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Our residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.… View moreOur residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.
Ryman has been pioneering retirement living for 35 years. Our New Zealand and Australian villages are named after trailblazers: Sir Edmund Hilary, Weary Dunlop, Rita Angus, Nellie Melba. We always have, and always will, challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents.
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Thursday's fire on Port Marsden Highway ended with a firefighter being hospitalised for heat exhaustion. Did you see the fire? What was it like? Share your thoughts here or send photos to denise.piper@stuff.co.nz
Northland is getting nearly $110m spent on its rail line plus $692m investment to four-lane State Highway 1 between Whangārei and Marsden Point. But the funding stops short of putting in a rail spur to Marsden Point and four-laning to Auckland. What do you think? Is the funding enough for … View moreNorthland is getting nearly $110m spent on its rail line plus $692m investment to four-lane State Highway 1 between Whangārei and Marsden Point. But the funding stops short of putting in a rail spur to Marsden Point and four-laning to Auckland. What do you think? Is the funding enough for Northland?
Emergency planning has started in Kaikohe, which could run out of water soon if dry weather continues. If that happens, residents would have to queue to collect their water from emergency tankers. Kaitaia and Dargaville also have strong water restrictions in place, and everyone is being asked to … View moreEmergency planning has started in Kaikohe, which could run out of water soon if dry weather continues. If that happens, residents would have to queue to collect their water from emergency tankers. Kaitaia and Dargaville also have strong water restrictions in place, and everyone is being asked to save water.
Hi neighbours,
The nationwide fire risk has skyrocketed after a long dry spell, even in parts of the country not used to extreme fire danger.
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Nearly three-quarters of Northland adults are either overweight or obese and Northland District Health Board wants to change this. Its Healthy Food Environments policy includes advocating for www.stuff.co.nz... |plain packaging on chips and snacks and other measures. What do you think will work?
Nearly three-quarters of Northland adults are either overweight or obese and Northland District Health Board wants to change this. Its Healthy Food Environments policy includes advocating for plain packaging on chips and snacks and other measures. What do you think will work?
Hi Neighbours!
The first edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter for the year is out now and it is packed full of useful information!
In this issue we share a bit more about us, the Office for Seniors, what we do and how we help older people across New Zealand.
There is a story on money … View moreHi Neighbours!
The first edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter for the year is out now and it is packed full of useful information!
In this issue we share a bit more about us, the Office for Seniors, what we do and how we help older people across New Zealand.
There is a story on money mules, what they are and what to do if you unintentionally become one.
We also have handy tips on staying fit and healthy with stories on Senior Chef cooking classes and chair yoga.
Make sure to read and share it!
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Small businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.
Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.
Every nomination … View moreSmall businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.
Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.
Every nomination receives a free 3-month premium listing on Neighbourly. The 11 Regional finalists get a $100 Prezzy® card for the business (and one for the nominator too). The National winner receives $2,500 Prezzy® card from Prospa, a $5,000 Stuff advertising package and a $2,500 Neighbourly package.
Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Carter Holt Harvey has today confirmed it will close its Whangārei mill, with the loss of 111 jobs. Do you know anyone affected? Have they been able to find other work?
Hi neighbours, fire crews have been out "almost constantly" extinguishing preventable blazes, despite a total fire ban being in place for Northland.
We still desperately need a few more wonderful volunteers to help out on the Bay of Islands House & Garden Tour this Friday afternoon.
As a thank you for volunteering for half of the day, you can check out some of the amazing houses during the other half.
If you're interested or want to… View moreWe still desperately need a few more wonderful volunteers to help out on the Bay of Islands House & Garden Tour this Friday afternoon.
As a thank you for volunteering for half of the day, you can check out some of the amazing houses during the other half.
If you're interested or want to find out more details please phone us on 0508 105 105 or email volunteer@bcf.org.nz
All of the Far North's water schemes are short of water and one town - Kaikohe - could have extreme water restrictions if residents and businesses don't cut water use by 25% in 2 weeks. How are you saving water?
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