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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.
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!
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.
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.
We’re 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 you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re 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 you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
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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.
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 southbound lane of the Hawke’s 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 Hawke’s 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.
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.
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. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s 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. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s 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.
We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
The beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.
With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
It was even … View moreThe beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.
With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
It was even selected as a standout dish in the 2022 Iconic Auckland Eats.
Click read more for the recipe.
At Ryman you'll find a perfect blend of independence and community. To learn more, read our guides to introduce you to life at Ryman, showcase our independent and assisted living options, and give clarity around the costs.
Click below to access your free guides to retirement living.
If you think like them, you will be able to identify security risks around your home. The following tips will help to minimise these opportunities and keep your property safe
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