Karaka Pines Villages

13/11/2025

Spring in full bloom at Kempton Park 🌸
The gardens are bursting with colour, and the roses are stealing the show - especially the striking ‘bumble bee’ rose 🐝.

It’s lovely to see how vibrant the village looks at this time of year - a perfect reminder to stop and enjoy the beauty around us.

12/11/2025

Melbourne Cup fun at Kempton Park 🏇
Better late than never to share a glimpse of our Melbourne Cup celebrations! Residents gathered in the clubhouse in their race-day best to enjoy an afternoon of good company, laughter, and a touch of friendly competition.

Moments like these remind us what village life is all about - great people, great times, and plenty of reasons to celebrate together.

21/10/2025

𝗔 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸

We’re so proud of our resident, Sue Edmonds, a talented writer whose work has been featured in The Seasons magazine and other publications. Sue recently celebrated the launch of her own biography, Thursday’s Child, at our monthly village morning tea.

Here she is (on the right) gifting a copy to our Roseland Park library — a wonderful addition for fellow residents to enjoy. Congratulations, Sue, on this inspiring achievement!

25/09/2025

Construction at the new clubhouse is well underway at Karaka Lifestyle Estate in Auckland. Until recently, the building site was fully fenced off — but that didn’t stop one resident from keeping a close eye on the action.

Trevor (affectionately known as "Where’s Wally") became a regular at the viewing spot, often spotted peeking through the site window to check on progress. In true KLE spirit, Village Manager Christina joined in the fun by putting up a "Wally’s Window" sign and naming the spot "Wally’s Door".

Now that the fence and gate have come down, it’s the end of an era for Wally’s Door — and the beginning of something exciting. The new Clubhouse is looking fantastic, and residents are eagerly awaiting its opening very soon.

18/09/2025

Spring has arrived at Kempton Park in Tauranga, and the camellias are putting on a stunning display throughout the village.

Visitors are welcome to come and experience the beauty of the village in spring. Three villas are available now — learn more about the homes here: karakapines.co.nz/kempton-park-properties/

17/09/2025

At Karaka Lifestyle Estate, the talented Maintenance Team is building a series of “sit-a-whiles” — charming little garden spots designed for exactly what the name suggests: sitting a while. Once finished and framed by growing greenery, these spots will be perfect for residents and their families to relax, chat, or simply watch the world go by.

15/09/2025

Every three months at Roseland Park, residents come together for a day of friendly competition. Teams participate in a mix of indoor and outdoor games, accompanied by plenty of laughter, refreshments at halftime, and, of course, a prize for the winners.

12/09/2025

It’s all go at Karaka Pines Rototuna, with plenty of exciting developments underway — including the very first Stanaway homes. Stay tuned for more updates!

Plenty is happening at Karaka Pines Rototuna right now, and we’re especially excited to see the first Stanaway homes taking shape.

These homes have been very popular at Karaka Lifestyle Estate due to their spacious layouts, great entertaining spaces and modern style.

It’s a great milestone for the village, and we’re looking forward to sharing more as things progress.

22/08/2025

At Roseland Park, chilly winter evenings are the perfect excuse to cosy up for a movie night. Residents enjoyed the latest films together with a sweet treat — an ice cream piled high with their favourite toppings!

21/08/2025

‘The Red Team’ visited Karaka Lifestyle Estate on Tuesday morning with an informal yet informative presentation. Residents appreciated the information shared and had plenty of questions, which the team answered thoroughly. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a morning tea and the chance to mix and mingle. The highlight of the visit was the big red fire truck, which they drove right into the Clubhouse Courtyard!

20/08/2025

Wayne, a resident of Regency Park, was a computing tutor at the local polytechnic for 23 years before running his own computing business. Recently, he has reached out to fellow residents at Regency Park with important information about Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October. While computers will continue to function, they could become vulnerable to security risks, such as viruses.

Wayne has invested many hours securing the best local deal for residents needing to update their computers. He has also met one-on-one with residents to understand their needs and assist with setting up their new systems, all in exchange for koha to the village social club.

It is wonderful to have people like Wayne, who so generously give their time to support others and enrich our communities.

06/07/2025

On a cold morning like today, it’s hard to imagine jumping in the water for a swim – but that’s exactly what Karaka Lifestyle Estate residents did on the 25th of June to raise funds for South Auckland Riding for the Disabled.

Well done to everyone involved.