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Worth his weight in gold
Orion Point resident, John Staniland has always felt at one with nature. And so, in between teaching Latin, English, and Classical Studies at Kelston Boys for 41 years, John prioritised his love of nature.
06 March 2024
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Bowling tournament brings villages together
The Spring sunshine burst through the rain clouds just in time for 48 residents from seven Metlifecare villages, as they gathered together at the Maraetai Bowling Club in East Auckland for the inaugural Pōhutukawa Landing Bowling Tournament.
04 March 2024
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Coming from one family to another
After raising two girls on her own, working two jobs until she was 75 and helping in the community, Kath finally has time for herself – and she’s loving every minute of it.
01 March 2024
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The gift of music
Palmerston North Village resident, Gwen Hingston is looking to share her love for music by donating her beloved piano to a budding young pianist.
27 February 2024
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Weiti Care at Gulf Rise: A new benchmark in care
Metlifecare’s Gulf Rise on the Hibiscus Coast recently opened its doors to Weiti Care Home, offering 36 state of-the-art care suites, including 13 purpose-built dementia suites.
26 February 2024
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Shooting to the top
It was the trip of a lifetime for some and, for one resident, their first time out of New Zealand. There was no stopping the Waitākere Gardens Fukiya team as they made their way to Japan to compete on the international stage.
23 February 2024