Progress is on track for two new Wānaka retirement villages, which will eventually increase retirement accommodation in the township by more than 220 residences.

Completion of stage one of Northbrook, the Winton Properties owned village at Northlake, was announced this week.

Winton spokesperson Sonya Fynmore told the Wānaka App that stage one includes 32 residences (two or three-bedroom independent living apartments) for one or two people.

“The total number of residences at Northbrook Wānaka, once complete, is 131, which includes another 64 independent living residences and 35 Northbrook care suites,” she said.

“There is a mix of where residents are moving from – about half are Wānaka locals and the other half have a connection with Wānaka but are moving from other southern towns e.g. Te Anau or as far as Auckland.”

Meanwhile retirement village giant Metlifecare, which operates 32 North Island retirement villages, expects earthworks for stage one of its Three Parks village to be completed within the next six weeks or so.

“Construction of the first 28 independent-living villas … will follow and is scheduled for completion around mid-2026,” a Metlife spokesperson told the Wānaka App.

Once all stages are complete, the village will be home to approximately 150 residents. The accommodation options include around 95 independent living villas and 30 premium care suites, she said.

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