Metlifecare

07/05/2026

✨Friday Fun✨

We’ve hidden 2 x Coffee & Muffin Treat Vouchers in an envelope somewhere around the village for a lucky resident to find!

Keep your eyes peeled while out and about today… you never know where a sweet surprise might be hiding!

If you find them, snap a pic and let us know you’ve claimed your prize. Happy hunting everyone.

Here’s a clue: They’re hiding somewhere in the Atrium.

30/04/2026

Happy Friday!!!

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the vibes are high on this perfect autumn day.

30/04/2026

Tell everybody!

National Open Day at Waitakere Gardens, come along for a tour.

Saturday 2nd May, 10am - 2pm.

See you there!

29/04/2026

Join us this Saturday, 2nd May from 10am to 2pm at Waitakere Gardens for Metlifecare’s National Open Day!

Come and experience our welcoming and buzzing village for yourself. Take a guided tour, explore our beautiful facilities and surroundings, and enjoy lunch at our café. It’s a great opportunity to see what life here could look like.

We’d love to meet you and show you around.

If you can’t make it on the day, feel free to contact Amanda, our friendly Sales Executive, to arrange a private visit at a time that suits you.

24/04/2026

Today, we came together to honour Anzac Day - a time of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude.

Our village paused to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served, with a ceremony filled with meaningful moments, stories, and the quiet strength of community.

The sights and sounds captured in this video reflect not only tradition, but the deep respect held by all who attended.

Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

The sun was shining at Waitākere Gardens this ANZAC Day.

E kore rātou e kaumātuatia
Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei
E kore hoki rātou e ngoikore
Ahakoa pehea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā
I te hekenga atu o te rā
Tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
We will remember them.

23/04/2026

“Hallelujah” for moments that matter the most, beautiful spaces, and days like these 💛

This is life at Waitakere Gardens.

20/07/2025

Did you know Kiwis send around 180,000 tonnes of clothing and textiles to landfill every year? 😱 As part of our commitment to sustainability, we recently held our very first Treasure Trade Day – led by our amazing resident Eco Group!

The idea was simple: bring along good-quality clothing you no longer need, and swap it for something new-to-you. 🛍️✨ The turnout was fantastic, with residents leaving with some fabulous wardrobe finds!

💚 A big thank you to the Eco Group, our resident volunteers, and everyone who came along. It was great to see so many unwanted items given a second life, rather than heading to landfill.

👕 Any leftover clothing was donated to our local Salvation Army Family Store.

We’re already looking forward to the next one – stay tuned! 💫

18/03/2024

We dusted off our shamrocks and anything green we could find and celebrated St Patrick's Day with a dance.

22/02/2024

Off To the Zoo we go!
A big thank you to Doug Foster for the wonderful photo's.

02/09/2021

Tune in for some lockdown entertainment tonight with a special online concert by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at 8pm 🎵

The show will feature the Beethoven Symphonies 6 and 7, and all Metlifecare residents and friends are invited to watch for free.

Please note, the concert was recorded while New Zealand was at alert level 1.

Watch the show here 👉 www.apo.co.nz/livestreams

01/09/2021

Nothing shows love like a homemade card, and even better when it’s one that has a suit, tie, and buttons too! 👔

Thanks to Spotlight, this fun yet stylish DIY card is the perfect crafty project to create during lockdown. You'll need: Coloured card, templates, felt, scissors, a hot glue gun and buttons.

Watch Spotlight's video tutorial below 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9acqXviU_sI...

30/08/2021

Father's Day is coming up… so share your best Dad Joke for a chance to one of two $50 Countdown vouchers! 🤩

Hit us with your best jokes, puns, and gags in the comment section below and you could be one of the lucky two winners.

Entries close 11.59pm Sunday 5th September, good luck!

28/08/2021

Check out this resident cartoon, lockdown edition! ✏️

Greenwich Gardens - Metlifecare resident P has shared a drawing of life in his bubble. It's great to see what has been keeping our resident's busy during lockdown. Thanks, P!

27/08/2021

Grab a glass, some popcorn, and test your knowledge with our latest quiz! 🍿

With 50 questions to answer it’s the perfect lockdown happy hour entertainment. Challenge a friend or simply give it a go, if you get all the questions right and send us a screenshot below, you’ll go in to win a $50 Countdown voucher 🤩

View the quiz here 👉 bit.ly/3BfGCFd

27/08/2021

Today is Daffodil Day and despite being in lockdown, the demand for the NZ Cancer Society is greater than ever.

We've made a donation on behalf of our residents and team members, but would love to help spread further awareness about the appeal. That's why we're challenging YOU to dress up or decorate your window in yellow!

Whether it's a costume or just your favourite yellow clothes - like Forest Lake Gardens resident Mac Miller here! - comment a photo below and go in to win a $100 Countdown voucher.

Entries close 11.59pm, Sunday 29 August. Good luck! 💛

25/08/2021

The lockdown quiz is back! 🎉 We’ve got your happy hour entertainment covered - grab your drink of choice, some tasty snacks and give today’s quiz a crack.

There are 50 questions designed to test your grey matter 🤔

You can even make it social 👉 send a friend the link below and challenge them to beat your score.

Did you get all 50 questions right? Send us evidence of your high score and be in to win a $50 Countdown voucher!
bit.ly/3jbk0Qc

23/08/2021

Lockdown is the perfect time to don your mitts and get baking! So treat yourself or your bubble to the perfect brunch, a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls.

This indulgent recipe by Greenwich Gardens Food Services Manager Guriqbal Singh will surely lift your spirits💕
Read the full recipe here 👉 bit.ly/2XHs9DD

20/08/2021

Looking for something to do now we're back at level 4? Our Virtual Village is back! (link below).

With a range of workout videos, insightful Ted Talks, an easy sugar cookie recipe and more, it's a great way to stay active, both mentally and physically.

We'll continue updating the village with new content to keep you busy during lockdown!

Click the link below to visit our Virtual Village
bit.ly/mlcvirtualvillage

19/08/2021

New Zealand is back at alert level 4, and it all feels very familiar. A big thank you to our amazing village team members for working hard to look after all our residents and a huge thanks to our residents for staying home and staying safe too ❤️

Read our latest COVID-19 update below, keep your mask handy, and take care. Kia kaha, Aotearoa, we can do this!

It’s time like these we are so grateful for our incredible team – especially our frontline members keeping our residents safe!
With New Zealand back at Level 4 you can learn all about our Covid response here. Stay safe everyone!

https://www.metlifecare.co.nz/covid19-coronavirus

18/06/2021

For this week we asked our talented sous chef at The Poynton, Fred Parangi, to share his favourite 'grab & go' recipes, perfect for when unexpected friends arrive!

So whether you're craving a sweet and fluffy muffin or a toastie oozing with melted cheese, at least one of these five recipes is bound to help prepare for unexpected guests or satisfying your own cravings.

It's simple, quick and easy food, but super tasty. For the full recipes and tips, click the link below 👇

Unexpected guests? Running late? Simply craving a delicious but quick bite to eat? We’ve got you covered with five ‘meals in a few minutes’ below, kindly

05/03/2021

New alert levels apply across NZ from 6am Sunday 7 March. Find out what the change in alert levels means for our villages and care homes. Read more...https://www.metlifecare.co.nz/covid19-coronavirus