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5-star 59%
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4-star 39%
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3-star 2%
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1-2 star
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Last 12 months : 96.00% (15 reviews)
329 Bremner Road, Drury, Auckland, New Zealand 2578
Key Facts
- Reviews: 66
- Rank: 133 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 287
- Fee model: ORA / LTO, Capital Gain
- Min age: 65
Overview of KARAKA LIFESTYLE ESTATE (Retirement Village)
There are three stages planned for Karaka Lifestyle Estate. Stage One is nearing completion and Stage Two is underway, with homes available to buy now. When the Estate is complete there will be 287 homes with options to suit everyone.
Services Offered
- 3+ Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- Capital Gain Village
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Karaka Pines Villages.
A beautifully restored 100-year-old heritage building has been architecturally integrated with the Stage One extension of the Residents’ Clubhouse, seamlessly blending historic charm with contemporary design.
The Clubhouse offers an exceptional range of amenities, including a residents’ bar, a recreation room featuring both an eight-ball and snooker table, a fully equipped catering kitchen, a well-appointed library, a gym, and a dedicated wellness room. In addition, rooms are available for private function hire, providing versatile spaces for social gatherings and special events.
Outdoor leisure facilities include a bowling green, a pétanque court, and a heated outdoor swimming pool, creating inviting spaces for relaxation and recreation.
Stage Two of the extension will further enhance the lifestyle offering, introducing an indoor swimming pool and a luxurious spa area to provide year-round comfort and wellbeing.
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No. of Dwellings: 287
Staffing & Support
Staff onsite during the day.
Management
Karaka Lifestyle Estate is is managed by Karaka Pines Villages, offering better retirement options to New Zealanders, with a capital gain model where you get the capital gain and fees far lower than in a standard retirement village.
Resident Activities
100 year old character clubhouse is where you can meet, play, relax and join in with our community.
(Last Updated: 19th February 2026)
New Zealand's Best Awards
FINALIST - 2022 Best Small Retirement/Lifestyle Village - NI
Costs & Entry Conditions
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Fee Model
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Minimum Age of Entry
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65
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Lowest Known Price
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$970,000
2 Bedroom Villa
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Highest Known Price
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$1,040,000
3+ Bedroom Villa
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Capital Gain
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Resident
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Resident
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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$170 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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Fixed for Life |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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Power, phone, data |
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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287 |
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Data Current As of
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12 Jun, 2023 |
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Data Supplied By
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Provider |
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Resident Reviews for KARAKA LIFESTYLE ESTATE (Retirement Village)
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
4.6
(66 reviews)
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5 Star Review
5 / 5 ★None
Great place to retire to
5 / 5 ★None
Friendly atmosphere
4 / 5 ★I have none
Review
4 / 5 ★Capital gain<br />
security<br />
close to family
review
4 / 5 ★n/a
Independent Living
4 / 5 ★Karaka Village is still a construction site hence the lower ratings.
4 Star
4 / 5 ★Indoor pool, gym and bowling green yet to be built. Still probably several years away!
Safe andsecure
4 / 5 ★Club house acoustics still need doing. Manager at times too bossy
Friendly people
4 / 5 ★Need provision for visitor parking
Review
3 / 5 ★Not at this time. Everything is being done to continue with the development at pace and the contruction is going ahead very fast. We hope for some catering in the clubhouse before to long.
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