Sep-Oct 2016 Issue | Business View Oceania

125 AT A GLANCE WHO: Highfield Country Estate Retirement Village  WHAT: A retirement village of 116 units with an assortment of facilities including a purpose-built community centre WHERE: 397 Swarbrick Dr, Te Awamutu  WEBSITE: highfieldcountryestate.co.nz The initial strategic plan included the construction of 100 villas over 10 years. However, the retirement village proved to be so popular that the direc- tors have managed to construct more than 100 villas in less than six years. By the end of 2016, the retirement village will house 116 unique homes with a combination of two and three bedroom villas. Currently, the village proudly sports a 100 percent occupan- cy rate which exemplifies the vibrant sense of community that the directors have tried to create. Time is of the essence Highfield Country Estate Retirement Village operates within the philosophy that “time is our most valuable asset”. While this encompasses many differ- ent elements, its core foundation is that those who have entered the re- tirement age should have more time to spend doing things they enjoy. Even if a retiree chooses never to maintain their gardens again, the retirement village affords them with that option should they prefer to spend their time differently. The village’s moto is “The life style you want; the peace of mind you deserve” which showcases what residents have come to expect from Highfield.