Lives lived to the full at Huntleigh Apartments

Huntleigh Apartments village coordinator Karen Nixon makes life comfortable for residents.


Huntleigh Apartments village coordinator Karen Nixon has spent her career seeking to benefit the lives of others.

As the ‘go-to’ woman for the residents of Huntleigh Apartments, Karen has found a use for her organisation, coordination and facilitation skills gained from years of experience supporting private, corporate and not for profit organisations.

“It’s a busy role and some days the to-do list goes out the window,” she laughs.

Yet somehow this extremely popular woman always manages to ensure things go smoothly.

“I just stay calm, kind and caring and try to make sure everyone is happy. That’s the most important thing.”

She says it’s the residents and staff of Enliven’s Huntleigh Home and Apartments that make her excited to come to work each day. 

“The lives they’ve lived and the experiences they’ve had are just fascinating. 

“You lose track of time when you’re with the residents, talking with them or creating new experiences.”

Karen oversees all of the activities at Huntleigh Apartments, ranging from Tai Chi to day trips, movies and a themed party last week titled Puttin’ on the Ritz.

Karen is the first point of call for residents wanting to discuss activity ideas, wanting advice, or requiring building maintenance.

When you ask what the most important requirements of her job are, her answer is simple. A sense of humour and respect, she says.

 “Respect is really important to me. I respect each resident as a unique individual, while taking the time to get to know them and what’s going on in their lives. It’s a real pleasure.”

Enliven has newly-renovated apartments available at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments at 221  Karori Road, Karori. To enquire further or arrange a viewing, call sales agent Allan Davidson on 04 439 4949.


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