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Stunning portrait of Linda Jones revealed by Linda Jones MBE on Ryman’s 40th birthday

Linda Jones portrait

Stunning portrait of Linda Jones revealed by Linda Jones MBE on Ryman’s 40th birthday

Sep 20, 2024 3 min read

Cliff and Michelle reunite to reflect on Ryman history

Cliff and michelle

Cliff and Michelle reunite to reflect on Ryman history

Sep 18, 2024 3 min read

Celebrating 40 years of kindness and care with Essie Summers’ long-time residents!

Couple smiling for a photo

Celebrating 40 years of kindness and care with Essie Summers’ long-time residents!

Sep 16, 2024 2 min read

Gerda Pritchard takes on te reo Māori!

Gerda Pritchard standing in front of her townhouse

Gerda Pritchard takes on te reo Māori!

Sep 13, 2024 2 min read

Kim Dawson's journey to providing care that is ‘good enough for Mum and Dad’

Kim Dawson and her dad standing in his apartment

Kim Dawson's journey to providing care that is ‘good enough for Mum and Dad’

Aug 28, 2024 4 min read

Celebrating our resident authors on World Book Day

A retirement village resident stand for a photo with a book she has written and published

Celebrating our resident authors on World Book Day

Aug 23, 2024 4 min read

Home is where the ‘art’ is

Our talented resident painting a scenic picture

Home is where the ‘art’ is

Jun 24, 2024 3 min read

Yarn bomb bike bonds Keith Park crafters

Keith Park residents stand in front of a crochet bicycle

Yarn bomb bike bonds Keith Park crafters

May 15, 2024 3 min read

Skye's Adventures: exploring retirement living

Ryman Northwood | Walking with Dog

Skye's Adventures: exploring retirement living

Apr 17, 2024 2 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.

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  • 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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