About us
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Summerset started out from humble beginnings in Whanganui in 1997 with a simple vision to create a retirement community that our founder’s parents would be happy to call home.
Now with over 38 villages from Whangārei to Dunedin, and residents enjoying life in our first Australian village in Victoria, plus more under construction, we are proudly one of New Zealand’s largest retirement village operators.
With a home and lifestyle to suit the wants and needs of every individual, you will have the freedom to do retirement your way - all with the comfort and security that our purpose-built communities offer.
Bringing you the best of life
Bringing you the best of life
You’ll find our hard-working village teams are all guided by the same philosophy of bringing the best of life to everyone who calls Summerset home.
Every member of our team is dedicated to providing you the very best in care, service and activities, so you can get the most out of life.
We know you’ll feel at home from the very moment you step foot in the door.
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Bringing you the best of life
You’ll find our hard-working village teams are all guided by the same philosophy of bringing the best of life to everyone who calls Summerset home.
Every member of our team is dedicated to providing you the very best in care, service and activities, so you can get the most out of life.
We know you’ll feel at home from the very moment you step foot in the door.
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Award-winning lifestyle
Our customer experience is award-winning. Thanks to the votes of New Zealanders like you, we’re honoured to receive the Reader’s Digest Quality Services Award for 2024 and 2025, and be highly commended as a trusted brand for six years in a row.
Within our villages we offer a range of independent living options as well as care; meaning that in the event your needs change, we have support and options available within the village.
If you love to keep a full calendar, we have a varied programme of events at village or national level, that caters to every interest. The hardest part is choosing!
Looking forward to settling in for some well-earnt relaxation? Then our village centres have a bit of everything to tickle your fancy – from leisure time on the bowling green to pamper time in the salon.
Everyone is welcome to visit and experience the Summerset life at any of our villages. Finding your next home is something we want you to get just right.
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Building a sustainable future for all
At Summerset, we’re committed to embedding sustainability and efficiency into everything we do. We do a lot of work in sustainability and we’ve been recognised for the work we do across many areas – from how we source our building materials, to installing solar panels on our village centres.
It’s important that as we build more Summerset villages, we continue to do our part to help build a better, more sustainable environment around us.
You can find out more about the great work we’re doing in our Sustainability Review, found here.
Come and take a look
If you want to find out for yourself why residents like Gavin love the Summerset life, we encourage you to come and take a look at our villages - our doors are always open.
Hear Gavin's story
Meet Gavin Archer, a Summerset Waikanae resident who loves the Summerset life. Gavin shares his journey into retirement village living, the security and community he's found, and what makes living at Summerset special.
Free information pack
Request an information pack for the retirement village of your choice and we'll courier it out to you free of charge.
Come and visit us
We have regular open days and events in our villages nationwide. Find an event near you and come for a visit.
Summerset Scene
Our quarterly magazine celebrates Summerset life. Enjoy interviews, news, recipes, fashion, finance, puzzles and more.
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