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Whai Mauri Ora

319 Manaia Road, Te Awamutu, Waikato

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A fresh approach to country town retirement living

Independent living One, two and three bedroom villas
Aged-care and support Rest home and Hospital Level Care (planned)

Now open - a new Living Well Community for over-65s in Waipa, selling now

A rare opportunity is taking shape in the Waipa district of Waikato – an Arvida Living Well community that’s being built from the ground up. Located on more than 31 acres of prime land in Te Awamutu, Whai Mauri Ora | In Pursuit of Wellbeing will reflect the needs and desires of residents. Selling homes now.

Walk-in showers make access easy

Modern kitchen and dining areas make entertaining a breeze

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

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Independent Living Villas at Whai Mauri Ora

At Whai Mauri Ora, our thoughtfully designed one, two and three-bedroom villas offer the perfect balance of independence, comfort and connection. Each home is crafted to reflect the character of the community, with spacious open-plan layouts that flow seamlessly from kitchen to living and dining areas, and out to private patios or gardens—ideal for alfresco entertaining or quiet relaxation.

Whether you're downsizing or simply seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle, these single-level homes feature modern kitchens with quality appliances, generous storage, and internal-access garages. Double glazing, heat pumps and underfloor heating ensure year-round comfort, while Lifemark 5 Star design principles support ease of movement and accessibility.

A unique community with something for everyone

The Whai Mauri Ora community will be developed in stages over several years. Once fully completed, it will include approximately 180 villas, a care centre with apartments and care suites, and exceptional shared facilities for entertainment, fitness and socialising. The specialised centre for aged care will reflect our Attitude of Living Well philosophy, which focuses on resident-led care that helps each resident to live their best life. The community’s design will maximise the feeling of open space and offer wonderful views towards Mt Pirongia and Mt Kakepuku.

Every Arvida community reflects the people who live in it, so no two are the same. For example, our Waimea Plains community near Nelson has an e-bike group and craft beer brewing club, as a salute to local interests. And, our new community in Kerikeri, Te Puna Waiora, has a share boat and an area of native forest that is looked after by residents. This resident-led approach will also apply at Whai Mauri Ora, as we discover what the locals like doing. By becoming one of the first residents you can directly influence how the community develops.

The site for Whai Mauri Ora was blessed by Ngāti Apakura elders before work commenced. The elders placed a Mauri stone during a ceremony that is reserved only for buildings of significance. The name Whai Mauri Ora, gifted to us by Ngāti Apakura, means ‘in pursuit of wellbeing’. It ties perfectly to our Attitude of Living Well philosophy, which focuses on every aspect of good health and wellbeing.