295 days ago

How to stop post-retirement depression

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Retirement is often viewed as a time of relaxation, travel, and personal freedom. While some people look forward to no longer working, for others, it can be a time of emotional upheaval and uncertainty. You may experience feelings of sadness and loss of purpose rather than excitement and happiness. If so, you’re not alone. A feeling of depression after retirement is something that many New Zealanders face at some point.

The good news is that this is often temporary as you adjust to your new lifestyle. If you are wondering how to emotionally cope with retirement, read on to discover practical approaches for tackling post-retirement depression, improving your emotional well-being, and truly enjoying your retirement.

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12 hours ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

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2 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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1 day ago

Part volunteer/paid cook required

Elsie from Pirimai

Drive Social Club requires a Cook, to purchase goods and cook a basic 2 course meal for the older members, with experience help available, every Monday morning except public holidays from mid Jan. to end Nov. at the Greenmeadow East Community Hall. For further inquiries, Phone Elsie 021 2631904