A Whole New Lifestyle
Care, Community, And Connection
Acacia Cove is a country-style retirement village nestled on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula, offering a peaceful estuary setting with everything you need to live well. With 31 weekly activities, there’s always something happening—whether you enjoy social connection, gentle exercise, or quiet moments of relaxation.
Residents enjoy a range of premium on-site facilities, including a restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green, and gym. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and peace of mind, every villa and apartment includes a 24-hour, fully monitored emergency call system.
Whether you choose a spacious villa or a luxurious apartment, Acacia Cove offers independent living with added security in a welcoming community. If you’re aged 60 or over and value your independence while wanting greater reassurance, we invite you to come and explore the superb homes available.
Villas: $630,000 – $960,000
Apartments: $640,000 – $750,000
Contact long time manager Bruce to book a visit today!
Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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52.4% Human-centred experience and communication
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15% Critical thinking
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29.7% Resilience and adaptability
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2.8% Other - I will share below!
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