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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

  • 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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