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Read the latest news, progress updates and blog posts from The Sterling, Kaiapoi.
North Canterbury Retirement Village Named Best in the South Island
Residents and the team at The Sterling, Kaiapoi retirement village in Kaiapoi are celebrating after being named the Best Large Retirement Village in the South Island at the Seniors New Zealand NZ’s Best Village & Care Awards 2025. Village General Manager Suzi...
Benefits of Moving into Retirement Living Sooner Rather than Later
If there’s one thing, we hear time and again from residents at The Sterling, Kaiapoi, it’s: “I wish I’d moved here sooner!” We get it - moving into a retirement village is a big decision. It’s a change from the life you’ve always known, and the thought of downsizing...
ANZAC Blanket Two Years in the Making Brings Residents Together
An intricately crafted ANZAC memorial blanket has brought the residents of The Sterling, Kaiapoi together to remember those lost in battle. A number of clever residents at The Sterling, Kaiapoi retirement village have spent two years working on the masterpiece, which...
How to Get the Most From Your Visit to a Retirement Village
Visiting different communities is an essential part of finding the right retirement village, but the process can feel overwhelming. With so much to take in, it’s easy to forget the finer details of each village. To help make your visits as productive and enjoyable as...
Construction Begins on Landmark Amenities Building at The Sterling, Kaiapoi
Excitement is mounting at The Sterling, Kaiapoi as construction officially begins on the highly anticipated amenities building; an essential step toward completing the thriving North Canterbury retirement village. Designed to be the heart of The Sterling, Kaiapoi...
Your House, Your Home: Sandra’s Journey to Retirement Living at The Sterling, Kaiapoi
Moving into a retirement village is a huge decision; one that Sandra struggled with at first. Read Sandra's journey to find out why she chose retirement living at The Sterling, Kaiapoi. If you ask Sandra what makes a house a home, she doesn’t hesitate: “A warm,...
A Home for Hearts and Minds: Graeme and Juanita’s Journey to Retirement Living at The Sterling, Kaiapoi
Graeme & Juanita looked at 18 retirement villages before deciding that The Sterling, Kaiapoi ticked all the right boxes for them. Discover their journey to retirement living at The Sterling, Kaiapoi. Graeme and Juanita don’t do things by halves. Throughout their...
Loving Life at The Sterling, Kaiapoi: Jenny and Larry’s Journey to Retirement Living
For Jenny and Larry, retirement is all about making the most of life. Discover their journey to active and social retirement living at The Sterling, Kaiapoi. For Larry and Jenny, the decision to move into The Sterling, Kaiapoi was a lightbulb moment. “We were visiting...
Is The Sterling the Right Fit For You?
Would you like to know if The Sterling, Kaiapoi is the right fit for you? Follow the journey below to find out! You can also download the file here.