Trade Rush Hour for Happy Hour: A Free Morning Tea and Retirement Talk in Māngere Bridge

 Longridge residents making the most of life beyond the city.

If you live in Auckland, you probably know the feeling of sitting in traffic while the day slips by. At Longridge, many of our residents used to live that life too. Now, they start their mornings with a cuppa and a view of the Coromandel Ranges.

With new developments and rising density across South Auckland, more people are beginning to ask: is there a better option for retirement? We're hosting a free morning tea and retirement presentation at the Māngere Boating Club, Kiwi Esplanade, Māngere Bridge, on Tuesday 8 July, from 11am to 1.30pm. Whether you're beginning to explore options for yourself or supporting a parent considering a change, this is a great chance to hear real experiences and ask the questions that matter.

Over morning tea, we’ll talk you through what makes Longridge different from the typical retirement setup. You’ll also hear from a local real estate agent, offering practical advice on selling a home and what to think about if you're considering a move away from the city.

Why are so many of our residents leaving Auckland?

There’s more to it than space and scenery. Read the full story here.

For some, it’s the affordability. For others, it’s the lifestyle: spacious single-level villas, real gardens, wide streets, and a community that feels more like a neighbourhood than a complex. There’s a strong social side to village life and you can be as involved as you like.

Take Neale and Sue, for example:

Neale and Sue visited 27 retirement villages before finding what they were really looking for: space, freedom, and a true sense of community.

"We visited 27 retirement villages from Whangārei to Christchurch, but none of them offered the lifestyle, space, and quality we were looking for. Then someone suggested Paeroa. We visited Longridge, and everything changed. The villas have real privacy, the designs are well thought out, and the gardens are beautiful. It felt open, welcoming, and different to anything we had seen. It ticked every box, and more we hadn’t even considered. We signed up on the spot. Now we’ve got our dogs, a garden to enjoy, and the freedom to live how we want. The village runs on common sense, not unnecessary rules. The location is ideal too, close to hospitals and great for day trips in our motorhome. We’re not slowing down. We’re part of a real community, and we’re living fully. Longridge is truly unique."

We’d love to see you there. It’s a chance to enjoy morning tea, meet some friendly faces, and hear more about what makes Longridge different.

Event Details

📅 Tuesday 8 July, 11am – 1.30pm

📍 Māngere Boating Club, Kiwi Esplanade, Māngere Bridge

Book Your Spot

If you have questions or would like to RSVP, feel free to call or email us.

📞 0800 928 928

📧 info@longridgecountryestate.co.nz

Contact us here

Please RSVP by 10am on Monday 7 July to help us plan catering.

Walk-ins are welcome, but booking is appreciated.

Whether you're still sitting in rush hour or just thinking ahead, we’d love to have you join us for morning tea and a conversation about a different kind of retirement living, Longridge-style.