He Wā Whakaaro – a time to reflect and honour legacy

Over the past six months, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of working alongside an inspiring collective of kuia through Metlifecare Village’s Resident-led Enviro Groups. These wāhine bring intention, energy, and a deep sense of care to their mahi- leading change not just for today, but for those who will come after them.

These kuia embody the idea of legacy, they’re nurturing seeds of transformation that will bloom long after them.

Retirement villages may be final homes, but within them lie vibrant communities rich in wisdom, humour, leadership, and potential. When older residents lead and inspire initiatives, they awaken new meaning and shared purpose. And that, in turn, strengthens the whole village.

Metlifecare’s commitment to uplifting resident leadership enables flourishing in every sense of the word -environmentally, socially, and spiritually.

These kuia, their mahi, and the legacy they are growing together remind us that leadership can bloom at any age- and that the most powerful changes often begin in our own backyards.