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The Wine Clubs of Pacific Coast & Pacific Lakes Village
Pacific Lakes News
19th Aug 2024
There is a cheeky Italian saying that goes, “Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.” This playful phrase could be the unofficial motto for the ever-increasing groups of wine lovers at the Pacific Coast and Pacific Lakes Villages in sun-drenched Pāpāmoa....
Knitting For A Cause
General Interest
11th Jun 2024
A knitting goal of 100 beanies over 12 months ended with 800, such was the enthusiasm for Papamoa Beach’s Pacific Lakes Village’s knitting group. Village resident Gael Garrett started the knitting-for-a-cause group last year to make beanies for the Tauranga charity Under the Stars....
2024 Ebba Te Tua Scholar Announced
Pacific Lakes News
31st May 2024
We are proud to announce the recipient of the 2024 Ebba Te Tua Scholarship, Grant Herekotukutuku Muru. “My decision to undertake the Te Tohu Paetahi diploma programme at the University of Waikato was driven by both my personal aspiration to deepen my connection with the language and my heritage, and also my professional aspiration to be able to create a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment as a teacher.” Grant has been teaching over 30 years....
Exploring The Village Common of Pacific Lakes
General Interest
28th May 2024
Nestled within the serene landscape of Pacific Lakes Village lies, The Village Common. This communal space serves as a sanctuary for residents, reflecting the village's commitment to fostering connections, relaxation, and sustainable living....
Inside the Pacific Lakes Village's Thriving Bowls Community
Pacific Lakes News
9th May 2024
Bowls is alive and thriving at Pacific Lakes Village, and providing residents with all the vitamin D, exercise and social enrichment anyone could want, says resident John O’Brien....
Pickleball comes to Pacific Lakes Village
Pacific Lakes News
26th Apr 2024
Pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is proving popular with the residents of Pacific Lakes Village at Papamoa Beach in Mount Maunganui after a brand new outdoor court was completed in late March....
EBBA TE TUA SCHOLARSHIP
Pacific Lakes News
14th Aug 2023
'The Generus Living and Mangatawa Partnership established the scholarship in honour of respected teacher and kuia Ebba Te Tua who taught at Arataki School in Mount Maunganui for nearly 30 years. The annual scholarship supports the professional and educational development of Mangatawa uri [descendants] who have chosen to pursue a career in education and in particular are committed to the revitalisation of Te Reo Maori....
Pāpāmoa Beach Conservation | Bay of Plenty
19th Jul 2023
Pāpāmoa Beach is an important recreational area for the local community and an important conservation area with its unique dunes and fragile coastal ecosystem....
Fast Becoming a Foodie Trail
General Interest
18th Nov 2022
We’re lucky to be living in an area that’s fast becoming known for its foodie hotspots and experiences. The Bay of Plenty, by virtue of its name, is known as the food bowl of New Zealand. But the innovative people in the cuisine scene are now making the local produce into food to be savoured and celebrated....
Working with Nature
Pacific Lakes News
17th Nov 2022
New Zealand has 18,000kms of coastline. Beaches and sand dunes are the narrow but precious bands of sand between the land and sea that can provide amazingly effective protection to the land and its people from storms and cyclones. The popularity of our beaches, changing climate, pests and development pressure are all affecting the health of our coast, particularly dunes....
Making Retirement Sustainable: Generus Living Leading The Way
Corporate News
1st Sep 2022
Generus Living Group strive to make a difference in providing upscale sustainable living environments. Over the last 10 years the luxury retirement village operator has built a strong reputation for developing and operating outstanding retirement villages in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch....
Plastic Free July: Embracing the Challenge
Pacific Lakes News
28th Jul 2022
Plastic Free July is a global initiative that encourages individuals to become more aware of just how much single-use plastic we are using in our everyday lives – and how we can reduce it....
The Lake House opens at Pacific Lakes Village
Pacific Lakes News
13th May 2022
Generus Living Group together with partner Mangatawa Pāpāmoa Blocks Incorporation (MPBI) opened the Lake House Community Facility and Bowling Green at Pacific Lakes Village....
Inaugural recipient of Ebba Te Tua Scholarship Announced
Corporate News
29th Apr 2022
Generus Living Group and its partner Mangatawa Pāpāmoa Blocks Incorporation (MPBI) who operate Pacific Coast and Pacific Lakes Villages, have named an inaugural scholarship recipient, displaying their commitment to furthering Māori education....
The Secret to Aging Well
General Interest
7th Dec 2021
While a healthy diet and exercise have long been recognised as the closest formula we have to a fountain of youth, it seems research may now have uncovered the secret to aging well. It’s a lot more fun than you may expect!...
Progress Never Looked So Good
Pacific Lakes News
7th Dec 2021
Excitement builds as the Pacific Lakes Village community facilities come to fruition in time for summer....
Waterways taking shape
Pacific Lakes News
28th Jun 2021
Peaceful walks and beautiful lake vistas are a step closer at Pacific Lakes Village as the man-made lakes from which the village draws its name begin to take shape....
Live Your Dream Retirement Lifestyle at Pacific Lakes Village
Pacific Lakes News
9th Jun 2021
Step inside Pacific Lakes Village and discover a thriving lakeside community located just a short stroll from the sprawling white sands of Papamoa beach. Read on to discover what makes Pacific Lakes Village one of the best retirement villages in Tauranga....
Waste Minimisation Plans a Winner for Pacific Lakes Village
Pacific Lakes News
9th Jun 2021
Plans to set up worm farms and green waste composting has seen Pacific Lakes Village in Mount Maunganui receive a $10,873 grant from the Tauranga City Council Resource Wise Community Fund....
Exploring your backyard
General Interest
9th Jun 2021
Whether it’s walking, cycling, or joining in the craze of geocaching, some of the Bay of Plenty’s most popular outdoor activities can be found right on the doorstep of Pacific Coast and Pacific Lakes Villages....
The All Blacks Phenomenon
General Interest
9th Jun 2021
The 2019 Japan Rugby World Cup has been and gone without a trophy in the All Blacks cabinet to show for it, but our national team continues to be a beacon, not just nationally but globally as well....
High Interest in Pacific Lakes
Pacific Lakes News
9th Jun 2021
Bay of Plenty residents are clamouring to get into Pacific Lakes Village. Almost all of the first stage of 55 homes are under construction and already sold and our first couple have taken up residence....
Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Voted Best Beaches
General Interest
9th Jun 2021
This review is just one of thousands by travellers about Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Beaches, which both featured in the top 10 beaches in New Zealand inthe recent TripAdvisor 2019 Travellers' Choice Awards....
'Living Stronger For Longer' - A growing national movement
General Interest
9th Jun 2021
Preventing falls and fractures in over 65s is the aim of a growing national movement called ‘Live Stronger for Longer’....
Award of Excellence for The Beach House
Corporate News
9th Jun 2021
The Beach House at Pacific Coast Village has been awarded the Tauranga Beefsteak & Burgundy Club’s Award of Excellence - only the fourth restaurant to receive the award in the club’s 20-year history....
Demand High for First Homes at Pacific Lakes Village
Pacific Lakes News
9th Jun 2021
Construction of the first homes at the new Pacific Lakes Village is under way, with the first residents expected to move in during October this year....
Living the good life at Pacific Coast
Corporate News
9th Jun 2021
Absolutely superb – definitely in the five-star category.” That’s how Pacific Coast Village residents Denis Edwards and Sue Lloyd describe the village’s facilities....
Pacific Lakes Development Update
Pacific Lakes News
9th Jun 2021
Construction of Pacific Lakes Village commenced in August. “The Village Lakes and Show Homes are really starting to take shape and we expect the Show Homes to be open for viewing from February 2019....
Blooming Good
Corporate News
9th Jun 2021
It’s a sunny Thursday morning in the Bay of Plenty. Light spills in through wide floor-to-ceiling windows into a contemporary white-filled space tinkling with laughter where residents lounge in comfortable Cape Cod chairs over steaming plates of Eggs Benedict....
The Beach House Opening
Corporate News
9th Jun 2021
On the 22nd March the Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell opened Pacific Coast Village’s landmark five-star village community centre, describing it as “incredibly important” as the New Zealand population ages....
Retirement Commissioner in Tauranga opens world-class facility
Corporate News
9th Jun 2021
Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell yesterday opened Pacific Coast Village’s landmark five-star village community centre, describing it as “incredibly important” as the New Zealand population ages....
Leading retirement village opens world-class facility
Corporate News
9th Jun 2021
Pacific Coast Village, which has sold a remarkable 100 villas in the last 12 months, today opens its landmark five-star village community centre – The Beach House....
Bay of Plenty Eco Retirement Village Hits Ground Running
Pacific Lakes News
9th Jun 2021
The new eco-retirement village on Grenada Street, Papamoa, is set to inject over $250 million into the Bay of Plenty region’s booming economy and provide 350 new homes to the area – with a dozen villas snapped up in the first week on the market....
Historic Tauranga - Stories to be Told
General Interest
9th Jun 2021
Did you know that Tauranga is home to the oldest library in New Zealand? Or the site of the single most devastating battle for the British military during the New Zealand Wars?...
