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You can't stop the music
Just as you catch yourself tapping your toes to a Mozart piano sonata, the music drifts into Abba’s Chiquitita, before fading back to Mozart.
23 April 2025
Village News
A stitch in time
I recently sat down with Poynton resident, Mo Mathews, to reflect on a lifetime of cutting, crafting, stitching and sewing.
23 April 2025
Village Voices
Pioneer at Ōtau Ridge Village
One of our very first residents, Lynn Collecutt, has kindly shared her experience of settling into her life at Ōtau Ridge during her first few months in our growing community.
17 April 2025
Recipes
Veggie fritter patties
These zero-waste veggie fritter patties are a simple and delicious way to use up leftover veggies. A great meal prep option, they can be frozen and reheated, making them perfect for reducing food waste!
10 April 2025
Village News
Queen of cabaret
If you lived in New Zealand during the 1980s and ‘90s, you’ll likely remember Debbie Dorday, the vibrant owner and beating heart of Burgundy’s cabaret club in Auckland’s Parnell.
10 April 2025
Village News
Big picnic unites villages!
Residents from six Metlifecare villages gathered at Hamilton Gardens for the Big Picnic, a heartwarming event that brought together nearly 150 attendees.
09 April 2025