Longridge Country Estate

04/02/2026

There’s a bit more behind this knitting project than we could fit in one post, so you can read more about our residents and their knitting project for Sri Nuan here. 🐘🧶

Longridge residents are knitting a woollen blanket for Sri Nuan, a senior rescue elephant at Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, after the project began with a staff member’s volunteering experience.

04/02/2026

There has been a lot of knitting happening at Longridge lately. 🧶

The project began after a staff member shared her experience volunteering at a sanctuary in Thailand. Since then, our Monday morning craft group has been making a woollen blanket for Sri Nuan, a senior rescue elephant at Elephant Nature Park.

While the group meets on Mondays in the village, many residents are also continuing the work at home. Some are experienced knitters, while others are picking up needles again after many years. The blanket is being made one square at a time to help keep a senior elephant warm.

It is a feel good project, and we will share more photos as it progresses and once the blanket is finished and ready to send to Sri Nuan. 🐘

23/01/2026

Space makes a bigger difference than most people realise when choosing a retirement village.

Being spread across 90 acres allows Longridge to offer more privacy, standalone villas, and a very different layout from city villages.

Why space matters when choosing a retirement village, and what 90 acres means for privacy, standalone villas, and better value outside the city

15/01/2026

Don’t forget, we’re holding an Open Day tomorrow from 10am to 2pm at Longridge Country Estate.

We’d love to see you and show you around our village.

📍 44 Waimarei Ave, Paeroa

Everyone is welcome. 😊

15/01/2026

But wait, there’s more…

The vege garden is in full swing and our residents are head down, bum up at the moment. It’s a big job this time of year, with plenty of veges and some gorgeous sunflowers too 🌻

14/01/2026

Pretty impressive!
Just part of the harvest from our communal gardens 🥔🫑🎃
Grown by residents here at Longridge, with veges and preserves available for a gold coin donation.
Can’t beat home grown.

12/01/2026

We’re holding our first Open Day of the year at Longridge Country Estate this Saturday 17 January, 10am–2pm.

If you’d like to see our village and view a range of villa layouts, you’re welcome to come along.

📍 44 Waimarei Ave, Paeroa
☕ Morning tea provided

Bookings are appreciated to help us plan.
You’re welcome to drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm.

Everyone is welcome. 😊

28/12/2025

Paeroa getting a bit of love in Your Home & Garden magazine.
This captures it well. A great little town with real character, some very good shops, and great food.
Definitely worth a stop when you’re driving through. 🚗

Plan your visit to Paeroa and enjoy vintage shopping, unique collectibles and classic L&P landmarks on your next New Zealand getaway.

22/12/2025

We’re open over the holiday period.

If you’re passing through Paeroa on SH2, we're less than five minutes off the main road.
Pop in for a cuppa and have a look around our village.

Merry Christmas from Longridge Country Estate. 🎄😊

16/12/2025

We’re often asked how retirement village costs actually work, especially early in the research stage.

We’ve put together a clear explanation of how costs typically work in New Zealand, with examples from Longridge.

If you’re starting to look, this may be helpful.

If you’re starting to look into retirement villages, understanding the costs is often the hardest part. This explains how retirement village costs typically work in New Zealand, with practical examples from Longridge Country Estate.

04/12/2025

We hear the same thing from almost everyone who visits:
“This is not what we expected.”

A few things that tend to surprise first-time visitors 😊⬇️

Longridge is known for its space, stunning views and modern villas. Many visitors say they haven’t seen another retirement village that feels like this.