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New Wing Development
Thornton Park Retirement Village is nestled on the outskirts of the small coastal town of Opotiki, situated in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Pleasantly located with spacious, well maintained grounds and gardens. We pride ourselves on the level of care that is offered to our residents and respective families. Our staff are committed to working…
Robert Donaldson
Admitted for long term respite care with cerebal palsy, he is definitely no stranger to enjoying the specialist care of our staff and involving himself in activities or events on offer. A pleasure to look after.
Bernie Clements
Thornton Parks Piano Man. A valued and respected icon of Opotiki, given his commitment and service to our community in so many different ways. A life member of the New Zealand Lions foundation. He had always felt that Thornton Park Retirement Lodge was the only place for him when he could no longer fend for…
Evacuation Flows With Ease
On Friday 5th March 2021 many in our geographic area of Eastern Bay of Plenty received the alert from Civil Defence stating that we all had to evacuate to higher ground because of the severe threat of tsunami following the severe earthquakes in the Kermadec Islands.. I received a phone call at my home, 25 Walker Road, Tablelands, Opotiki, from Sue Toi of Thornton…