The Ryman Blog

Discover the latest in retirement living through resident stories, helpful advice, news, and more.

Ryman’s new dementia care pioneers

Ryman’s new dementia care pioneers

Oct 26, 2021 2 min read

Vege lovers platter

Vege lovers platter

Vege lovers platter

Sep 23, 2021 1 min read

Platter tutorial by Manu from The Social Platter Co

Kowhai spring social platter

Platter tutorial by Manu from The Social Platter Co

Sep 22, 2021 2 min read

Charles Upham village residents help out the Christchurch City Mission

Charles Upham village residents help out the Christchurch City Mission

Aug 26, 2021 2 min read

Get checked, cover up, speak up

Ryman’s Operations Project Coordinator

Get checked, cover up, speak up

Aug 24, 2021 4 min read

Olympics@RYMAN medallists honoured

Residents win medals

Olympics@RYMAN medallists honoured

Aug 9, 2021 3 min read

Jane Mander wins Quiznastics gold!

Jane Mander residents win Quiznastics

Jane Mander wins Quiznastics gold!

Aug 7, 2021 2 min read

Terry wins gold in Olympics@Ryman swimming

Terry wins gold

Terry wins gold in Olympics@Ryman swimming

Aug 2, 2021 2 min read

William Sanders walks win gold!

The William Sanders relay walking team has won gold in the inaugural Olympics@Ryman event.

William Sanders walks win gold!

Aug 1, 2021 3 min read

Popular articles

  • Ryman Healthcare wins Best Provider in 2025 NZ’s Best Awards

    Ryman Healthcare has been announced Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards for Best Retirement Village and Aged Care facilities, marking the sixth time Ryman has won this prestigious title.

     

    IMG_8673 (Large)-min (1)
  • Checking the mail now part of special care unit’s daily routine

    Resident Garth Scanlan and his daughter Sharon Mitchell had the honour of cutting the ribbon to unveil a startlingly accurate replica of a NZ Post mailbox.

    The mailbox was one of two that had been lovingly crafted by a group of independent residents in the village workshop, with the presentation scheduled during September to mark Alzheimer's Awareness Month.

    Checking the mail now part of special care unit’s daily routine
  • Best place to retire in New Zealand

    New Zealand’s beautiful and varied landscapes, mild climate, and relaxed lifestyle make it an attractive place to live. Whether you enjoy vibrant cities, laid-back coastal towns, or hitting the road in your RV, it’s a top choice for retirement.

    Best place to retire in New Zealand
  • Angus the cat keeps widowed Wally company

    They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but they clearly haven’t met Angus the cat, the affectionate feline who lives in Ryman Healthcare’s Keith Park Village in Hobsonville with his owner Wally Annett!

    The sociable grey and white cat became a TikTok sensation two years ago when Wally’s granddaughter Sarah posted a video of her Nana Helen and Poppy Wally pushing Angus around the village gardens in his trolley and going for walks on a leash.

     

    Messenger_creation_89CCA490-2E37-44C5-BFC1-227C677BA0EB (1)
  • From five star hotels to global icons - Ryman chefs serve only the best!

    Before making the move to the retirement sector, many of our chefs at Ryman Healthcare have worked all around the world in some of the finest restaurants and hotels, often serving up platters for the rich and famous.

    This means that our residents are getting the benefit of this fantastic experience now delivered right to their plates!

    image (10)

Subscribe to our blog newsletter