Dementia Friendly Living at Ryman

Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village

All of Ryman’s New Zealand villages have gained a Dementia Friendly Accreditation as recognised by Alzheimers New Zealand.

This reflects our commitment to creating safe, supportive communities to improve the experiences of residents living with dementia.

Our purpose-built care centres and personalised support ensure residents feel comfortable and secure while maintaining their independence.

We offer specialist dementia care at Kiri Te Kanawa Village in Lyttleton West.

Click the read more below to learn more about our dementia friendly approach.

Last call for entries to our Resene Shed of the Year 2025!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take a look at Paul Bates' "surprisingly roomy" Tardis-inspired shed which took out our 2023 title, and if you reckon your shed is right up there, well, you could be in the running to win a robot lawnmower, Resene vouchers and a subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to 5 high-quality photos to Resene Shed of the Year 2025, NZ Gardener PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142. Or email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2025.

Poll: Do you have a pet at home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.

We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!

Do you have a pet at home?

• Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
• Not currently, but one day!
• Nope, I live in a pet-free home

Vote View Results

• 73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
  73.7% Complete
• 7.7% Not currently, but one day!
  7.7% Complete
• 18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
  18.6% Complete

4433 votes