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Tina Duncan turns up the heat at Northwood

Tina Duncan renowned chef cooks up a storm in a Ryman village apartment

Tina Duncan turns up the heat at Northwood

Jun 12, 2024 3 min read

Care and leadership at Murray Halberg Village 

Murray Halberg village manager sitting in the garden

Care and leadership at Murray Halberg Village 

May 29, 2024 2 min read

Miriam Corban resident wowed by stunning new village centre

Residents at the village lounge enjoying happy hour

Miriam Corban resident wowed by stunning new village centre

May 16, 2024 2 min read

Residents ‘Shake it Off’ to Lana's set

Residents dance to 'shake it off'

Residents ‘Shake it Off’ to Lana's set

May 9, 2024 2 min read

Helen Guthrie lives in a corner of bowlers’ paradise

Helen Guthrie loves bowling

Helen Guthrie lives in a corner of bowlers’ paradise

Apr 30, 2024 3 min read

Anzac services hold special significance for Ryman residents

Ryman resident attends an Anzac service

Anzac services hold special significance for Ryman residents

Apr 24, 2024 2 min read

Bob Owens village celebrates double digits!

Bob Owens celebrates their 10th birthday

Bob Owens village celebrates double digits!

Apr 22, 2024 3 min read

Warren's bus shelter mission finally succeeds

Resident stands in front of a bus stop

Warren's bus shelter mission finally succeeds

Apr 4, 2024 3 min read

David Jorgensen gives green thumbs-up to volunteering

Northwood retirement residents stand in their garden

David Jorgensen gives green thumbs-up to volunteering

Mar 7, 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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