The Ryman Blog

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

How to have an epic retirement in New Zealand

Resident couple enjoying a coffee at the cafe

How to have an epic retirement in New Zealand

Mar 3, 2025 7 min read

Heading overseas? Some tips before you go 
 

Hiking group enjoying nature

Heading overseas? Some tips before you go 
 

Feb 24, 2025 5 min read

Antarctica to the Outback: Rodnie and Bryan's adventures

Rodnie and Bryan's Antarctica adventures

Antarctica to the Outback: Rodnie and Bryan's adventures

Feb 20, 2025 2 min read

Two ‘deserving and dedicated’
team members awarded
Graeme Rabbits Scholarship

Ryman team members awarded Graeme Rabbits Scholarship

Two ‘deserving and dedicated’
team members awarded
Graeme Rabbits Scholarship

Feb 17, 2025 3 min read

Legacy of Jane Mander celebrated with stunning new portrait

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Legacy of Jane Mander celebrated with stunning new portrait

Feb 14, 2025 2 min read

Keith Park Village residents’ second chance at love

Keith Park retirement village residents find love

Keith Park Village residents’ second chance at love

Feb 13, 2025 3 min read

Woodcote thanks one of a kind caregiver for 33 years service

Resident thanks one of her care givers with a hug

Woodcote thanks one of a kind caregiver for 33 years service

Jan 22, 2025 2 min read

How to create a summer grazing platter

Kowhai spring social platter

How to create a summer grazing platter

Jan 13, 2025 2 min read

Bev and John’s summer motorhome adventures

Couple and their dog

Bev and John’s summer motorhome adventures

Dec 19, 2024 4 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.

     

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  • 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.

     

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  • 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!

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