to be as busy as they want to be. Some only attend the occasional activity, where others like to join in most of the planned events - it’s completely up to you. And, being so close to town and public transport, it’s easy to continue with the groups and hobbies in the local community that are important to you.

Amenities

Awatere Bowling Green
Bowling Green
Library
Library
Nurse Practitioner Clinic
Nurse Practitioner Clinic
Café
Café
Media Room
Media Room
Communal Gardens
Communal Gardens
Lounge and Dining
Lounge and Dining
Workshop
Workshop

Featured Homes

Our 1, 2 or 2+ bedroom apartments are finished in warm, natural tones and have that inviting feel that makes you look forward to coming home. 

Effortless Living
Brand new apartments

Effortless Living

2

1.5

1

$620,000

Stylish Sanctuary
Brand new apartments

Stylish Sanctuary

2

2

1

$950,000

Meet Our Team

Supportive, approachable and with a welcome sense of humour, our village team at Awatere are there to provide a helping hand right from your first visit.  
Kylie Hill
Kylie Hill
Village Manager
Kylie started her journey with Oceania in 2003 in her hometown of Whitianga. Initially in an administrative role, she was recognised for her value to the team and later took on the position of Care &...
Kylie started her journey with Oceania in 2003 in her hometown of Whitianga. Initially in an administrative role, she was recognised for her value to the team and later took on the position of Care & Village Manager. Kylie then made the move to Hamilton and has been at Awatere since the inception of our beautiful new apartment buildings. She works closely with the residents to ensure the smooth running of the village and won’t hesitate to join in the fun and mix and mingle when there’s an event on. Kylie’s favourite part of her role is supporting the village community and seeing residents enjoying all of the new opportunities and friendships they have at Awatere. Kylie lives with her husband and has grown-up twin sons. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her family and go travelling.  
Brenda Edwards
Brenda Edwards
Sales Manager
Before coming to Awatere, Brenda spent 16 years in the real estate sector with Lodge. In her role as Sales Manager, she loves being able to use her skills to help match people with their new home and...
Before coming to Awatere, Brenda spent 16 years in the real estate sector with Lodge. In her role as Sales Manager, she loves being able to use her skills to help match people with their new home and support them through the transition of moving. Now, Brenda particularly enjoys being able to see the other side of the journey, watching residents settle in and making the most of village living. Brenda is Hamilton born and bred, and lives locally with her husband and dog Archie. On the weekends she likes to head to the coromandel, attend local theatre event and put new recipes to the test.  
Jennifer Tilley
Jennifer Tilley
Administrator
Jennifer is the friendly face you’ll find welcoming visitors and residents at reception. She has a varied background that has given her a raft of skills, having worked in a hospital, early childhood,...
Jennifer is the friendly face you’ll find welcoming visitors and residents at reception. She has a varied background that has given her a raft of skills, having worked in a hospital, early childhood, for a charity, and spending time as a stay-at-home mum. Looking after all the administrative tasks of the Village, Jennifer is always available to answer questions and is a fount of knowledge in regard to local activities and services. Jennifer particularly enjoys helping residents settle into the village and working with the team to provide a safe and welcoming community at Awatere. At home, Jennifer has a busy schedule supporting her three teenagers at their sports games and being ‘Mum taxi.’ She is a keen baker and loves to get stuck in with DIY and landscaping projects. 
Taryn Ashby
Taryn Ashby
Village Coordinator

Taryn’s background is in tourism, having worked in several hotels in Hamilton as well as at Disneyworld in Florida. As Village Coordinator her role is primarily planning events and activities for...

Taryn’s background is in tourism, having worked in several hotels in Hamilton as well as at Disneyworld in Florida. As Village Coordinator her role is primarily planning events and activities for residents, anything from a gondola ride in Rotorua to theme days such as St Patrick’s Day or Melbourne Cup festivities. Taryn has a lot of fun planning a busy social calendar for residents - and joining in some of the activities too! Outside of work she likes to go to the gym, reading and going to concerts.

Testimonials

“There will be times when I think ‘I haven’t seen anyone for a while’ and you go out and there’s almost always someone in the community centre or the gym. It’s about achieving a balance between being on your own and integrating with people. It’s all right there at your door.”

Awatere Resident 

“Straight away I loved the modern buildings and the layout. When I walk through the village at night you see all of the buildings beautifully lit. It gives me a safe, wrap-around feeling.”

Kath, Awatere Resident 

 

 “I absolutely love living here. Everyone says it takes a while to adjust when you move into a retirement village, but I adjusted on day one. And my children think I am living in a five-star hotel.”

Bev, Awatere Resident 

“Awatere appealed to us because of its central city location, small size and style. The apartments are well designed and fitted out – easy to convert into your home. A monthly activity program provides plenty of interesting events and our lifestyle has been greatly enhanced by having more leisure time. The magnificent well-equipped workshop is great to do those small jobs in. All the above is supported by obliging Village staff.”

Ross & Joy, Awatere Residents 

“Family and friends are welcome any time and I can come and go just as easily as I do. And they love seeing how comfortable and cosy I am. I spent some time at a prior village, and I can say without a doubt that this is far better. There’s more to do, plenty of space, better facilities and wonderful people. That makes for happy days every day.” 

Don, Awatere Resident 

“One of the main reasons we chose Awatere over another retirement village is that it’s not too big. It feels personal and like an intimate, close-knit community. If a retirement centre is too large it can actually be quite hard for people to get around. At Awatere you never have to walk too far to get anywhere which makes life so much easier.”

Awatere Residents  

“We’d never lived in an apartment before and it did take a while to figure out what we could bring with us from our family home. But down-sizing our belongings hasn’t meant we’ve had to downsize our lifestyle. If anything, our life is much fuller now. Jon was originally hesitant about moving into a community like this, but a year later he can’t stop raving about it. Awatere Village really is our home now. We love it here.”

Diane and Jon, Awatere Residents 

 

“I don’t have enough time to do all the things I wanted to do. In fact, I am busier than I was before. It is easy to fill in your day, and there is always someone around if you want to have company but by the same token you can have your own space.”

Awatere Resident 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I redecorate or alter my home?

In many cases this is fine, however you will need to submit a request to management for approval. You would pay for the alterations, as well as the cost to reinstate your apartment when you leave.

Can my family or friends stay with me?

Whether they are coming from overseas, or over the road, your friends and family are welcome to visit and can stay with you for up to 90 days per year.

Can I bring my pet?

Your pet is part of your family. Talk to your sales manager to see if you are able to bring your pet to your new home. 

What happens when I go on holiday?

The beauty of living at The Helier is you can lock it and leave, so you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind.

Enquire Now.

To find out more about life at Awatere or to arrange an appointment with our Sales Manager Brenda Edwards please get in touch.