Gulf Rise News
What's the latest at Gulf Rise? Browse below to see.August Building Update
Gulf Rise is really taking shape and we’re very excited about welcoming our ‘village pioneers’ into their new homes later this month. Here is an update on key areas in the village:
The Rakino apartments are making steady progress too, and the finish line is definitely in sight. All windows are in; external cladding is being installed progressively around the building; internal wall linings have been stopped and ceilings are currently being installed. Bathrooms are receiving the waterproofing in preparation for tiling. It’s all go!
The landscaping on the villas is nearing completion with the final three lots receiving planting and finishing touches. They are really looking great. The road surface is being prepared and installed, ready for line marking. Our first residents are on countdown to move later this month
The Pavilion, which will be the social hub of the village and the venue for many village events is also moving along well with the post and beam structure now installed ready for secondary framing, followed by roof and wall cladding. We can’t wait to see how much this progresses over the next month. Watch this space….
Press Releases
July 05, 2019
Retirement firm calls in the architects
Distinctive rows of white brick and bronze aluminium-clad architecturally-designed saw tooth-roofed townhouses have risen at a Metlifecare project under construction north of Auckland.
August 24, 2018
People no longer want to live in fortress-like gated retirement villages
Open, sunny communal spaces are demanded by Baby Boomers considering moving into a retirement village. this is an artist's impression of a communal garden for people and bees that will be created at Metlifecare's Gulf Rise retirement village.
August 31, 2018
A gate-free retirement village? It's happening - in New Zealand
Village operator Metlifecare has announced it will start construction on its Gulf Rise village near Auckland - its first to be designed with borders open to the surrounding community.
Blog Topics
Meet our first residents
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Changing spaces
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