The Ryman Blog

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

Locking up and leaving for adventure

Judy poses for a photo while tramping

Locking up and leaving for adventure

Nov 30, 2023 2 min read

Knitting and nattering to help others

Knitting group at the retirement village

Knitting and nattering to help others

Nov 20, 2023 2 min read

Friendship blooms for Filipo and Paneta

Friends have a photo taken in the village

Friendship blooms for Filipo and Paneta

Nov 10, 2023 3 min read

The Whitlocks complete Walking for Wellness in Iceland!

Ryman residents in Iceland on holiday

The Whitlocks complete Walking for Wellness in Iceland!

Nov 2, 2023 2 min read

Kathy finds metaphors for life in walking

Kathy stands on her balcony

Kathy finds metaphors for life in walking

Jul 27, 2023 3 min read

Family, new friends and green fingers

Pat and Barbara happy in their new retirement apartment

Family, new friends and green fingers

Jun 28, 2023 3 min read

Patti revs up for life at Bruce McLaren

Retirement resident Patti enjoying her new retirement apartment

Patti revs up for life at Bruce McLaren

Jun 27, 2023 3 min read

Living Measured in Bronze, Silver, and Gold

Garth Barfoot explaining why he thinks living in a retirement village is a great decision

Living Measured in Bronze, Silver, and Gold

Jun 16, 2023 2 min read

Rod and Adrie's recipe for retirement living

Two male residents pose for a photo

Rod and Adrie's recipe for retirement living

May 10, 2023 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.

     

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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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