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I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the … View moreI'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for … View moreWednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to … View moreThe Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
Weโve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.
A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- … View moreWeโve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.
A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- Prep food ahead to keep Christmas Day relaxed
Click read more for the full list of tips.
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the … View moreFrom 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
Tony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still canโt quite believe what a good score it was.
โIt was the best thing weโve done,โ says June. โItโs north facing, so it… View moreTony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still canโt quite believe what a good score it was.
โIt was the best thing weโve done,โ says June. โItโs north facing, so it gets lots of light, and itโs a good size, so Iโve got room for my card-making supplies.โ
Click below to read their full story.
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing … View moreThe New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Mฤori and Te Ao Mฤori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Aucklandโs only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Weโre delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Readerโs Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time weโve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Readerโs Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealandersโ … View moreWeโre delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Readerโs Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time weโve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Readerโs Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealandersโ attitudes towards services from business across various industries.
Companies are assessed based on five pillars: personalisation, understanding, simplicity, satisfaction and consistency.
This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and excellence that our teams strive for every day in our villages to deliver exceptional service standards.
Thank you to our amazing teams and to all those who took the time to complete the surveys!
From late November 2025 to February 2026 there will be roadworks on Great South Road near SH1 Bombay interchange.
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Works will include weigh plate and electronic sign installation at separate locations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme.ย
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Find out how it will affect your … View moreFrom late November 2025 to February 2026 there will be roadworks on Great South Road near SH1 Bombay interchange.
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Find out how it will affect your journey through the area.
Police are seeking the publicโs help to identify the man pictured in these images.
We believe he may be able to assist us in a series of ongoing enquiries in the Twyford area.
Unlike what the images appear to show, he is actually believed to be wearing a dark grey/black top and grey pants.
… View morePolice are seeking the publicโs help to identify the man pictured in these images.
We believe he may be able to assist us in a series of ongoing enquiries in the Twyford area.
Unlike what the images appear to show, he is actually believed to be wearing a dark grey/black top and grey pants.
If this is you, or you know who this man is, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 251031/8604.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Mark your calendars! The Upper Hutt Santa Parade is back this Christmas. Come join the fun as the communityโs favourite Christmas movie comes alive in a magical display of floats, music, and festive cheer.
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025
Time: 3PM | Rain or shine
Location: Main Street, Upper … View moreMark your calendars! The Upper Hutt Santa Parade is back this Christmas. Come join the fun as the communityโs favourite Christmas movie comes alive in a magical display of floats, music, and festive cheer.
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025
Time: 3PM | Rain or shine
Location: Main Street, Upper Hutt
A big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink … View moreA big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink outdoor chair)
Chris Carlyon - Waikanae (French Bulldog painting)
Joel Bradley - Auckland (Kea painting)
Jayne Walton - Rangiora (rainbow gate
Charmaine Macpherson - Cheviot (colourful bathtab)
Adele Whittaker - Auckland (school mural)
Karan Robson - Foxton Beach (blue backdoor)
Dave Bang - Levin (native bird mural)
Take a look at their wonderful colourful entries below. A huge thank you to everyone who shared a Bright Spot in their community this year; we have loved seeing the places in your neighbourhood that bring you joy.
At Waterford, life feels wonderfully effortless. Enjoy modern apartment living, peaceful harbour views and a warm, welcoming community. With cafรฉs, boardwalks and the ferry close by, everything you love is within easy reach. Discover a lifestyle that brings calm, connection and a real sense of … View moreAt Waterford, life feels wonderfully effortless. Enjoy modern apartment living, peaceful harbour views and a warm, welcoming community. With cafรฉs, boardwalks and the ferry close by, everything you love is within easy reach. Discover a lifestyle that brings calm, connection and a real sense of home.
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment … View moreJoin us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
At Triton Hearing Kapiti, youโll find us on Amohia Street in a spacious, welcoming clinic with easy flat-access parking. Our friendly team supports the Kapiti community, providing expert care in a relaxed, lounge-style environment.
From routine hearing checks to advanced solutions, we ensure … View moreAt Triton Hearing Kapiti, youโll find us on Amohia Street in a spacious, welcoming clinic with easy flat-access parking. Our friendly team supports the Kapiti community, providing expert care in a relaxed, lounge-style environment.
From routine hearing checks to advanced solutions, we ensure every visit is simple and personalised. We love seeing clients reconnect with the sounds and moments theyโve been missing, whether itโs a loved oneโs voice, music, or everyday life. Family-friendly and community focused, our Kapiti clinic makes hearing easy and enjoyable for everyone.
Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
A local landlord in Riccarton https ://www.enviroflo.co.nz/ |booked what was meant to be a simple, routine CCTV drain check, | just a bit of peace of mind for a tidy, well-kept rental. But under that neat garden and solid paths, our camera told a different storyโฆ
We found several cracks and … View moreA local landlord in Riccarton https ://www.enviroflo.co.nz/ |booked what was meant to be a simple, routine CCTV drain check, | just a bit of peace of mind for a tidy, well-kept rental. But under that neat garden and solid paths, our camera told a different storyโฆ
We found several cracks and offsets in the old ceramic drain lines, likely hidden damage from the 2010โ2011 quakes. Nothing too dramatic yet, but it was only a matter of time before things got messy.
Luckily, the property still had an EQC (now Natural Hazards Commission) claim on record. Our team stepped in to help the owner with the process, and before long, the repairs were fully approved and sorted at no extra cost to them.
We replaced the damaged sections, tidied everything up, and left both the tenant and landlord relieved theyโd caught the problem early.
Moral of the story: sometimes a โroutine checkโ can save you a lot of stress (and cash) down the line!
Have you claimed your free drain check with Enviroflo yet?
Hastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed.
At around 3.15pm on Tuesday 21 October, a man approached a young girl and began interacting with her as she was walking home. We acknowledge the girl who has done the … View moreHastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed.
At around 3.15pm on Tuesday 21 October, a man approached a young girl and began interacting with her as she was walking home. We acknowledge the girl who has done the right thing by avoiding the man, making her way home, and telling her caregivers.
We understand an incident like this can be unsettling to the community however, we ask parents to be alert, not alarmed.
Police encourages parents and caregivers to have discussions around behaviours and actions that are inappropriate or that make a child feel uncomfortable. This enables them to identify behaviours that make them uncomfortable, unsafe or scared, and take action by removing themselves from the situation and tell someone they trust.
Police ask those in the Whakatu area who have CCTV or dashcams to please review their footage from Tuesday around 3.15pm, and ask them get in touch with Police if they see any suspicious activity.
We ask the community to report suspicious activity to us as soon as possible by calling 111.
For non-emergencies, or to provide information after-the-fact, please contact Police through our 105 services.
Please use the reference number 251022/0221.
At The Helier, retirement feels like a fresh beginning. Light-filled modern apartments, thoughtfully designed spaces and a warm, welcoming community create a place where you can live well and stay connected. Enjoy a lifestyle that feels easy, uplifting and entirely your own, right in the heart of … View moreAt The Helier, retirement feels like a fresh beginning. Light-filled modern apartments, thoughtfully designed spaces and a warm, welcoming community create a place where you can live well and stay connected. Enjoy a lifestyle that feels easy, uplifting and entirely your own, right in the heart of the Bays.
Weโre celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what youโre planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWeโre celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what youโre planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
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Awatere is a vibrant, modern village where friendships are easy and everyday living feels inspired. Enjoy beautifully designed apartments, spaces to gather, and a community that supports doing more of what you love. From social clubs to quiet moments, itโs all here when you want it.
Eastern District Police are urging drivers of high-sided vehicles to consider delaying travel.
Emergency services are currently attending a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Takapau, where a truck has tipped due to high winds.
There are further reports from around Hawke's Bay of … View moreEastern District Police are urging drivers of high-sided vehicles to consider delaying travel.
Emergency services are currently attending a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Takapau, where a truck has tipped due to high winds.
There are further reports from around Hawke's Bay of several near-misses involving trucks and vans that have nearly been blown over in exposed areas.
Thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported.
Anyone on the roads is urged to take care and drive to the conditions.
With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, weโre on the hunt for NZโs Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether itโs bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading… View moreWith Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, weโre on the hunt for NZโs Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether itโs bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading Christmas magic this season.
And now for the showstopper... ๐
One tree will rise above them all, capturing the most public votes and the title of NZโs Most Loved Christmas Tree 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, this yearโs ultimate Christmas prize. ๐๐
To spread the cheer even further, four lucky trees will be chosen as Santaโs Lucky Trees, each receiving a $200 Space General Gift Voucher, the perfect way to add extra sparkle this season. ๐
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Need a tree first? Explore our beautiful range here and start your Christmas magic!
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Public voting opens: 10 November 2025
โณ Entries close: 17 December 2025
๐ Winners unwrapped before Christmas โ so strike a pose and share your festive masterpiece!
Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.
The plasma in your blood can help treat over 50 different illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11 lifesaving products. But demand is outpacing the supply. Luckily thereโs a new place to donate plasma. NZ Bloodโs new donor centre at 65 Constellation Drive … View moreThe plasma in your blood can help treat over 50 different illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11 lifesaving products. But demand is outpacing the supply. Luckily thereโs a new place to donate plasma. NZ Bloodโs new donor centre at 65 Constellation Drive on Aucklandโs North Shore is now open.
Book now to donate at nzblood.co.nz/plasma, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325
The southbound lane of the Hawkeโs Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road is currently blocked due to a crash.
The single vehicle crash was reported just before 10am. No injuries have been reported.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
A diversion is in… View moreThe southbound lane of the Hawkeโs Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road is currently blocked due to a crash.
The single vehicle crash was reported just before 10am. No injuries have been reported.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
A diversion is in place via Pakowhai Road.
At The Bayview, stunning views and relaxed, resort-style living set the tone for every day. Light-filled apartments, friendly neighbours and quality amenities create a lifestyle that feels uplifting and beautifully easy. Make the most of Taurangaโs sunshine in a place designed for comfort and … View moreAt The Bayview, stunning views and relaxed, resort-style living set the tone for every day. Light-filled apartments, friendly neighbours and quality amenities create a lifestyle that feels uplifting and beautifully easy. Make the most of Taurangaโs sunshine in a place designed for comfort and connection.
First-time lifter Mona got the technique down pat while Colin lifted an incredible 60kg! Even 100-year-old Bill joined in! Together they raised $1,700 for Hato Hone St John. A day full of fun, courage, and community spirit!
Click read more to read about the full lift-off.
Get ready to jingle all the bargains! Crackerjackโs Christmas range is bursting with sweet treats, chocolates, fun pressies, toys for the little ones (and furry friends!), plus festive dรฉcor, accessories, stocking stuffers and Secret Santa winners!
Whether youโre looking for gifting inspo … View moreGet ready to jingle all the bargains! Crackerjackโs Christmas range is bursting with sweet treats, chocolates, fun pressies, toys for the little ones (and furry friends!), plus festive dรฉcor, accessories, stocking stuffers and Secret Santa winners!
Whether youโre looking for gifting inspo or filling the trolley with bargains this festive season, youโll find it all in store and online at Crackerjack.
Many of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. Sheโs up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether itโs a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a … View moreMany of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. Sheโs up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether itโs a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a spin on the jetski with her own life jacket!
Click read more to learn about Lulu's village life.
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