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Pacific Lakes News
An under-construction Mount Maunganui retirement village is aiming to bring sustainable land practices to the retirement sector – from solar energy to...
General Interest
In the wake of COVID-19, the world has a long road to recovery – socially, physically, practically and emotionally. Soothing serotonin Serotonin; it’s the...
From the traditional paperback to digital devices, it seems our reading materials have undergone a technological transformation. However, while devices from Kindles...
“Sustainability is so much more than just going "green". It is a purposeful way of life, with a strong focus on our...
Your brain isn’t ever something you were told you needed to take care of however, emerging evidence shows the importance of certain...
Grandparent: family historian, nurturer, mentor, role model, playmate, wizard, and hero. There is no doubt that grandparents play a significant role in...
It seems that since mobile phones first burst onto the technological scene in the 1980s there’s been no limits to their capabilities....
It’s been on the cards for years and hasn’t eventuated, we get it! After all, when it comes to making a start...
Overseas travel might be off the cards for now but there’s nothing stopping us travelling from the comfort of our own homes....
Plans to set up worm farms and green waste composting has seen Pacific Lakes Village in Mount Maunganui receive a $10,873 grant...
“Many of us brushed the cobwebs off our bicycles and hit the road during the COVID-19 lockdown, but for those unaccustomed to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had little impact on development at Pacific Lakes Village, with the contractor already caught up on building work...
In the wake of COVID-19, the world has a long road to recovery – socially, physically, practically and emotionally. There is a beautiful...
The 2019 Japan Rugby World Cup has been and gone without a trophy in the All Blacks cabinet to show for it,...
Whether it’s walking, cycling, or joining in the craze of geocaching, some of the Bay of Plenty’s most popular outdoor activities can...
Bay of Plenty residents are clamouring to get into Pacific Lakes Village. Almost all of the first stage of 55 homes are...
'How lucky are we to have beaches like this?’ This review is just one of thousands by travellers about Mount Maunganui and Papamoa...
Invaluable wisdom, charismatic charm, a profound appreciation of the past and present, and a fundamental appreciation of the fact that tomorrow is...
If you lose the ability to organise your own affairs, it’s essential to have somebody available to do it on your behalf....
Construction of the first homes at the new Pacific Lakes Village is under way, with the first residents expected to move in...
Preventing falls and fractures in over 65s is the aim of a growing national movement called ‘Live Stronger for Longer’. With a...
The Honourable Tracey Martin has been the Minister of Seniors since October 2017. A great believer in giving back to the community,...
Humans have used honey for thousands of years. Rock art dating back to 8000 BC depicts honey harvesting, and the Egyptians, Chinese,...
Construction of Pacific Lakes Village commenced in August. “The Village Lakes and Show Homes are really starting to take shape and we...
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...
Annabel Langbein is a beloved daughter of the nation; her locally focused, user‑friendly recipes and loyalty to the food landscape in New...
Corporate News
On the 22nd March the Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell opened Pacific Coast Village’s landmark five-star village community centre, describing it as “incredibly...
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...
Life is fast-paced and to maintain balance it is important to reduce stress by incorporating a healthy mix of leisure activities and...
Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell yesterday opened Pacific Coast Village’s landmark five-star village community centre, describing it as “incredibly important” as the New...
Pacific Coast Village, which has sold a remarkable 100 villas in the last 12 months, today opens its landmark five-star village community...
It doesn't seem like so long ago that we all supported small local businesses. Now while most of us have nothing against...
Did you know that Tauranga is home to the oldest library in New Zealand? Or the site of the single most devastating...
Half an hour's drive or a short bus ride away from Pacific Coast Village, is the small yet bustling township of Katikati....