Pacific Coast Village

11/08/2026

Enlivening the impressive environment within the recently opened Pacific Lakes centrepiece, the Pavilion, a cohort of talented artisans were invited to design and sculpt bespoke art pieces.

To explore the full feature from our Living magazine, click the link below.

Collaboration and Clay

28/07/2026

In Central Otago's sharp-edged climate, Chris Wilkinson and his team grow delicate, flavourful microgreens inside repurposed shipping containers, supplying Queenstown's renowned restaurants with fresh produce, while cutting waste and quietly building a resilient local food story.

To explore the full feature from our Living magazine, click the link below.

Small Green, Big Vision

16/07/2026

The late Sharon Hawke's story traces the long aftermath of occupation – through film, journalism and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei governance — and a legacy spent fighting for Māori stories, memory and self-determination.

We share this feature in memory of Sharon, who passed away in April. To explore the full feature from our Living magazine, click the link below.

Holding Ground

02/07/2026

Welcome to the fourth edition of Generus Living's Living magazine. Through these pages, we celebrate remarkable New Zealanders, and this edition is no exception. This edition of Living is filled with plenty of thoughtful reading perfect for a slower season – from creative spaces and remote landscapes to local craft, flavour and fresh food ideas.

In this issue, we interview the late Sharon Hawke, step inside The Pavilion at Pacific Lakes in Pāpāmoa, meet Lighthouse Gin head distiller Rachel Hall to hear the story behind the brand's remarkable revival, and journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Rakiura Stewart Island. We also visit Central Otago's Gibbston Microgreens, where innovative local food production is thriving through sustainable growing methods.

Discover the full publication here: https://www.generus.co.nz/engage/living-magazine/current-issue

28/05/2026

Pacific Coast Te Manaaki Care Centre has taken a practical look at one of aged care’s most persistent waste challenges: disposable incontinence products. A waste audit at the end of 2024 showed that these products accounted for 34% of the care centre’s landfill waste, more than 4,000 kilograms a year. With care needs increasing across the sector, the team set out to reduce this volume while maintaining resident comfort and dignity.

Click below to read more.

Sustainable Care: Reusable Incontinence Product Trial

12/05/2026

Across our villages and offices, residents and teams are taking practical steps to reduce waste, reuse materials, and improve recycling, from soft plastic and metal cap collections to eyewear donations and other targeted initiatives. Click below to read some of the latest highlights.

Waste Not: Highlights

30/04/2026

This spring brought an unexpected burst of excitement at our Bay of Plenty team and village residents, after several sightings of kākā near the Hibiscus Reserve boarding Pacific Lakes Village. Click below to read more.

The Feathery Neighbours

24/04/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honour those who served and sacrificed for our country. On ANZAC Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience that continue to shape who we are today.

At Pacific Coast Village, we take a moment to come together in remembrance — to acknowledge the past, honour the present, and share in a quiet gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy.

Lest we forget.