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6 May, 2022
Local artist Nikki Parker, the talented illustrator behind Absconditus Creations, has been creating art since she could hold a pencil. “I’ve been focusing on illustration, in ink and watercolour or acrylics,” she explains....
3 May, 2022
For Pegasus-based fused glass artist Jackie Hancock, art is her happy place (along with the beach/water and a good book!). From admiring the stained-glass windows of churches at a very early age, she went on to study "Music and Art For Community" for her first degree, specialising in stained glass....
2 May, 2022
As a Christchurch-based photographer, Dave Shepherd considers himself spoilt for choice, with beautiful vistas and stunning backdrops right here on our Cantabrian doorstep and it’s where he draws much of his inspiration from....
16 November, 2021
It can be difficult to figure out which one fits your needs the best. This article will discuss the five main different types of retirement homes available to help your job of figuring out what suits you best just a little bit easier....
13 November, 2020
Grandparent: family historian, nurturer, mentor, role model, playmate, wizard, and hero. There is no doubt that grandparents play a significant role in the lives of many New Zealand families, providing support across a wide range of areas....
13 November, 2020
It seems that since mobile phones first burst onto the technological scene in the 1980s there’s been no limits to their capabilities. Now even the cameras on our phones are capable of doing cooler things than ever before. We check out the top tasks your phone camera can do that doesn’t include snapping selfies....
13 November, 2020
It’s long been said that we need to look at the bright side of life, but it turns out this is so much more than a cute little cliché – there’s some serious science behind it! Evidence shows that positive people are less stressed, healthier and can even live longer, so we’ve pulled together our top tips to let the light of positivity shine through....
13 November, 2020
Featuring an architectural mix of traditional villas, terraced houses, sophisticated apartments and the brand-new Ashley Care Suites, anchored by an award-winning $10 million ‘clubhouse’, the village really is a village in every sense of the expression....
13 November, 2020
Your brain isn’t ever something you were told you needed to take care of however, emerging evidence shows the importance of certain dietary patterns, nutrients and lifestyle factors in slowing or preventing cognitive decline and neurological disorders. Whether your goal is to stay as sharp as a tack or simply nurture a quick-witted and stronger memory, there are so many things we can be doing to boost our brain health....
27 May, 2020
When Quilliam Collister takes pen or paintbrush to easel, magic happens. The Arts Canterbury event at The Russley Village, 21-23 February, will give art-lovers the chance to own and covet some of this distinctive magic....
If you lose the ability to organise your own affairs, it’s essential to have somebody available to do it on your behalf. The hitch is that it must be written in a legal document called an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), and that this must take place before you need it....
Invaluable wisdom, charismatic charm, a profound appreciation of the past and present, and a fundamental appreciation of the fact that tomorrow is never promised - it all comes with the beautiful thing we call ‘age’. Celebrated author and photographer Renée Hollis knows better than anyone what our mature generations contribute to our lives by way of knowledge and emotional intelligence....
Fabric has enormous potential in the right hands; Estelle Jarvis makes magic with it. Fortunately for art-lovers and attendees at the Arts Canterbury exhibition being held Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 March, from 10am-3pm, at the Russley Village, they can invest in one or more of her amazing artworks....
The new eco-retirement village on Grenada Street, Papamoa, is set to inject over $250 million into the Bay of Plenty region’s booming economy and provide 350 new homes to the area – with a dozen villas snapped up in the first week on the market....
Christchurch’s premium retirement village, The Russley Village, has scooped two prestigious awards for its new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose ‘Homestead’ building at the recent New Zealand Commercial Project Awards....
Life is fast-paced and to maintain balance it is important to reduce stress by incorporating a healthy mix of leisure activities and relaxation techniques to relax and unwind. One of the best ways to achieve relaxation is through massage, locating areas of tension and then applying pressure to work out waste....
It doesn't seem like so long ago that we all supported small local businesses. Now while most of us have nothing against supermarkets, they are rather convenient after all, some of us do miss the relationships that were built up over the years, popping into small independently owned stores, back in the day....
16 February, 2022
Choosing which retirement village fits you and your needs the best can be the trickiest part of the process, as there is a lot to consider. From lifestyle options, type of village, and even costs and fees, there are many factors to take into account before you make a decision. If you need help with this, keep reading for part 1 of our Retirement Village Guide....