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Gardening glory for Margaret Stoddart!

Ryman gardener stands in front of flowers in bloom

Gardening glory for Margaret Stoddart!

Oct 27, 2023 2 min read

Keith Park residents congratulate high-vis army

Keith Park residents host a morning tea for the construction team

Keith Park residents congratulate high-vis army

Oct 26, 2023 3 min read

The Madeleines Kick off Ryman Tour

The Madeleines perform at the retirement village

The Madeleines Kick off Ryman Tour

Oct 17, 2023 3 min read

High fashion and heritage styles

Residents participate in the Otepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival event

High fashion and heritage styles

Oct 11, 2023 3 min read

Russell summits One Tree Hill 30 days in a row

Residents walking group summit One Tree hill

Russell summits One Tree Hill 30 days in a row

Oct 4, 2023 3 min read

Anna finds joy in Special Care

Anna works in care

Anna finds joy in Special Care

Sep 14, 2023 3 min read

Ryman residents build nesting boxes for parakeet conservation

Ryman residents building nesting boxes

Ryman residents build nesting boxes for parakeet conservation

Sep 11, 2023 2 min read

George plays piano to entertain fellow residents

Ryman resident plays piano for fellow residents

George plays piano to entertain fellow residents

Sep 6, 2023 4 min read

Janet witnesses the heyday of Himalaya climbing

Residents in a red cardigan smiling for a photo in her apartment

Janet witnesses the heyday of Himalaya climbing

Aug 16, 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.

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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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