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A curious case has unfolded in Dunedin’s student quarter, raising concerns about policing in the area.
Perhaps unsurprisingly it started with a couch fire, not on the party street of Castle St North, but on the adjacent Leith St on October 3, about 4.15am. Read more about love, theft and the … View moreA curious case has unfolded in Dunedin’s student quarter, raising concerns about policing in the area.
Perhaps unsurprisingly it started with a couch fire, not on the party street of Castle St North, but on the adjacent Leith St on October 3, about 4.15am. Read more about love, theft and the united colours of Dunedin on The Mish here.
We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.
That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive… View moreWe understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.
That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive – even in difficult times.
Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll feel at home at Ryman.
We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .
We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll … View moreWe at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .
We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll find a bunch of opportunities to give to Kiwis in need.
100% of your purchase goes directly to your charity of choice, and if you’ve been wondering what to give someone this year, a Kindness Store gift might be the perfect solution!
Just pick, click, and ‘Give Now’ – we’ll get it to the charity for you. Easy.
With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.
In case you or someone in your house tests positive and … View moreWith more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.
In case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate, have food, medications and supplies available. Make a plan with neighbours, friends or whānau to support each other.
If you need more help to manage at home, you can also access a COVID-19 welfare line on 0800 512 337
Find tips here
Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.
Look in our stores or online and … View moreBetter products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.
Sustainable shopping for every whanau.
For many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.
You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a … View moreFor many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.
You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a little certainty to those struggling right now. Sponsor a Christmas Box today.
The latest issue of our Seniors Newsletter is here. In this issue we discuss ways to stay hydrated over summer, catch up with a 73 year old fish scientist, discuss health insurance, plus much more!
Read it here now: bit.ly...
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.
To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family … View moreFind out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.
To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family enjoy your property.
The Climate Insights property report is a great place to start when buying, renting or investing in a house.
Stewart Harvey, Principal Trustee at Public Trust Waikato, says "seizing the moment" is essential so things aren't left to chance - and it's easier than you think. Stewart had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently, check out the article in the link below.
It is a nice house, with sea views, a lovely garden and an even nicer retired couple living there. The roof leaks a bit, as the man who was supposed to repair it did not return their phone calls.
But this couple may have to sell the home, after pouring almost $1 million into a collapsed building … View moreIt is a nice house, with sea views, a lovely garden and an even nicer retired couple living there. The roof leaks a bit, as the man who was supposed to repair it did not return their phone calls.
But this couple may have to sell the home, after pouring almost $1 million into a collapsed building company operated by the same man.
Read more about the human face of a business collapse here.
“Nobody looks at pink and cries.”
This is 68-year-old Mary Keith’s simple explanation for her extraordinary lifestyle.
“What is wrong with all these people wearing black?” she says. “You see black at funerals and people are crying. It is not a happy colour. But pink is.”
Today, she… View more“Nobody looks at pink and cries.”
This is 68-year-old Mary Keith’s simple explanation for her extraordinary lifestyle.
“What is wrong with all these people wearing black?” she says. “You see black at funerals and people are crying. It is not a happy colour. But pink is.”
Today, she is known as Otago’s pink lady, so much so that an automobile paint company even named a paint colour after her a few years ago – a glittery pink called Mad Mary’s Pink.
But Keith says she is certainly not mad, just happy to make people smile. “If you can leave here and think I have lived my best life and put smiles on faces, then what else matters? Nothing." Read more here.
Let the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and… View moreLet the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and is now available to watch online, for a limited time only.
This specially shot online performance will bring this enchanting ballet from theatre to your screens, with live stage footage enhanced by close-ups so you can experience the emotion and dance first-hand. This is ballet like you’ve never seen it before, a full cinematic experience.
Watch online from 3 Dec – 12 Dec 2021. Rnzb.org.nz/msndonline
If you want to feel humbled by your own attempts at Christmas cheer, take a drive past Liam and Kim Dawson’s place. Or better still stroll past and enjoy real snow – this year there’s a new snow machine on order.
The Queenstown couple just love Christmas. Everywhere they have lived, starting… View moreIf you want to feel humbled by your own attempts at Christmas cheer, take a drive past Liam and Kim Dawson’s place. Or better still stroll past and enjoy real snow – this year there’s a new snow machine on order.
The Queenstown couple just love Christmas. Everywhere they have lived, starting with their home in England, they have pushed the boat out, gaining a reputation for their Christmas displays. And for the past two years, the display has been in Woodstock Road, Upper Shotover. You can’t miss it – even passengers flying into Queenstown Airport after dark can see this one.
When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.
You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering … View moreWhen you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.
You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
Retirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site … View moreRetirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site so you can plan for the future.
The Ryman Guide will help you choose the lifestyle you want to live at a Ryman village, so you can embrace every opportunity.
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