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Our residents and their families have spoken loud and clear: Ryman is their top choice in retirement living.
We’re proud to be recognised by Canstar Blue for having the Most Satisfied Customers, which complements our tenth win of Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brand.
As we celebrate … View moreOur residents and their families have spoken loud and clear: Ryman is their top choice in retirement living.
We’re proud to be recognised by Canstar Blue for having the Most Satisfied Customers, which complements our tenth win of Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brand.
As we celebrate 40 years since opening our first village, these recognitions reinforce Ryman’s commitment to exceptional care and excellence in retirement living.
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.
Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.
Have you introduced yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page?
Join our Know Thy Neighbour campaign by introducing yourself and sharing what makes you unique. Do you have a hobby you're passionate about? A favourite spot in your suburb? Or just looking to connect with friendly faces nearby? … View moreHave you introduced yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page?
Join our Know Thy Neighbour campaign by introducing yourself and sharing what makes you unique. Do you have a hobby you're passionate about? A favourite spot in your suburb? Or just looking to connect with friendly faces nearby? 😊
Let’s build stronger connections in our community, one introduction at a time. 🏡
👉 Post about yourself today and meet neighbours with shared interests. Head here.
Reducing the price on everything!
Welcome to make offers!!
We're moving and seriously downsizing so everything must go!
- Kitchen items, Toys (age approx 6 - 12), home office type items, furniture, gardening, some tools, ladders, assorted electrical, clothes & shoes etc. etc.
25A Karu … View moreReducing the price on everything!
Welcome to make offers!!
We're moving and seriously downsizing so everything must go!
- Kitchen items, Toys (age approx 6 - 12), home office type items, furniture, gardening, some tools, ladders, assorted electrical, clothes & shoes etc. etc.
25A Karu Crescent, Waikanae. Loads more!!
A club guest reading about scams following a 'Staying Safe Online' talk given by Leala and Henry at the Adult Day Club last week. Another great Te Takere event.
On Tuesday 12 November, the Prime Minister will deliver a public apology to survivors of abuse in care in Parliament.
You can register your interest to attend the event in Parliament, or if you want to watch it with friends, whānau or a support person you can attend an event at the Due Drops … View moreOn Tuesday 12 November, the Prime Minister will deliver a public apology to survivors of abuse in care in Parliament.
You can register your interest to attend the event in Parliament, or if you want to watch it with friends, whānau or a support person you can attend an event at the Due Drops Event Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington or the Christchurch Town Hall.
Contact the Crown Response Unit today:
Phone: 0800 717 017 (8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday)
Email: contact@abuseinquiryresponse.govt.nz
Registration closes 4.30pm Monday 30 September.
Accommodation, travel and food costs will be covered. Travel assistance will be provided in forms of air travel, petrol vouchers, gift cards, and train, and bus tickets.
I am helping the Kapiti Deerstalkers (local NZDA branch) with their annual fundraiser: a club auction being held in November. We are on the hunt (pardon the pun) for any donations of new, good-quality second-hand gear or hunting/outdoor-related services to auction. All enquiries to … View moreI am helping the Kapiti Deerstalkers (local NZDA branch) with their annual fundraiser: a club auction being held in November. We are on the hunt (pardon the pun) for any donations of new, good-quality second-hand gear or hunting/outdoor-related services to auction. All enquiries to maree@nzspreadtheword.nz. As a thank you, I will be creating content that will be spread across the clubs very popular social media pages and newsletters.
This year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, is being held from September 16 to 23. It’s an important week encouraging all of Aotearoa to use te reo Māori in everyday life. Similarly, Mahuru Māori promotes speaking and celebrating te reo throughout the month of September.
Over … View moreThis year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, is being held from September 16 to 23. It’s an important week encouraging all of Aotearoa to use te reo Māori in everyday life. Similarly, Mahuru Māori promotes speaking and celebrating te reo throughout the month of September.
Over the last couple of years, Gerda, a resident at Diana Isaac Village in Christchurch, has grown her Māori vocabulary by attending the virtual monthly te reo Māori classes offered to Ryman residents. This group learning environment is run by Anita Gill from Te Puna Reo Māori, a Māori online learning provider.
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Comes with Spare Engine
Both need rebuild, can rebuild using other engine
Battery on charge
271,707km
Engine 1 (in car)
Rod went through block
Head is fine
… View moreComes with Spare Engine
Both need rebuild, can rebuild using other engine
Battery on charge
271,707km
Engine 1 (in car)
Rod went through block
Head is fine
Engine 2 (spare)
Needs head gasket
Nothing wrong with head, engine was pulled apart to inspect
Head should come off engine in the car and put on spare and new head gasket.
Comes with new license plate. Pick up in Porirua
$4000 ono
Phone Joe: 225390530
Hi there. The Waikanae Beach Community Garden is long going. But we have some old baths, windows, corrugated iron, timber, tyres, plant pots and seedlings trays etc, soil mixture good leveling or fulling holes etc. We no longer needed does anyone want any of this? Easy access. Please contact me to … View moreHi there. The Waikanae Beach Community Garden is long going. But we have some old baths, windows, corrugated iron, timber, tyres, plant pots and seedlings trays etc, soil mixture good leveling or fulling holes etc. We no longer needed does anyone want any of this? Easy access. Please contact me to arrange something.
Luckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?
What are your thoughts? Is that rude?
Share in the comments … View moreLuckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?
What are your thoughts? Is that rude?
Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.
Police are aware of a recent overseas rise in scams which involve an unexpected package being sent to addresses with a gift and a QR code inside. Police believe this scamming method could find its way to New Zealand and we are urging people to be vigilant.
The gift will have the recipients … View morePolice are aware of a recent overseas rise in scams which involve an unexpected package being sent to addresses with a gift and a QR code inside. Police believe this scamming method could find its way to New Zealand and we are urging people to be vigilant.
The gift will have the recipients address, but not include the sender's information or be from a known retailer. When the recipient opens the package to see what it is and possibly who sent it, there is a QR code to scan to find out who sent the gift.
The QR code allows the offenders to then access any and all data on your phone or device you used to scan the code, including financial information such as your bank account login details, and personal data.
Police are urging anyone who receives one of these gifts not to scan the QR code, the gift can either be kept or discarded, but do not scan the QR code.
Please report information to Police online at www.police.govt.nz... or call Police on 105.
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