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Tears flow at Grace Joel as penpals finally meet

Penpals meet at Grace Joel

Tears flow at Grace Joel as penpals finally meet

Dec 2, 2022 4 min read

100-year-old Neill's royal birthday surprise

Resident showing his 100th birthday card from the King of England

100-year-old Neill's royal birthday surprise

Nov 20, 2022 3 min read

Grace Joel gets an original Grace Joel for 20th birthday

Grace Joel village receives an original masterpiece

Grace Joel gets an original Grace Joel for 20th birthday

Nov 18, 2022 3 min read

David’s labour of love transforms into a real page-turner

Resident showing his new book

David’s labour of love transforms into a real page-turner

Nov 3, 2022 4 min read

Feather boas and fancy frocks out in force for Priscilla first night

Residents at the opening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Feather boas and fancy frocks out in force for Priscilla first night

Oct 26, 2022 2 min read

Alexander Hillary reveals why he feels ‘endlessly proud’ of Sir Ed 

Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson Alexander

Alexander Hillary reveals why he feels ‘endlessly proud’ of Sir Ed 

Oct 14, 2022 3 min read

Edmund Hillary residents' moving tribute to the Queen

Residents pay their respects to the late Queen

Edmund Hillary residents' moving tribute to the Queen

Sep 19, 2022 2 min read

Alison Smith's memories of a 1984 Paralympic air rifle bronze medal

Ryman retirement resident holding her bronze medal

Alison Smith's memories of a 1984 Paralympic air rifle bronze medal

Sep 12, 2022 3 min read

Phil and Adrienne’s faith provides inspiration for fellow villagers

Anglican priest and wife move into a retirement village

Phil and Adrienne’s faith provides inspiration for fellow villagers

Jul 26, 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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  • 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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