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Pāpāmoa Beach Maintenance Person, Paul Clifford
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Handyman with heart
At Pāpāmoa Beach Village, maintenance person, Paul Clifford, does more than fix leaky faucets and squeaky doors. He creates heartfelt, handmade items designed to bring comfort and joy to care and dementia residents.
27 February 2025
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It felt like home from the moment I arrived
Welcome to the fourth story in a series that shares the experiences of residents at Metlifecare’s Orion Point. Hear how they came to be there, what shaped their choice of retirement village, and what life is like since making Orion Point their home.
25 February 2025
Recipes
Chocolate, orange and tofu dessert
Rich, creamy and irresistibly smooth – and yes, its main ingredient is tofu! Packed with plant-based goodness, it’s vegan, gluten free and high in protein!
24 February 2025
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Brand-new or tried and true?
New retirement villages offer modern amenities and fresh communities, while established ones provide charm and strong connections. Weighing these differences helps retirees choose the best fit for their lifestyle and needs.
10 February 2025
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Pāpāmoa Beach Village celebrates 20 years
On Saturday 1 February, Metlifecare’s Pāpāmoa Beach Retirement Village marked its 20-year milestone with a celebration attended by more than 200 residents, staff (past and present) and family members.
04 February 2025
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Meet the dynamic duo at the heart of Ōtau Ridge!
The doors at Ōtau Ridge officially opened in December, and Village Manager, Rebecca Mentor and Sales Executive, Siobhan Cudby, are the dynamic duo at the heart of Clevedon’s first retirement village.
31 January 2025