A village in the heart of Kilbirnie

Located in the heart of Kilbirnie on Coutts Street, the village is close to the local shopping areas. Features include architecturally designed independent apartments, assisted-living apartments, and a care centre set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.

If your needs change over time, our state-of-the-art care centre provides 69 care rooms offering rest home and hospital care. Rita Angus care centre is located within the same village community and, as a Ryman resident, you will have priority access over non-residents at the time of your transfer. Should a space for the type of care the village offers be unavailable at the time of your transfer, we will do our best to accommodate you at another Ryman village that provides the level of care you need* until a space becomes available at Rita Angus Village.

 

The amenities include an all-weather bowling green, heated indoor swimming pool and spa, gym, beauty and hairdressing salon, movie theatre and library.

There is always something to do; from organised events and shopping trips, to activities that inspire movement. The measure of a full life at Rita Angus Village is certainly one that will get richer with age. 

*Care options vary between villages, please check with our team for details of the care offered at each village. 

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Independent and assisted living

 FREEDOM TO LIVE THE WAY YOU WANT

Rita Angus Village offers living choices to suit everyone, so residents can live the way they want and blaze their own trails. Our apartments are light and spacious, with clean lines and a clever open-plan design layout that provides an easy flow throughout.

We also offer assisted-living apartment and a range of care options.  Its all part of what we like to call the Ryman Difference

ENJOY A LITTLE CERTAINTY

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your apartment*, and our standard deferred management fee is capped at 20 percent – one of the lowest in the retirement sector.

*Some conditions apply. 

Independent and assisted-living amenities

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Connect and unwind

Community is central to the lifestyle so we offer amenities that encourage that sense of togetherness, such as a dining room, bar, hair and beauty salon, and shop. 

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Skills and passions

Retirement is a great time to sharpen your skills on the passions and pastimes that you love. Spend time enjoying the workshop, craft room, pool table, and library.

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Active and thriving

Incorporate regular activity into your everyday routine or enjoy the camaraderie of a little game time. Amenities include a swimming pool, spa pool, terrace, gym, bowling green, and croquet lawn.

"The people here are absolutely fantastic. They welcome you, and I love that."

Jennett McGaw - Independent resident 

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.

ASSISTED-LIVING APARTMENTS

Assisted-living apartments come with support you can count on. A chef-prepared meal, housekeeping – it's great for you and reassuring for your family.  

GUIDE TO RETIREMENT LIVING

It's hard to put your finger on why Ryman villages just feel different. For the inside knowledge, check out our guide. 


A RANGE OF CARE OPTIONS

Our retirement villages offer a range of care options - not as an add-on, but woven into the fabric of our villages.

Rita Angus care centre offers care options including rest home and hospital care. Like all aspects of our villages, we constantly look for ways to improve both the care we provide and the innovation behind it. Care is customised using our myRyman Care app and residents love the food in our seasonal Delicious menu, which is prepared fresh on site by village chefs. 

Rita Angus is one of over 90% of established Ryman villages that have been awarded 4-year certification by the Ministry of Health. It’s recognised as the ‘gold standard’ in care.

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Accommodation premium

At Rita Angus Village, our private care rooms provide superior accommodation – you'll enjoy a spacious room with a private ensuite. The price of your private care room depends on the type of room you select. This will be clearly outlined in your admission agreement.

Accommodation premiums range from $43 to $75 per day

If you would like more information our village manager will be happy to help

Care centre amenities

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A little pampering

Treat yourself to a pamper session in our hair and beauty salon or a sweet treat in the shop. 

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Relax and connect

Lounge and dining areas provide spaces to relax and enjoy mealtimes. The food tastes great and the social interaction is good for the soul.

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Calm spaces

Tranquil indoor and outdoor spaces dedicated to our care residents allow you to relax and meet with family and friends.

"My wife is being looked after very well. It gives me a sense of relief."

Brian - Independent resident 

RESTHOME AND HOSPITAL CARE

Personal attention, warmth and building trusting relationships are all crucial to the customised care we provide at our care centres.

A RANGE OF CARE OPTIONS

It's hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. For the inside knowledge, check out our care guide. 

Village location

What's in the neighbourhood?

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Miramar Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf at the stunning Miramar Golf Course, located directly beside Wellington Airport. After your round relax at the friendly clubhouse.

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Kilbirnie shops

Located a short walk from the village, the Kilbirnie local shops have everything you need. From supermarkets to hairdressers, the post shop and more.

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Lyall Bay Beach

A short drive from the village will have you at picturesque Lyall Bay Beach. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants and a walk along the beach.

OUR NAMESAKE

 

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Each Ryman village is named in honour of a Kiwi or Aussie trailblazer: Anthony Wilding, Lady Diana Isaac, Evelyn Page. They pushed further and set the bar high for others to aspire to. In creating communities that challenge the expectations of ageing, Ryman villages are also setting the bar high. They’re demonstrating that a retirement lifestyle brimming with new experiences, connections and fulfilment is something we should aspire to. Our Kiwi and Aussie namesakes represent the measure of inspiration, while Ryman villages represent the measure of retirement living.

Rita Angus (1908-1970)

Rita Angus was an exceptional New Zealand painter and a leader of the twentieth-century art scene. Committed and inspiring, Rita prompted many other artists to reconsider their painting style and work ethic.

Primarily using oil and watercolour, she is best known for her unique landscapes and portraits of New Zealand scenery. She carried reservations about following trends, committing instead to displaying and defending her own painting style.

During the 1930s and 40s, the artist painted many scenes from Canterbury and Central Otago. One of her best known and loved pieces is Cass, painted in 1936, which was voted as New Zealand’s most loved painting in a 2006 television poll. The distinctive painting of a Canterbury landscape received critical acclaim in 1940 when it was exhibited at the National Centennial Exhibition of New Zealand Art.

The eldest of 7 children, Rita was a pacifist whose beliefs shone through in her work during the 1940s wartime. She purposefully avoided any artistic reference to war, with the philosophical intention that her art was to “create life and not destroy it”.

After her death, Rita’s reputation continued to flourish as evidenced by the National Art Gallery’s artist-dedicated exhibition in 1982.

For further insight into the moments that shaped Rita’s life, Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life by Jill Trevelyan paints a clear picture of the artist’s vibrant life story.