Village Life

This week is Sorted Money Week – an annual campaign aimed at raising New Zealanders’ financial capability by demystifying key money topics and providing open channels for discussion on a subject matter that is often seen as taboo. Sorted believe that financial wellbeing is a taonga/treasure that needs nurturing; for …

The 2021 – 2022 annual rates rebate programme is now underway.

The office of Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson has released a report calling for a review of retirement village legislation to reset the balance of power between consumers and village operators.

Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) has released a series of new handbooks outlining a wide range of options for older people (and those that support them) when it comes to getting around.

Menzshed Chairman, Trevor Scott, wrote a piece explains the difference a men's shed can make it the life of a 'sheddie.'

July is a great month to prepare your soil for planting vegetable and flower plants in Spring.

If you live alone it’s important to cook for yourself, take time to enjoy your meals and take every opportunity to share meals with others.

Inevitably, a Chorus price hike will increase the number of people that are excluded from accessing the internet.

An advance care plan includes what is meaningful to you, such as what you enjoy doing, the important people in your life, your values and the ways you would like those caring for you to look after your spiritual and emotional needs.

Think of your brain as `Headquarters’ – the control room where all the core functions for your body and mind come from. It doesn’t get a holiday or take time out, it’s always “on”, working 24/7, taking care of your thoughts, breathing, movement and senses even while you’re asleep.