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New Zealand's first floating burger bar to open in the mountains on Lake Dunstan Trail

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

New Zealand's first floating burger joint will open this week in a jaw-dropping location: on a lake among the mountains.

This remarkable new eatery and tourist attraction has its roots in the country's first Covid-19 lockdown back in 2020.

Richard and Jolanda Foale operated a popular helicopter company in Cromwell, which took predominantly foreign tourists for a closer look at some of our most spectacular peaks. When the borders closed, the future of their business looked grim.

During those long uncertain weeks in lockdown, the pair watched the hit TV series Undercover Billionaire. One particular episode featured a challenge where the boss headed to a new town and had just 90 days to start a food brand.

It sparked an idea. Could the pair do something bold in their own backyard? Read more here.

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Turn downsizing stress into strength

Yvette Williams Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

Click read more for the full article.

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The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
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