Resident Testimonials
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"Last year, I decided to move to Aldwins House. Since then, I have been residing in a cozy room filled with warm sunshine and a lovely view. The atmosphere here truly feels like home. The staff members at Aldwins House are fantastic. They provide exceptional care, making me feel valued and cherished.
Every day, I find immense joy in the attentive and compassionate care I receive, as well as the interesting activities that allow me to connect with the vibrant community around me. It is through these engagements that I truly feel a sense of belonging and fulfillment.
During a recent visit from my dear sister, her heartfelt words echoed in my heart. She said, "When I see you smile, I know in my heart that you have found the right home." Aldwins House has become a place where my happiness flourishes, and I am grateful for the warm and caring environment it provides."
Noeline Lovelock - Aldwins House Resident ๐
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Kalle
"Sports and travelling run in the family, and that's kind of what's led me to come to New Zealand."
"I grew up in a small town in Finland. My dad was involved with sports all his life, he was a shot putter, discus thrower, powerlifter, we traveled quite a bit when I was a kid. He never mentioned much of the rugby days. He just said he broke both of his shin bones playing rugby, so he said, โnever play the sport, It's crazy.โ
I started playing when I was 18. I played my first cap for the Finnish national team in 2014, we won the Finnish championship with my club. Rugby is not a big thing in Finland.
I moved here to play rugby in 2017. The club that wanted me to come over was Methven Rugby Club. They got me here and they were like, โwhat do you do for work? Iโd just finished chef school in Finland. โWe'll get you a job at Mount Hutt as a chef, you can do that while you play rugby with us.โ I said, โPerfect. Yeah, I'm inโ.
I've always loved food. My mum was an amazing cook, and still is. When I was studying tourism I worked in some hotels in Finland, and I saw how the chef's worked. I just loved the kitchen vibe and I was like, Yeah, thatโd be something I'd love to do.
I've had more of a culinary journey In New Zealand than in Finland. I started at Mount Hutt, after that I worked at The Dubliner in Methven. I worked as a senior pizza chef at Salโs for maybe six months then worked as chef de partie at Cellar Door. At Eliza's Manor, I worked myself up to a junior sous chef. Then the opportunity came to work my first head chef job at Moon Under Water.
We're privileged to have a busy atmosphere, we can try new things and get a bit creative. There are no TVโs, just come here with your family or with your mates, play board games, to socialise.
I really want to drive the local food and ingredients through the menu. We don't mind spending more for quality ingredients as long as it's supporting New Zealand businesses. We just love to use local. And it's pub food, but I feel like it's elevated.
I play club rugby here for the Christchurch Football Club, the oldest club in New Zealand and I still play regularly for the Finnish national team, whenever they can fly me over to play."
- Kalle
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