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Keith Park residents keep kids safe at road crossing

Keith Park help school children cross the road

Keith Park residents keep kids safe at road crossing

Feb 29, 2024 3 min read

Wedding dresses old and new on show for village Valentine’s celebration

Ryman resident shows her wedding dress

Wedding dresses old and new on show for village Valentine’s celebration

Feb 14, 2024 3 min read

Rebecca renews her Cambridge connections at Patrick Hogan show

Rebecca performs at Patrick Hogan retirement village

Rebecca renews her Cambridge connections at Patrick Hogan show

Feb 7, 2024 3 min read

'Who you gonna call? - Stoat Busters'

Ryman Healthcare residents, is in the process of building dozens of traps to snare stoats and rats in the South Island high country.

'Who you gonna call? - Stoat Busters'

Dec 22, 2023 4 min read

Sports stories surround silver cup

Lawn bowl team show off their trophy

Sports stories surround silver cup

Nov 24, 2023 3 min read

Chris Beckett celebrates 25 yrs of Caring

Chris Beckett celebrates 25 yrs of Caring

Chris Beckett celebrates 25 yrs of Caring

Nov 23, 2023 3 min read

Stunning new portrait of Possum Bourne revealed

Possum Bourne's new portrait unveiled

Stunning new portrait of Possum Bourne revealed

Nov 16, 2023 3 min read

Mona Robertson brings Stewart Island dream alive

RJ Mona Stewart Is3 large

Mona Robertson brings Stewart Island dream alive

Nov 9, 2023 4 min read

Clear sighted Ryman fundraising efforts applauded

Ryman presenting a cheque to The Fred Hollows Foundation

Clear sighted Ryman fundraising efforts applauded

Nov 9, 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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