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Inside the village

There’s more to choosing a retirement village than price, location, and facilities. You need to visualise yourself living there and get a feel for what it's like being a resident.

Village Life|1 min read

Ryman residents knit thousands of bears for Ukraine

Residents across Ryman villages in New Zealand and Australia are on a mission to knit 20,000 teddy bears for displaced children in Ukraine.

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Village life in lockdown: Feel-good stories to brighten your day

In lockdown, staff at retirement villages go the extra mile to ensure their residents feel as safe, supported, and happy as possible.

Village Life|2 min read

Gourmet gifts, virtual wine club, and more: How Ryman is celebrating Christmas this year

Christmas might look different at Ryman this year due to ongoing restrictions but our beautiful festive decorations and stunning gardens are in full summer bloom.

Village Life|2 min read

Christmas starts early at Omokoroa Country Estate

In the lead-up to the big day, our Christmas Elves (aka residents) decorate the village centre with two trees and lights.

Village Life|2 min read

‘A time to come together’: A glimpse into Arvida’s Christmas celebrations

Staff and residents at Arvida communities are looking forward to the festive season. Each village celebrates Christmas slightly differently.

Village news

Keep up-to-date with news from Retirement Villages across New Zealand

Village Life|9 min read

Summary of Options For Change discussion document

On August 2nd 2023, Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, released a discussion paper titled Review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003: Options for Change.

Village Life|2 min read

Unique slice of Coromandel history to become quaint new retirement village

One of Coromandel Town’s heritage treasures, the former mine manager’s house on Rings Road, has been converted into a retirement village.

Village Life|1 min read

Greenwood Park nature trail wins sustainability award

A nature trail at Metlifecare’s Greenwood Park in Tauranga has won the 2022 Spaceworks Resident-led Gardening and Landscaping Award

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Linda Jones MBE opens Hamilton retirement village named in her honour

Renowned Kiwi jockey and advocate for women’s rights Linda Jones officially opened the Hamilton retirement village named in her honour.