MOUNT MAUNGANUI,
ENJOY THE FINEST RETIREMENT LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND
Welcome to The Pitau
It is with great pleasure that on behalf of the Sanderson Group I introduce our latest flagship retirement village development - The Pitau.
We have been in the business for many years. Since our inception in 1987, The Sanderson Group is a family owned and operated company, who has built a reputation for creating the country’s most desirable retirement villages.
The Pitau represents the pinnacle of my work, and a lifetime of commitment to the retirement and aged care industry. I am committed to delivering a project that reaches the highest standards of excellence.
By creating environments that offer significant amenity, security, community and a continuum of care, I believe we enhance the quality of life for residents seeking a luxurious and secure retirement lifestyle.
My wife Donna and I plan to live in The Pitau ourselves in the future. I look forward to you joining us.
With Kind Regards.
Fraser Sanderson Founder & Chairman Sanderson Group
RETIREMENT LIVING BEYOND THE ORDINARY
IN MOUNT MAUNGANUI
UNMATCHED LUXURY & COMFORT AWAITS
The Pitau has much to offer those who seek a premium and prestigious lifestyle in their retirement. A superior level of service and sophistication greets you from the moment you enter. Every detail is designed with convenience, luxury and well being in mind.
Having researched some of the finest resorts in the world, the best features have been incorporated into what is set to be New Zealand’s most prestigious retirement residence. The result is a place that feels like a luxury resort all year round.
Our collection of exceptional facilities, and a wide variety of activities on offer is enough to keep you engaged and entertained on your very own never ending holiday.
The Pitau is brought to you by the Sanderson Group, a name synonymous with lifestyle communities of exceptional quality. Comfort, elegance and functionality set the tone for this outstanding new development.
COASTAL ELEGANCE
MEETS URBAN SOPHISTICATION
Nestled in the heart of Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, The Pitau offers sophisticated residences meticulously designed for comfort and style.
Enjoy the best of both worlds with easy access to boutique shops, lively cafés, and coastal recreational activities, while living in a serene, well-crafted environment.
The Pitau ensures an exceptional lifestyle today and peace of mind for tomorrow with our care suites, premium amenities, and thoughtful design.
REWARD YOURSELF
Nothing else comes close to the facilities and amenities offered at The Pitau. It’s time to reward yourself.
Every aspect of The Pitau’s facilities and shared spaces are carefully considered and designed to equal those of a 5 star resort. A range of facilities within the village provides a myriad of ways to spend your days and nights. Whether it is relaxing in the residents lounge, a game of billiards with friends, rejuvenating in the health spa, or an evening drink at the bar. Every requirement and detail is catered to.
RELAX, REJUVENATE & REHABILITATE
INDULGE IN WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES
Residents Lounge Health Spa & Pool
Make yourself at home and enjoy the beautiful amenities and activities on offer.
A daily schedule of activities will be displayed inside our residents lounge offering a great mix of social and exercise options.
You can choose to join activities like bridge, mah-jong, aqua aerobics classes, yoga, pilates, petanque, table tennis, hobby groups, and more.
Post-match banter is best enjoyed over quality food from our café/dining or a casual drink in your own bar.
Or let your mind be swept away with a classic movie in the cinema, or a book from the library. It’s all waiting to be enjoyed.
This is a great way to meet new friends and get the most out of village life.
Social outings outside of the village are also organised from time to time.
Relax, rejuvenate or rehabilitate within a modern and fully-equipped health spa and pool facility. Be pampered at the health spa with its many relaxing treatments on offer, from massages, to manicures in the hair and beauty salon.
Enjoy laps in our state of the art 20m indoor heated pool, or challenge yourself to a workout at the gymnasium with its range of cardio and resistance-based training equipment and available professional advice.
The health spa also offers residents access to a full complement of tailored wellness treatments and programmes.
HEALTH SPA & POOL
GYM & YOGA STUDIO
HAIR, BEAUTY & NAIL SALON
LIBRARY & READING ROOM
BOUTIQUE CINEMA
BILLIARDS LOUNGE
WINE & WHISKY BAR
CAFÉ, RESTAURANT & DELI
WORKSHOP & HOBBIES ROOM
RESIDENT CONCIERGE SERVICE
STATE OF THE ART GYM & YOGA STUDIO
THE PITAU’S GROUND FLOOR AMENITY SPACES
ENJOY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS
Take time for what matters most to you, enjoy a morning coffee or lunch with your family and friends, or embrace the strong community environment with like-minded people where you can foster new friendships and experiences.
THE RESIDENT’S LOUNGE
Café & Deli
The Pitau café & deli serve up great coffee and delicious food from the cabinet or from the menu.
The café is open to the public, making it an ideal place to meet with visiting family and friends or to pick up a few bites when guests visit.
Whether it’s a coffee after your morning bike ride or treating a special grandchild to a sweet treat, the café is your place to enjoy throughout the day.
Lounge
At the heart of the village, the residents lounge is the architecturally designed centre point for The Pitau. It is a homely, luxurious facility for the village community to come together to enjoy a fulfilling social life with friends—an essential aspect of creating a comfortable and rewarding retirement.
Socialise with friends over a game of billiards and have a drink in the Whisky lounge. Relax into a comfy sofa chair and enjoy some quiet reading in the library or catch a movie in the boutique 24 seat cinema.
With such an impressive space at your disposal, you may feel inspired to start your own social group. Share your love of cars or whisky with others, or join dancing, cards or arts groups. Regular information sessions will keep you learning and exercise options will keep you moving.
Outside the residents lounge the courtyard is the perfect sunny spot to enjoy a coffee or tea from the café with friends and family.
LUXURIOUS APARTMENTS WITH LIFESTYLE IN MIND
The Pitau has multiple floor plans offering a mix of 2 or 3 bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 80 to 165 sqm, or can be combined to make one larger apartment.
Each apartment is designed for easy living, and to maximise sun and natural light. Only high-quality fittings and fixtures are used, chosen to suit the unique character of your apartment.
Spacious open-plan living, a designer kitchen, beautifully tiled bathrooms, a master bedroom complete with ensuite, ducted heating, basement parking and ample storage are all common features.
You are sure to find a home at The Pitau to suit your lifestyle.
CRAFTED FOR LASTING BEAUTY
Timeless Design And Materials
Our vision for The Pitau stemmed from a unique design brief aimed at creating a building that is both timeless in its design and feels intrinsically at home in its beachside location.
The building’s façade, elegantly clad in stone, speaks of durability and classic appeal. Inside, residents can discover thoughtfully designed spaces featuring high-quality finishings. These carefully selected elements not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also create an atmosphere of understated elegance and lasting comfort.
A SANCTUARY OF LUXURY
STEP INSIDE YOUR NEW HOME
A coastal material palette complements modern design and a high quality finish. Designer kitchens feature beautiful stone benchtops and timber panelling, bathrooms are beautifully tiled, bedrooms and living areas enjoy soft, deluxe carpet and natural timber floors.
TYPICAL APARTMENTS
Two Bedroom Suite or One Bedroom with Media
A1
Interior: 83 - 85m2
Balcony: 9 - 10m2 Total: 92 - 95m2
Two Bedroom Suite
Apartment Type B
Your apartment has all the features you would expect from a modern, luxurious, Sanderson Group designed home.
Select from a wide range of apartment types offering a mix of 2 or 3 bedroom configurations .
Apartments are architecturally designed to maximise the sun, natural light and indoor/ outdoor living.
Spacious open plan living, high ceiling heights and windows, ducted heating and cooling, a master bedroom complete with ensuite, integrated storage, and spacious outdoor living are all common features.
Should you need small amendments to suit your requirements, these can be accommodated.
Exclusive
Three Bedroom Penthouse or Two Bedroom with Media
Penthouse Type D
Media Room AREA LAYOUT
2/3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom
Interior: 188m2
Balcony: 53m2 Total: 241m2
LUXURY DESIGN WITH A PREMIUM LIFESTYLE IN MIND
You will have access to The Pitau’s fleet of electric vehicles and e-bikes. We have our own courtesy chauffeur and doorman to pick you up and drop you off for those short local trips to the shops and beach.
PREMIUM CARE OFFERING
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Support
Following the construction of the apartments we will be building our own deluxe care suites, to cater for residents who require medical assistance with the highest level of care and comfort.
We will ensure you receive a support plan tailored to your individual needs.
In keeping with the overall standard of the village our age care suites provide spacious accommodation within a boutique hotel-like environment.
The Sanderson Group level of quality and luxury is carried through every aspect of the village, and our deluxe care suites are no different.
Deluxe Suites
• A variety of large luxurious suite sizes
• Private ensuite
• Access to entertainment spaces and activity lounges
• Exceptional levels of care and attention
• Healthy and delicious food using wholesome ingredients prepared by an expert kitchen team
This is planned to be completed by end 2029.
‘The Residence’ will be permanently staffed with registered nurses and health care assistants. Visiting doctors and specialists will add to the medical services on offer.
If you require that extra level of care our on-site care facilities will ensure you receive a support plan tailored to your individual needs.
Our Memory Care suites will provide specialised care for residents requiring that extra support.
Selected services from ‘The Residence’ can be provided to individual apartments.
As a Pitau member, you receive priority access to any of our Sanderson Group care facilities.
EMBRACE THE MOUNT MAUNGANUI LIFESTYLE
Mount Maunganui known for its stunning harbour views and white sandy beaches is one of New Zealand’s sunniest townships with a reputation for blue skies and mild temperatures.
Unsurprisingly, this most livable location is one of New Zealand’s most popular area to retire.
THE PITAU
ENJOY THE BEST OF RETIREMENT LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND
Located in one of New Zealand’s most coveted destinations, The Pitau offers a lifestyle like no other. Perfectly positioned for you to soak in the vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and relaxed pace of life that the beautiful township of Mount Maunganui is renowned for. Here, the serene white sandy beaches, bustling cafés, scenic coastal boardwalks and outdoor activities are at your doorstep.
The Pitau’s prime location offers a desirable lifestyle, with Mauao serving as a backdrop to daily strolls or bike rides along pristine beaches. The Mount Maunganui shopping centre is a 5-minute walk away and includes a fine foods grocer, medical centre, pharmacy, restaurants, bars and cafés, hair and beauty salons and much more.
Tauranga Airport is a short 8 minute drive. Bayfair Shopping Centre is a 10 minute drive away.
For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, The Pitau offers easy access to a wide range of leisure activities, providing ample opportunities for recreation and socialising.
Excellent public transport links are close by if you no longer drive or own a vehicle.
Nearby Tauranga enhances the appeal with its new civic centre development and cultural activities, adding to the rich array of services available to residents.
Convenience at your doorstep
Retail, Restaurants & Supermarkets
• Mount Maunganui Town Centre
• Restaurants
• Shopping
• Weekend Markets
• New World Supermarket
• Bayfair Shopping Centre
Medical
• Medical Centre & Pharmacy
• Dentists
Recreation, Parks & Sports
• Mauao / Mount Maunganui
• Surf Beaches
• Pilot Bay
• Mount Hot Pools
• Mt Maunganui Golf Club
• Omanu Golf Club
• Bay Oval International Cricket Ground
• Mount Ocean Sports Club
• Tauranga Bridge Marina
• Sulphur Point Marina
• Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club Airport
• Tauranga Airport
SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN
MT MAUNGANUI MAIN BEACH
HOT POOLS
TOWN CENTRE
MT MAUNGANUI GOLF CLUB
BAY OVAL
TAURANGA AIRPORT
PILOT BAY
MOUNT BOWLS CLUB
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS NOW
Congratulations on taking the initial steps to secure your new home at The Pitau.
We’ve created this guide to outline the process and as a helpful tool so that you can manage and follow your journey with excitement and ease.
A Pitau representative dedicated to providing you with the right advice will support you throughout your journey to create the ultimate lifestyle for you.
This booklet outlines the steps we take to ensure a smooth and easy process from signing up to moving in.
1. SECURE YOUR NEW HOME
Select your apartment from one of our apartment designs and your preferred location.
Paying Deposit
A fully refundable deposit is payable to Anchorage Trustee Services within 5 days of signing the Application. It will be held in Trust until the commencement of your Occupational Right Agreement (ORA).
Once your deposit is paid, the ORA application form and other important documentation will be sent to your nominated solicitor for signing.
Sign the Occupational Right Agreement
We are delighted to offer you an ORA for a home in the Village. This will give you exclusive rights to live in your apartment.
It’s important you meet your solicitor within 20 days to get independent advice and sign your acceptance of the agreement.
Signing the Agreements
Please sign the agreement in the presence of your solicitor who will explain your rights and the cooling off period.
Your agreement can be conditional upon the sale of an existing house. We will agree on a date by which this condition needs to be satisfied.
2. DESIGN DISCUSSION
Planning Session
After your ORA is unconditional and you have paid the deposit, we will dedicate a Representative to work with you throughout the journey to help you feel at ease with your new home.
At the initial meeting they will explain the building time frame, and give you all the information you need to take the next steps. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and get a good understanding of what to expect.
3. STYLE AND SELECTIONS
We know you’ll be excited by this step.
Interior:
At The Pitau we are committed to being world class and ensuring you only get the best options.
We have our own exclusive in-house design team. We have designed two stunning colour pallets, ‘Sand Dunes’ and ‘Rock Pools’ for you to choose from. You can view these as well as other materials, fittings and fixtures in our Sales office.
For those apartments that are more bespoke you have the opportunity to work alongside our design team to help tailor your space to your requirements.
Any changes or extras that incur cost will be invoiced to you by the consultant. In most cases where you have made changes to specified products you will incur the additional cost of the replacement.
Sign it Off:
When your design selection is complete, you will be required to sign it before we send it to the construction team. You will be unable to make changes after construction has begun.
4. WE BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME
Your work is done for now. It’s time to sit back and watch our skilled construction team build your dream home.
You can rest assured that we are all passionate about your dream...
As The Pitau is a construction site it is a fundamental requirement that we take all reasonable and practical steps to eliminate or minimize hazards and risks within the Village site.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide visits to your home while it is under construction. As your settlement date gets closer we will be in touch to give you your moving in checklist with helpful tips for moving day as well as instructions on setting up your utilities such as power, gas, telephone and internet. You will receive this checklist approximately 2 months prior to your move in date.
Near the end of your building journey we will organise a pre-settlement walkthrough of your beautiful new home.
5. PRESETTLEMENT WALK THROUGH
By this point you’ll be getting very excited as move-in day gets closer.
Approximately one month prior to your expected move-in date you will meet with the Village Manager who will be there to help you with your transition into The Pitau, making it a fun, smooth and exciting experience. This will be your first opportunity to walk through your new apartment - a very exciting day! This last month is used to take care of the final touches and make sure everything from your style and selections check list is ticked off.
During the walkthrough you will be able to ask the Village Manager any outstanding questions you may have about, ‘moving into’ your new home, move-in day and village life. You will also get instruction for the settlement of your final payment, as well as a moving in check list to make sure that moving in is made as easy as possible.
Settlement:
A member of our Legal Team will produce your settlement statement close to when you move into your new home. All funds must be paid via your solicitor and settlement must occur no later than 2pm on move in day.
6. MOVING IN
Our team aim to make your move to The Pitau your best yet! Your Village Manager will meet you at your new home to give you the key to the door and our trademark ‘warm welcome’. The entire team is ready to help in any way you need.
Once you are all set up you will have access to a range of facilities and activities that you will be sure to enjoy. Our onsite team will assist you with any queries you may have and introduce you to your maintenance and landscaping team.
You will also have an opportunity to meet your neighbours at the regular social events organised by The Pitau social club.
We are always available to help. If you feel you need additional support in your move and settling into the village, please let us know.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Ownership of Your New Home
The Sanderson Group Village operator (The Pitau LP) holds legal title to the land and all apartments within The Pitau village.
Occupation Right Agreement (ORA)
You will be invited to choose an ORA for your apartment (as prescribed in the Retirement Villages Act 2003 and Code of Practice).
You will pay an ‘Entry payment’ for the ORA before you move in. The cost of this varies depending on the size and location of your apartment.
This ORA grants you the right to occupy your apartment for as long as you are able to safely live independently and grants you full access to all our communal facilities.
Your ORA will terminate when you leave the village or move into care.
Village Outgoings
A weekly Village Fee, (paid monthly) is charged to cover our operating costs such as rates, water rates, landscaping, facility maintenance, and building insurance. This fee is adjusted by CPI (Consumer Price Index) each year to give you certainty about your living costs.
You’ll be responsible for the private utility charges inside your apartment such as electricity, phone, water charges, and personal contents insurance (except where these are included in your Village Outgoings Payment).
Village Contribution
A Village Contribution payment is charged to you or your estate for your apartment. This amount is equal to 30% of your Entry Payment.
This fee is charged on your ‘Exit’ date.
Your maximum Village Contribution after 3 years is 30% of your Entry Payment. The first year’s amount is 6%, the second year is an additional 12%, and the third year is a further 12%.
If you leave within 3 years, calculation of the Village Contribution Fee is pro rated on a daily basis from the ‘Entry’ date. For example if your Exit date is 1 year after your Entry date, your Village Contribution is 6%.
Maintenance
Any repairs or maintenance inside your apartment are at your own cost.
Exit Payment Upon Resale
Following resale and settlement of your ORA, you or your estate will be refunded your entry payment (the amount paid to purchase the ORA), less your accrued Village Contribution Fee (and other miscellaneous costs, if any).
The village contribution is capped at a maximum of 30% of the amount paid to purchase the ORA.
However, if your ORA hasn’t been resold within 9 months of vacating the home, you will receive a Village Contribution rebate.
On-sell of your ORA including administration, marketing and refurbishment is free of charge (except where there is more than fair wear and tear to the apartment).
Your Safety and Support
An emergency call button is provided inside your apartment to provide an extra level of safety. You will also have the option of wearing a pendant around your neck which will connect you to our staff should you ever need urgent assistance.
Continuity of care is very important to us. You will have priority access to any of our care facilities and advance care services should these be required.
Communication Within the Village
We will keep you up to date with all activities, news and developments within your new community through a regular newsletter which can be accessed electronically or delivered to your mailbox.
Family and Friends Staying
We predominantly build two bedroom apartments so you can welcome your children, grandchildren and friends who wish to visit anytime of the year.
Your Pet
You are welcome to bring your existing family pet with you. If you have more than one pet (or something large or unusual) please talk to us for approval. Replacement pets will only be allowed with our permission.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Changing Your Mind
If you change your mind within 15 working days of signing an ORA, we will cancel the agreement and refund your deposit in full.
This gives you the opportunity to change your mind if your circumstances change and you decide it is better if you do not proceed.
Village Contribution Payment Capped
The village contribution ‘payment’ is capped at 30% of the entry payment. This fee among other things is your contribution to the ongoing maintenance and management of your apartment and the village community.
Your first move to another independent living apartment (not including care suites) won’t incur an additional village contribution, unless that apartment has a higher value, in which case you only pay the difference between the two village contribution values. There will be a separate fee to contribute to the costs of transferring apartments.
No capital loss
We guarantee the amount repaid to you will not be affected by any decline in the value of your occupation right of the apartment.
This gives you certainty that you will not be exposed to any capital loss on resale of your occupation right for the apartment, regardless of the state of the housing market at the time.
Outgoings Payment Guarantee
We will not adjust the weekly fees by more than CPI (consumer price index) each year, regardless of any changes to the operating costs of the village. This gives you certainty about your living costs.
Continuity of Care
Continuity of care is also very important to us. We guarantee you will be granted priority access to our in house care facility once it has opened.
In the meantime we will give you priority access to any Sanderson Group care facility if you so choose.
You and your family has peace of mind knowing that you have access to a higher level of care through a Sanderson Group care facility should you require it.
Money Back Guarantee
We have full confidence that you will love being a part of The Pitau community. However should your circumstances change and you should wish to move out of your new home then we will provide a 90-day money back guarantee. We will resell your apartment and repay your entry payment in full.
You will have peace of mind knowing how confident we are that you will be more than happy with your decision to move into one of our villages.
No hidden costs
We guarantee there are no hidden costs when we on-sell your occupation right for your apartment. We will provide FREE of charge the services required to on-sell your occupation right for the apartment, i.e. sales, administration, marketing, and refurbishment (except where there is more than fair wear and tear to the apartment).
Fees Stop Immediately
When you permanently move out and your home is available, your weekly fees and village contribution accruals stop.
We consider it our responsibility to cover these costs while we are in the process of on-selling your ORA for your apartment.
Natural Disaster Guarantee
In the unlikely event that we could not rebuild the apartment you occupy following destruction of the apartment, we will pay back your entry payment with no deduction of village contribution.
This gives you certainty that you can move on following a natural disaster.
Family Values
We are a family owned company and are committed to upholding values such as trust, honesty and compassion.
This means you will be treated with courtesy and have your rights respected by us.
ABOUT SANDERSON GROUP
Sanderson Group is a family-owned business established in 1987, and has over 35 years experience building and running luxury retirement villages.
Fraser Sanderson is a founding member of the New Zealand Retirement Village Association (RVA) and helped set up the RVA’s original Code of Practice and Building Code. As a leader in the retirement village field, Sanderson Group continues to uphold the industry’s latest code of practice and all relevant legislation.
Today Sanderson Group are recognised as leaders in the luxury retirement market in the development and opperation of New Zealand’s most iconic retirement villages.
Our expertise and passion for building outstanding retirement villages with first-class communal facilities and quality aged care has completely changed the standard of retirement living in New Zealand.
Our villages are impeccably designed, enviably located and fastidiously executed, an ethos that has led us to set the standard in modern-day luxury retirement living. Our desire to deliver
“If it’s not good enough for our family, it’s not good enough for yours”
complete luxury to discerning buyers has seen us change the way retirement villages are developed in New Zealand.
A meticulous eye for detail and a knack for picking the very best locations mean Sanderson Group villages are widely regarded as marketleaders and innovators. We are proud of our track record, yet we continually seek out ways to set new benchmarks.
In an industry often associated with corporations and multinationals, Sanderson Group stands alone as a family-owned, family-operated business. “If it’s not good enough for our family, it’s not good enough for yours” has always been a guiding principle for Sanderson Group.
That is why each Sanderson Group village has a high standard of quality and embraces a community connection that are simply unmatched.
SANDERSON VILLAGES
Past & Present
The Pitau
Queenstown Country Club
Bayswater
Bethlehem Country Club
Matamata Country Club
Bethlehem Shores
Cascades
The Avenues
The Hill
Tamahere Country Club Omokoroa Country Club
