Locking up and leaving for adventure
If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.
Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A highlight in her rowing career was in 2017 when Judy, along with her rowing partner Alison, competed in The World Masters Games, winning a silver medal in the 1000m Women’s Pairs.
She currently holds the title of top women's single sculler in the 70-75 year age group in New Zealand and is second in the North Island for the 65-75 year age group.
Adventure is in Judy’s DNA. She’s always up for hitting the open road and exploring the fantastic wilderness that Aotearoa has to offer. When she’s not rowing, Judy loves to hike. And she’s no stranger to several hard South Island trails.
Having a lifestyle this active and busy means that Judy doesn’t want to be worrying about her home while she is away. She chose Ryman’s Murray Halberg Village because it suits all her needs, right down to the location near the water as well as all the safety and security benefits.
“It’s a lock up and leave it situation,” she says.
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Celebrating SiteWise Gold 100% for 8 Consecutive Years!
Topline has once again achieved SiteWise Gold with a perfect score of 100% for the 2024 / 2025 period - that’s 8 years in a row and counting. It’s a testament to Topline’s ongoing H&S Compliance focus.
The requirements increased this year, with more questions, more evidence and a higher quality scale necessary to score full marks. It takes commitment from the entire team at Topline and an outstanding health & safety culture to achieve this.
“An excellent submission. Congratulations on achieving Gold Standard and a perfect score. Very well done.” SiteWise Assessor - Neville W.
To achieve a perfect score validates our unwavering ongoing commitment to Health & Safety Compliance procedures. We are proud of our SiteWise Gold status, with very few companies in NZ (less than 5%) having achieved this for so many consecutive years.
Read more about this fantastic achievement here:
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.6% Yes
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32.8% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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