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Seasons Greetings from the team at Amberley Country Estate. We are taking a short break from Saturday the 20th of December through to Monday the 8th of January 2026. We wish you, your family and friends a safe and happy christmas and new year period. We look forward to seeing you in 2026. Cheers from the team at Amberley Country Estate.

The  Retirement Villages Act 2003  — the law that governs New Zealand’s retirement sector — is undergoing its most significant review in 20 years. The review was prompted by growing recognition that the sector has evolved, and that legislation may no longer reflect its complexity or scale. Here’s how the review has unfolded to-date, and what’s next as it heads towards a decisive phase in 2025-26.   Stage 1: The call for change (2020–2021) The push for reform began with the re

Wondering how to choose the right retirement village for your needs? Read our blog about the top things to consider when choosing a retirement village.

Retirement is a time to focus on enjoying life, and where you live plays a big role in shaping that experience.

Your New Adventure: What to Expect When Moving to Amberley Country Estate. Moving to Amberley Country Estate opens the door to a vibrant...

Why is now the ideal time to secure a Villa at Amberley Country Estate? For a few important reasons: As you can see from this article below, "The Grey Wave" is coming! A rapidly increasing number of New Zealanders reaching retirement age means increasing demand over time. We are the only Retirement Village between Amberley and Nelson/Blenheim so attract people from a huge catchment area, not to mention having Villas that significant out-do the competition when considering bu

Moving to a retirement village often brings the notion of downsizing into sharp focus. However, at Amberley Country Estate, we believe...

Amberley Country Estate's Special Open Day is back! With Devonshire Teas, Sausage Sizzle, even more new Villas to view and residents to...

Amberley Country Estate is having a Special Open Day this Saturday 25th November from 10am-4pm, and you’re invited! Explore the...

The team at Amberley Country Estate were overwhelmed by the amazing response we received to our Open Day on Saturday, March 25th....

Late November saw Amberley Country Estate welcome the first ACE Residents! Amberley Country Estate Village Manager Hamish Lamont (middle) said. "It's a very exciting time for us, one which we've all been waiting for with much anticipation!" Amberley Country Estate's first residents are a diverse group as far as where they've come from with couples coming from Blenheim, Christchurch and Rangiora. Residents enjoyed a tipple at Amberley Country Estate's new Clubhouse. The first

If anyone has ever thought the Amberley Country Estate Logo is reminiscent of something, the top part of the Logo actually represents...

Amberley Country Estate is based upon an already proven formula, its North Island sister Village, Longridge Country Estate, in exciting...

One of Amberley Country Estate's worst kept secrets is our brand new Club House and temporary Residents Facility under construction now...