Get $20,000 back* with your new home!

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

At Ryman, we are making your move even more rewarding.

Sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating village by 30 November 2025, and you’ll get $20,000 back*.

Use it to make your new home your own, take a dream trip, or simply enjoy life’s little luxuries – the choice is yours!

*Terms and conditions apply.

Poll: Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.

❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?

These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.

Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?

• I have experienced financial barriers
• I have had issues with availability
• No - I haven’t been impacted

Vote View Results

• 16.4% I have experienced financial barriers
  16.4% Complete
• 47.5% I have had issues with availability
  47.5% Complete
• 36.1% No - I haven’t been impacted
  36.1% Complete

366 votes

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Did you know there’s a global shortage of sweet pea seeds?

In Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated gardeners are working to revive authentic sweet pea varieties and keep their beauty blooming for generations to come 🌸🪻🌻

Read more about their efforts here.

We hope this brings a smile!