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319 Manaia Road, Te Awamutu, Waikato

A fresh approach to country town retirement living in Waipa, Waikato

  • Independent living Architecturally designed one, two and three bedroom villas
  • Aged-care and support Planned aged-care support, rest home and hospital-level care

Independent Living Villas for Over-65s – Secure Your Spot in Waipa’s newest retirement village

Located above Te Awamutu, Arvida Whai Mauri Ora is a purposefully designed community that blends into the rural landscape and celebrates the natural beauty around it. Opened in 2023, the community features clusters of architecturally designed Villas, native planting to attract birdlife, and sweeping views across five mountains — Mt Pirongia, Mt Kakepuku, Mt Ruapehu, Maungatautari and Te Aroha. 

A resident-led community garden and glasshouse add to the sense of connection and shared purpose. Named by Ngāti Apakura, Whai Mauri Ora means in pursuit of wellbeing — a reflection of a community built to support freedom, connection, and living life your way.

A new architecturally designed clubhouse is underway

Construction has begun on our stunning new clubhouse. This architecturally designed clubhouse will be a vibrant hub for residents and the community, featuring:
• A spacious dining area and kitchen
• Library and lounge spaces
• Indoor pool and gym
• Generous outdoor areas
• Bowling / croquet green
• Outdoor fireplace and BBQ area

Construction has begun on the new clubhouse at Whai Mauri Ora
Architecturally designed villa
Stylish lounge areas with panoramic views, perfect for relaxing or socialising
Stylish outdoor lounge area with views of the bowls court
Modern kitchen and dining areas make entertaining a breeze
Walk-in showers make access easy
Architecturally designed villas with warm colours and furnishings
Versatile room ideal for guests or as a home office space
Light and bright modern bathrooms
Luxurious master suite with walk-in wardrobe
Spacious and modern open-plan living areas
Featuring spacious deck areas and large windows for extra light
Beautiful pagoda in shared garden space
Quality appliances and furnishings along with extra bench and cupboard space

Accommodation options

Villa

Independent Living Villas at Whai Mauri Ora

Positioned to make the most of the sun and spectacular mountain views, these one, two and three-bedroom Villas offer light-filled open-plan living with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The majority of our homes include an ensuite bathroom, a separate guest toilet, and internal-access garage for added ease.
Every detail is considered in the design of our villa to support comfort. Well-appointed kitchens feature a built-in oven, ceramic cooktop, and heat pump or ducted heating system — plus an emergency call system for peace of mind.

Te Awamutu’s most unique retirement village for living well

Arvida Whai Mauri Ora is a vibrant new Arvida retirement for over-65s, offering a fresh approach to retirement living in Waipa. 

Future care services will reflect Arvida’s Attitude of Living Well philosophy – a resident-led approach that supports wellbeing in every sense, from physical health to emotional fulfilment.

What makes Whai Mauri Ora truly special is its people. Every Arvida retirement village is shaped by its residents, and early movers have the unique opportunity to influence the culture, activities, and amenities. Whether it’s walking groups, creative workshops, or something entirely new, your interests will help guide what comes next.

The site was blessed by Ngāti Apakura elders, who placed a Mauri stone to mark its significance. The name Whai Mauri Ora in Māori means “in pursuit of wellbeing” – which beautifully reflects the community’s purpose: to support a life of meaning, connection, and vitality.

Be among the first to shape Whai Mauri Ora.

Secure your villa today and become part of a vibrant new community built around wellbeing, connection, and the things that matter most to you.

Arvida. Life your way.

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Additional Information

Postal address

319 Manaia Road, Te Awamutu, 3876

Visit our sales office located onsite at 319 Manaia Road, Te Awamutu, 3876

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