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

Be inspired by our incredible Ryman residents!

Be inspired by our incredible Ryman residents!

Aug 12, 2025 5 min read

Village pooch Maggie provides pet therapy for fellow residents

Village pooch Maggie provides pet therapy for fellow residents

Jun 19, 2025 3 min read

Ryman residents show their support for St John

Ryman residents show their support for St John

Jun 19, 2025 5 min read

Celebrate Matariki 

Matariki

Celebrate Matariki 

Jun 26, 2024 2 min read

Residents ‘dig’ Ryman’s Trees for Fees initiative

Ryman residents plant trees

Residents ‘dig’ Ryman’s Trees for Fees initiative

Jun 21, 2024 2 min read

Welcome wētā, rats rack off!

Residents show off their handmade rat traps

Welcome wētā, rats rack off!

Feb 12, 2024 2 min read

Discover a pastry lover's dream

Pasty and cakes

Discover a pastry lover's dream

Nov 29, 2023 1 min read

Bert Sutcliffe residents help kids welcome more wētā

Norris Aitken and Dick Fisher have put their woodworking skills to great use by whipping up 30 wētā hotels for local conservation use

Bert Sutcliffe residents help kids welcome more wētā

Oct 6, 2023 2 min read

Diana Isaac wins Aged Advisor Award for 'Large South Island Village'

Diana Isaac wins Aged Advisor award

Diana Isaac wins Aged Advisor Award for 'Large South Island Village'

Jul 3, 2023 1 min read

Popular articles

  • How to choose the right assisted living facility in New Zealand

    Assisted living in a serviced apartment is a type of residential care designed for older adults who may need some assistance but want to maintain their autonomy. Support with everyday tasks such as housework, home maintenance, and meals is provided in a safe, comfortable environment that encourages social engagement and personal autonomy.

    This option bridges the gap between living at home and full-time care, making it ideal for people who want to age in place and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

     

    A resident in the assisted living facility
  • ‘We came, we saw, we bought!'

    Larry and Liz had the perfect vantage point to watch Bert Sutcliffe Village being built – from their home across the road! Despite that, they initially signed up for another village in Auckland.

    “I’d come over to open days prior to it being completed and we were too young at that stage,” says Larry.

    “I’d indicated to Leanne the Sales Advisor back then that if she had one with a view, on a corner, and we were old enough, then yeah… we’d be in!”

    Larry and Liz
  • Tony and June ‘lucky’ to be together in their serviced apartment

    Tony and June feel like the luckiest people at Princess Alexandra Village.

    The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.

    “It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it gets lots of light, and it’s a good size, so I’ve got room for my card-making supplies.”

    residents in the serviced apartment
  • Ladies celebrate 10 years of friendship at Possum Bourne Village

    Two Possum Bourne Village residents have two reasons to celebrate this month.

    This 27 November will mark 10 years since Maureen Peach and Colleen Antonievich moved into the Pukekohe village with their husbands Graham and Des - and 10 years since the start of a beautiful friendship between them.

    Being two of the original cohort to move into the village in 2015, Village Manager Ruben Kumar invited the pair to join him for a special afternoon tea to celebrate.

     

    Two Possum Bourne Village residents celebrate 10 years of friendship
  • 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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