108 | Residentfocused growth The first stage of the village includes 12, two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas, with plans for 37 units in total. LIFESTYLE Trinity Village T T Karen Phelps Construction has started on the first units at Trinity Hāwera, which aims to deliver a senior living experience that prioritises residents over commercial interests. “As they say, ‘there’s no place like home’, and that is why locals tell us, that when it comes to retirement they want to stay close to family and friends. This development will offer that at a quality, if not better, than anything one can find in the main centres,” says Douglas Hutchinson QSM, Trinity director and project lead. The first stage of the village includes 12, two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas, with plans for 37 units in total. The homes range from 100sqm to 140sqm, including garaging, with upmarket finishes, including brick and weatherboard exteriors, and neutral interiors designed to allow residents to add their own personal touch Doug says the development is adopting an incremental, resident-focused growth model rather than rushing to full capacity. “Trinity Hāwera is designed to provide a boutique and modern approach to retirement living. Our aim to create a desirable and thriving community that fosters genuine connections at a pace of life designed around the residents. By prioritising gradual growth this allows the community to flourish in small, settled pockets. This ensures a harmonious and connected community, free from the drawbacks of rapid expansion,” he says. For example, he says Trinity Hāwera deliberately avoids crowding its campus with extensive recreational facilities. Instead, it encourages residents to remain integrated with the broader community by utilising nearby amenities, including the forthcoming Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga cultural centre, TSB Hub sports facilities and the PowerCo Aquatic Centre. Environmental sustainability features prominently in the village design, with homes built to achieve a minimum Level 7 Homestar rating as prescribed by the New Zealand Green Building Council. Doug says this certification ensures lower living costs through energy-efficiency measures, as well as providing for resident comfort and well-being. A key component of Trinity Hāwera’s longterm vision involves replacing the existing care facility with a new, state-of-the-art care facility. It will include a 56-bed care home and 27 care suites, providing a seamless transition for residents that may eventually require higher levels of medical attention. “Our aim is to create a brand-new, premium-level home and hospital facility, which will be funded from the equity gained from the phased development of the village,” Doug says. Trinity’s history dates back to 1956, when the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary established Calvary Hospital in Hāwera as a 13-bed geriatric facility. Through various expansions and transformations, it evolved into Trinity Home and Hospital Limited in 1999, when the charitable trust acquired the operation. Despite its historical connections to the Catholic Church through the Little Company of Mary, Trinity operates as a non-denominational facility, welcoming residents of all backgrounds. Level 1, 21-23 Devon Street East, New Plymouth +64 6 758 1021 +64 21 543 693 stefan@taylorpatrick.co.nz www.taylorpatrick.co.nz Experts in Land and Infrastructure Development. PROUDLY SUPPORTING TRINITY VILLAGE & PROUD TO OFFER OUR SERVICES NATIONWIDE
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