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Village News
Joy in every note – the benefits of a singing group
At Parkside Village, the sound of laughter often blends with song as the ‘Parkside Singers’ gather each week.
17 November 2025
Village News
Serving up excellence: Pāpāmoa Beach Village finalist
Pāpāmoa Beach Village celebrates being a finalist for the Gilmours Excellence in Food Service Award for the upcoming EBOS | ACA Excellence in Care Awards, honoring our team’s passion and dedication.
17 September 2025
Recipes
Moroccan style chicken stew
This deliciously thick stew can be varied depending on what you have in the fridge. Its good served with couscous, rice, baked potatoes or warm pita bread and salad. It’s also really tasty cold the next day served in a wrap.
12 September 2025
Sustainability
Smart & sustainable!
A pilot training programme was recently launched in partnership with community engagement agency, Catalyse, to strengthen connections between village Enviro Groups. Have a read to see what they've been up to!
09 September 2025
Village Voices
The spark behind the fun
Eileen Verona, an Events Coordinator at Greenwich Gardens Village in North Auckland, shares how she brings connection, joy, and unforgettable moments to life – one event at a time.
04 September 2025
Advice for Friends and Family
Loneliness: Let's talk about it
Dr Isabelle Miclette, a Clinical Psychologist passionate about supporting older New Zealanders, has researched ways to boost mental wellbeing. In part two of this series, she shares insights on loneliness and tips for those facing it.
01 September 2025