Projects

Diverse Planning Success Across New Zealand

Retirement

We proudly support leading retirement sector clients across New Zealand with end-to-end planning services tailored to the unique needs of aged care and retirement living. From consent preparation and lodgement to stakeholder engagement, plan changes, and strategic development planning, our team brings extensive expertise and a collaborative approach to every project. Whether it’s independent living units, care facilities, or integrated retirement villages, we help navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver planning outcomes that support quality living for older New Zealanders.

Resource consents for Sanderson Group for the construction of Bethlehem Country Club retirement village and ongoing planning services for current owner Arvida. The village comprises 150 villas and community facilities.

Arvida Bethlehem Country Club, Tauranga

District and regional consents for Bethlehem Shores village in Tauranga for Sanderson Group and owner Arvida. The village has over 200 villas, an apartment building, carehome, clubhouse, and recreation facilities. The site features a wetland and Haehaenga Pa, areas of cultural value to mana whenua.

Arvida Bethlehem Shores, Tauranga

Resource consents for the construction of Bupa's Crofton Downs Retirement Village in Wellington city. The village is built on a challenging site and comprises 82 apartments, a care home and premium recreational facilities.

Bupa Crofton Downs, Wellington

Resource consents for the construction of Bupa's prestigious St Andrews retirement village in Hamilton including a 40-bed care home and 62 apartments.

Bupa St Andrews, Hamilton

Resource consents for the construction of Bupa's Totara Gardens retirement village in Whangarei, comprising a care home, apartments and 80 villas.

Bupa Totara Gardens, Whangarei

District and regional consents for the construction of Bupa's Willowbank Retirement Village in Napier comprising 150 villas, 16 apartments, 56 bed care home and community facilities.

Bupa Willowbank, Napier

Resource consents for redevelopment of Oceania's Bayview Village comprising 209 apartments, care home and 42 villas.

Oceania Bayview Village, Tauranga

District and regional consents for a new 17ha premier retirement village comprising 153 villas, 48 apartments, a care home and community facilities. The project includes redevelopment and enhancement of a large wetland as part of the stormwater management strategy.

Sanderson Group - Ōmokoroa Country Club

Resource consent for the development of a unique retirement village concept offering a range of living options in Long Bay, Auckland. The village comprises 87 apartments, 41 townhouses, 60 shared living units, a 30-unit care home and community facilities.

Pinnacle Long Bay Retirement Village

Resource consents for the expansion of the heritage listed Elloughton Gardens care home for an additional 30 beds and construction of 54 villas. Elloughton Gardens is a Radius village located in Timaru.

Radius Elloughton Gardens, Timaru

"We’ve worked with Hayson Knell for many years across a range of complex development projects throughout New Zealand. Their planning expertise, strategic insight, and ability to navigate consenting processes have been instrumental in helping us deliver high-quality retirement villages and care facilities. The team’s responsiveness, clear communication, and practical advice make them a trusted partner for Bupa."

Richard Stephenson, Property Director
Bupa New Zealand