Trinity Village
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Retirement living · Hawera, Hawera

Trinity Village

Trinity Home and Hospital Limited · Hāwera, South Taranaki
Capital Back
43
the money ↓
See what life here is like — then weigh what it means for your family further down.
The village

Life here

Trinity Village is a thoughtfully designed retirement community in central Hāwera, South Taranaki, operated by Trinity Home and Hospital—a not-for-profit charitable trust serving older people since 1999. The village prioritises gradual, sustainable growth in small settled pockets rather than large-scale expansion. Architecturally designed single-level villas feature passive design principles for warmth and energy efficiency, with neutral interiors allowing residents to add personal touches. The development is designed to GreenStar ratings and Level 7 Homestar certification, ensuring homes are warm, dry, and healthy with lower running costs. Trinity's central location connects residents to vibrant local amenities including Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga library and arts centre, TSB Hub sports facilities, Powerco Aquatic Centre, and nearby parks and golf course. The village is part of a phased development plan that includes a planned 56-bed premium Trinity Home and Hospital facility with 27 care suites, funded through equity gains from the village development.

Your home

Living options

Villa Homes

Single-level, architecturally designed stand-alone villas with approximately 100 sqm floorplan including interior garaging. Each home features quality brick and weatherboard exterior with professional landscaping selected for the Taranaki climate.

2 or 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Full kitchen
Open plan living
Interior garaging
Neutral interior finishes
Passive design for energy efficiency
10 year Master Build Guarantee
Living options
A day in the life

What living here is actually like

Trinity Village residents enjoy independent living with access to a vibrant local community and comprehensive support services.

Connected Community Living

Rather than creating large underused facilities within the village, Trinity encourages residents to utilise excellent local community amenities with transport assistance available. The central Hāwera location provides easy access to cultural, recreational, and wellness facilities. Residents benefit from a thoughtfully designed community that prioritises gradual growth and strong connections among neighbours.

15 minute walk to Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga library and arts centre
Close proximity to TSB Hub sports grounds and health centre
Year-round indoor pool and spa at Powerco Aquatic Centre
Nearby Hawera Golf Course
King Edward and Naumai parks for walking and outdoor activities
Transport assistance available for villa residents
Meals on Wheels and supported living options
Day to day life
On your doorstep

Facilities & services

Interior garaging in each villa
Professional landscaping
Access to local library and arts centre
Access to sports facilities and health centre
Access to indoor aquatic centre
Access to golf course
Public parks nearby
Peace of mind

Care for life, on site

If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Trinity Village offers these levels of care on site:

Independent livingSupported living optionsRest home care (Trinity Home and Hospital)Hospital care (planned premium facility)
✓ Meals on Wheels · On-site home and hospital support · Dementia care units (planned) · Respite care · Expert medical support and assistance available
Care and community
Where it is

Setting & neighbourhood

Central Hāwera location in South Taranaki, providing urban convenience with easy access to community facilities, parks, cultural venues, and recreational amenities. The village is designed as small, settled pockets of residences rather than large-scale development.

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Now the practical part

The money — what comes back to your family

You've seen why you'd love it. This is the part most families only discover at the exit statement — so we put it in plain sight. Every figure is from the village's own filed Disclosure Statement.

Capital Back score
43
Below average · #321 of 520
Better than 38% of NZ villages — yet the market median is just 46. The sector is tough.
Deferred fee
20%
~$143k on a $715k unit, over 3.33 years
Your share of capital gain
0%
operator keeps 100% of any uplift
Time to get capital back
not enough resales disclosed
Fees after you leave
Stop
good — many villages keep charging
7 years
Your estate receives
$572,000
Operator keeps (deferred fee)$143,000
Share of your $715,000 back80%
Before you sign, get independent eyes on the contract.An ORA-review lawyer or independent financial adviser — never paid by any operator — checks what it really means for your family.
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How the 43 is built

Nothing hidden — every component

The Capital Back score is a transparent weighting of five filed terms — you can see exactly where this village wins and loses. Full methodology →

Move-in fee you don't get back Deferred Management Fee — weighted 30%
20% deferred fee — lower is better.
50
Share of capital growth Capital gain to resident — weighted 15%
0% — the operator keeps any resale uplift.
0
Fees stop when you leave Weekly fees on exit — weighted 15%
Charges end on vacancy.
100
Interest if repayment is slow Interest on delayed capital — weighted 10%
No interest on delayed repayment.
0
The filed terms, in plain English

What the Disclosure Statement actually says

Every operator uses different words for the same thing — we normalise them so you can compare like with like.

%

Deferred Management Fee

20% of $715,000 = ~$143,000

Accrues over your first 3.33 years, charged on the entry price.

Market: median 30%; only 16% of villages charge under 25%.

Capital gain

0% to the resident

Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.

Market: just 8% of NZ villages share any capital gain.

Fees & interest on exit

Resident-friendly

Weekly fees stop when you vacate.

Market: 220 of 520 villages keep charging weekly fees after you've gone.
Before you sign the ORA

The reckoning usually arrives too late

  • You're buying a licence to occupy, not the home — you can't sell, rent or borrow against it.
  • Roughly $143,000 is gone in deferred fees within 3.33 years, whatever the unit later sells for.
  • Your family carries the risk of how long resale takes — and the operator's ability to pay.
  • None of this is hidden — it's all in the Disclosure Statement most people sign without reading.
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