Know what’s happening
Access the private noticeboard for verified neighbours near you. Keep informed about any suspicious activity, send urgent updates to your neighbours when required and discuss emergency planning.
Get to know your neighbours
Browse the directory and start getting to know your neighbours. Don’t want to post to the whole neighbourhood? Send a private message.
Buy, sell and give away
Want to declutter your garage? Buy some used household items? Give away some garden stuff? Become a verified neighbour to browse and post items for sale. Trading is simple when everyone lives nearby.
Retirement Villages
Situated in a stunning beachfront position, The Sands looks out across Browns Bay’s iconic pines to Rangitoto island. Simply cross the road for a leisurely stroll along the beach and a paddle with the grandkids or walk a few minutes around the corner to browse the shops - it would be hard to find a better retirement location.
Our Village Offering
Due to be completed in May 2019, The Sands offers a choice of two or two bedroom with a flexible third room apartments, many with stunning sea views. Whether you like to entertain, or simply enjoy your own space, you’ll love the flexibility and open-plan living at The Sands. Every apartment is as functional as it is beautiful - with quality fittings that add that touch of luxury, as well as generous rooms and storage space. Relish the peace and comfort all year round with mod-cons including double glazing, heat pump, heated towel rails and a high level of sound proofing between apartments.
Active Village Life
With the village right in the heart of Browns Bay, proximity to town makes it easy for you to be a part of the community, enjoying social activities at your local clubs and societies. With public transport close by getting to shopping centres or visiting friends and family is a breeze. Or if you don’t feel like venturing very far, there is plenty to do right on your doorstep. Get the big screen movie experience in the cinema, soak up the sun and stunning views from the lounge and garden, or fire up the communal BBQ when friends drop in for a visit.
Carefree Independence
Live life the way you want to, with the freedom to do the things you love. We’ll take care of all the maintenance - building repairs, exterior cleaning and the gardening too. Don’t feel like cooking? Get a bite to eat at the café or order a meal from our onsite chef. Knowing the weekly fee is fixed for life guaranteed means you can budget and have financial surety for the future.
A Continuum of Care
For assistance in an emergency, call bells in your apartment will connect you to trained staff 24 hours a day. If your needs change, The Sands has spacious, luxury Care Suites for both Rest Home and Hospital care. You can be sure you’re in good hands. Oceania has won the Supreme Care Award from the NZ Aged Care Association 3 years in a row.
Minimum age of entry for residents is 70 years.
To register your interest for further information call 0800 333 688 or email enquiry@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz