Finding the right support for an ageing parent is harder than it should be.
Ageing Well NZ is New Zealand's plain-language guide to elder care — retirement villages, home support, rest homes, legal help, financial advice, and more. All in one place, all written for families.
Ejoy Every Moment
Most families come to this point without a roadmap. Mum is managing less well at home. Dad needs more support than you can provide from a distance. You know something needs to change but you don't know where to start, who to trust, or what's even available locally. That's exactly what this site is for.
Elder Care Service Categories
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Retirement Villages
Independent living with community, security, and support on hand
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Home Care and Support
Help at home — personal care, companionship, and practical tasks
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Rest Home and Residential Care
Full-time care for those who can no longer live independently
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Dementia Care
Specialist support for people living with dementia and memory conditions
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Legal Help
Power of attorney, wills, and estate planning for older New Zealanders
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Financial Advice
Retirement planning, asset testing, and aged care funding explained
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Transport Services
Getting to appointments and staying connected to community
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Meal Delivery
Nutritious meals delivered to the door across New Zealand
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Community and Social
Groups, activities, and connection for older New Zealanders
Find Services Near You
North Island
Northland — Elder care services in Northland including Whangarei and the Far North.
Auckland — New Zealand's largest city with the most extensive range of elder care services.
Waikato — Services across the Waikato region including Hamilton, Coromandel, and Taupo.
Bay of Plenty — One of NZ's fastest-growing retirement regions, centred on Tauranga and Rotorua.
Gisborne and East Coast — Services in Gisborne and the East Coast region.
Taranaki — Services across Taranaki including New Plymouth.
Hawke's Bay — Services across Hawke's Bay including Napier and Hastings.
Manawatu-Whanganui — Services including Palmerston North and Whanganui.
Wellington — Services across the Wellington region including the Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast.
Is your region well covered?
We're building out provider listings across all New Zealand regions. If you can't find what you need in your area, let us know, it helps us prioritise.
South Island
Nelson-Tasman — Services across Nelson city and the Tasman district.
Marlborough — Services in Marlborough including Blenheim and Picton.
Canterbury — Greater Canterbury including Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri, and Timaru.
Otago and Southland — Services across Otago including Dunedin and Queenstown, and Southland including Invercargill.
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Are you a Service Provider?
Retirement villages, home care agencies, rest homes, and other elder care services can list on Ageing Well NZ — add your business for free.