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4-star 33%
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Last 12 months : 89.00% (20 reviews)
122 Te Aute Road, Te Mata, Havelock North, New Zealand 4130
Key Facts
- Reviews: 45
- Rank: 143 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 214
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 0% per year, for 0 years.
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- Serviced Apartments
- 3+ bedroom Townhouse
- 2 Bedroom Townhouse
- 3 bedroom Apartment
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Ryman Healthcare Ltd.
JAMES WATTIE RETIREMENT VILLAGE is located in Havelock North, Havelock North and offers 123 dwellings.
No. of Dwellings: 214
(Last Updated: 25th November 2025)
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Resident Reviews for JAMES WATTIE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
NPS
4.6
(45 reviews)
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These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
5 star review
5 / 5 ★Cannot think<br />
Of anything
Review
5 / 5 ★Perhaps pay extra good staff more or a bonus 😁 <br />
So sorry when they leave.
Life in the Village
4 / 5 ★I have nothing further to add.
5 star reyiew
4 / 5 ★no comments
Rymans gives Joan and I peace of mind, with no inflation shocks
4 / 5 ★Rymans gives Joan and I peace of mind, with no inflation shocks.
I am 81 and independant
4 / 5 ★I am 81 and independent. There is plenty to do in the village and we feel happy interacting with other residents. We are lucky to have service apartments; rest home; and dementia care if needed but can have home help to maintain independence if possible.
"Fine dining" very average
4 / 5 ★"Fine dining" very average. Friend does not eat pork - told they wont cater for him. Lunches vary widely. Staff great.
I would love to invite friends to the cafe, but can't always be sure it will be
4 / 5 ★I would love to invite friends to the cafe, but can't always be sure it will be open every day.
Comfortable living quarters
4 / 5 ★Comfortable living quarters, being well maintained, gardens and surroundings also. Amenities social facilities pleasantly equipped and provides numerous activities for residents.
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Review - different levels of service
3 / 5 ★The staff turnover was very high which lent itself so different levels of service -
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