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Ches Pritchard 'walked the walk' of New Zealand fashion design

Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village resident Ches Pritchard

Ches Pritchard 'walked the walk' of New Zealand fashion design

Jun 27, 2022 4 min read

Ryman's mission to bring smiles to Ukraine

Debra holds crochet bears

Ryman's mission to bring smiles to Ukraine

Jun 18, 2022 2 min read

A musical touch for 10th anniversary celebrations

Retirement village choir performs for the village

A musical touch for 10th anniversary celebrations

Jun 14, 2022 2 min read

Kiri Te Kanawa village turns 10 years old

Kiri Te Kanawa village turns 10 years old

Apr 29, 2022 2 min read

Residents team up with Sean Ellis to tackle pests in the Torlesse

Sean Ellis and residents

Residents team up with Sean Ellis to tackle pests in the Torlesse

Apr 11, 2022 2 min read

Forget zest, it’s all about the zing in Clem’s kitchen

Clem the chef

Forget zest, it’s all about the zing in Clem’s kitchen

Apr 8, 2022 3 min read

Letters from schoolchildren make residents' day

Letters from schoolchildren make residents' day

Mar 10, 2022 3 min read

Summer celebration for Kevin Hickman residents

Summer celebration for Kevin Hickman residents

Feb 25, 2022 1 min read

Jason Gunn wows the residents at Diana Isaac village

Jason Gumm

Jason Gunn wows the residents at Diana Isaac village

Feb 22, 2022 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.

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  • 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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