A CHANGE OFPace
Your next chapter starts here
Whatever age, whatever stage, life is for exploring. At Ryman, our villages offer the freedom to choose your ideal retirement lifestyle.
James Wattie Retirement Village in Havelock North offers a range of living options to suit you.
Enjoy the independence of a stylish townhouse or the ease of a serviced apartment that offers extra support when you need it. Spend your days making the most of our village centre, with an indoor heated pool, gym, café, hair and beauty salon, movie theatre, and more
There is also rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care on site, so you’ll have peace of mind for the future
Discover a retirement that’s full of opportunity
Serviced apartments available now
Brand-new one bedroom apartments include an open plan living area and kitchenette, bedroom with an ensuite, and a balcony or patio Serviced apartments are located in the village centre, allowing easy access to all the village amenities.
Serviced apartments priced from $449,000
Townhouses available now
Enjoy the best of retirement living in a two bedroom townhouse Townhouses feature pitched ceilings, open plan living, modern interiors, internal access garage, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a patio Enjoy a garden outlook or Te Mata Peak views.
Townhouses priced from $865,000
To view our show homes call Maureen on 06 877 0701
122 Te Aute Road, Havelock North ryman.co.nz
Fivethoughtfultips forretirement
Retirementcanbeoneoflife’s mostrewardingchapters-an opportunitytoshapeyourdays aroundwhattrulymatterstoyou.Here arefivethoughtfultipstohelpyou createahappyandfulfillingretirement.
1.Stayphysicallyandmentallyactive Maintainingyourhealthisthe foundationofahappyretirement. Regularexercise-suchaswalking, swimming,oryoga-helpskeepyour bodystrong,boostsenergylevels,and supportsoverallwellbeing.Equally importantiskeepingyourmind engaged.Reading,learningnewskills, ortakinguphobbieslikepuzzlesor musiccanimprovecognitivefunction andkeeplifeinteresting.Abalance
betweenphysicalandmentalactivity helpsyoufeelvibrantandcapable throughoutyourretirementyears.
2.Cultivatemeaningfulrelationships Strongsocialconnectionsare essentialtohappiness.Retirementcan sometimesshiftyourdailyinteractions, especiallyifyouleaveaworkplace withabuilt-insocialcircle.Makea consciousefforttonurturefriendships, spendtimewithfamily,andbuildnew relationships.Joiningclubs,volunteer groups,orcommunityactivitiescan expandyournetworkandcreate asenseofbelonging.Meaningful relationshipsprovideemotional support,reduceloneliness,andenrich youreverydayexperiences.
3.Findpurposeandsetnewgoals Leavingacareerdoesn’tmean leavingbehindasenseofpurpose. Infact,retirementisachanceto redefineit.Considerwhatbrings youjoyormeaning-whetherit’s volunteering,mentoring,gardening, orpursuingcreativeinterests.Setting small,achievablegoalsgivesstructure toyourdaysandsomethingtolook forwardto.Astrongsenseofpurpose notonlykeepsyoumotivatedbutalso contributessignificantlytooveralllife satisfaction.
4.Managefinanceswisely Financialpeaceofmindplaysabig roleinretirementhappiness.Take timetocreatearealisticbudget, monitoryourspending,andplanfor futureneedssuchashealthcareor unexpectedcosts.Evenifyouprepared beforeretiring,it’simportantto regularlyreviewyourfinancialsituation. Livingwithinyourmeansandmaking
informeddecisionscanreducestress andhelpyoufullyenjoyyourlifestyle withoutconstantworryaboutmoney. 5.Embraceflexibilityandenjoythe moment
Retirementoffersthefreedomtolive lifeatyourownpace,butflexibilityis key.Plansmaychange,andunexpected opportunitiescanarise-embraceboth. Allowyourselftotrynewactivities, travelwhenpossible,orsimplyenjoy quietmomentsathome.Letgoofrigid schedulesandfocusonwhatbrings youcontentmenteachday.Practicing gratitudeandstayingopentochange cantransformretirementintoadeeply satisfyingphaseoflife.
Ahappyretirementisn’tdefinedby onesinglefactor-it’sbuiltonhealth, connection,purpose,security,and adaptability.Byfocusingontheseareas, youcancreatealifestylethatfeelsboth meaningfulandenjoyable,makingthe mostofthiswell-deservednewchapter.
Retirementlivingoptions
Livingindependentlyforaslongas possibleistheaimofmostpeople andplanningforthefuturecanbe scarybutitmakessensetoreflecton alternativelivingoptionsasyouage. Muchdependsonyourhealthsituation, lifestyleneedsandfinancialsituation.
However,trytolookonthepositive sideaboutmovingordownsizingas ultimatelyyoucouldhaveasimplerway oflifewithlessclutter.
Optionsforseniorslookingto downsizeinclude:
•buyingasmallerhouseorapartment
•rentingasmallerhome
•movinginwitharelative
•movingintoaretirementcommunity
•in-homecare
•enteringassistedliving
Otherfactorstobeconsidered areaccesstopublictransportand howcloseyou’dlikefacilitiessuchas supermarketsandpharmaciestobe. Factoringinproximitytohealthcareand hospitalsmightalsobeaconsideration, particularlyasyouage.Beingclose toestablishedfriendsandfamilywill probablybeasignificantinfluencing factortoo.
Asweagehelpandsupportmight berequiredaboutthehouse-home help,meals,equipment,houseworkand helpwithpersonalcare.Itcouldbethat youcouldstayputwithsupport.Many healthandcommunityorganisations canadviseonwhat’savailable.
Ifoptingforaretirementvillageor downsizinglivingthinkaboutwhatyou actuallyneedinthewayoffurniture
andkeepsakesandconsiderwhatcan besoldorgivenaway?Howoftendo youreallyuseanitem?Trynottoget toosentimentalbuttakethetimeto indulgeinafewmemories.Startslowly, workaroomatatimeandberealistic aboutwhatyouwillneedinyournew space.
Manyretirementvillagesoffera continuumofcare-independentliving, assistedlivingandhospitalcarethat couldincludedementiacare.Masonic villages,suchasthoseoperatedby HastingsDistrictMasonicTrust,are anotheroptiontoconsider. Retirementvillagesoffermany
benefits,especiallyforthosewhoenjoy company.Theyaresafeandsecure; manyhavesportinganddiningfacilities andplentyofopportunitiestosocialise. Typically,butnotalways,youwill payadepositandcapitalsumfor anoccupationrightagreement andusuallytherewillbeadeferred managementfee(a%ofinitialcapital sum)andweeklyfeestocovervillage services.Youwillprobablybeexpected topayforserviceslikeinternet,power etc.Makesureyouunderstandallthe termsandconditions,andasalways consultwithyourlawyerbeforesigning anypaperwork.
Smallliving,bigbenefits
Tinyhomeshavebecomeanincreasingly popularhousingoptioninNewZealand, offeringapracticalandaffordablealternative totraditionalhousing.Usuallyrangingfromabout 10to70squaremetres,thesecompact,efficiently designeddwellingsappealtoawiderangeof people,buttheyareparticularlywellsuitedtoolder individualslookingtodownsize,simplifytheirlives, andmaintainindependence.
Oneofthemainreasonstinyhomessuitolder peopleisaffordability.NewZealand’shousing marketiswellknownforitshighcosts,whichcan beasignificantbarrierforretireeslivingonfixed incomes.Tinyhomesaregenerallyfarcheaper tobuildorbuythanstandardhouses,andthey comewithlowerongoingexpensessuchaspower, rates,andmaintenance.Forolderpeoplewhomay havesubstantialequitytiedupinafamilyhome, downsizingtoatinyhousecanfreeupmoneyand improvefinancialsecurityduringretirement.
Anothermajoradvantageissimplicity.Tinyhomes encourageaminimalistlifestyle,whichoftensuits olderadultswhonolongerneedlargespacesor extensiveupkeep.Withlessroomtocleanandfewer possessionstomanage,everydaylifebecomes easierandlessphysicallydemanding.Thiscanlead toimprovedwellbeingaspeoplecanfocusmoreon enjoyingtheirtime,stayingactive,andconnecting withothers.
Accessibilityisalsoakeyfeature.Manytinyhomes inNewZealandarecustom-built,allowingthemto bedesignedwithageinginmind.Featuressuch assingle-levellayouts,step-freeentrances,wider doorways,andaccessiblebathroomscanmake livingsaferandmorecomfortable.Thesedesign choiceshelpolderpeopleremainindependentfor longerandreducetheneedforcostlymodifications later.
RecentchangestoNewZealandlawhavealso madetinyhomesamorerealisticoption.New
legislationthatcameintoeffectinJanuary2026 allowscertainsmall,standalonedwellings-often referredtoas“grannyflats”-ofupto70square metrestobebuiltwithoutabuildingconsent, providedtheymeetspecificconditions.These includehavingasimpledesign,complyingwith thebuildingcode,andbeingbuiltoroverseen bylicensedprofessionals,withcouncilsnotified beforeandafterconstruction.Alongsidethis, nationalplanningchangesaimtomakeiteasierfor thesesmallhomestobepermittedinmoreareas, reducingtheneedforresourceconsent.Together, thesereformsareexpectedtolowercostsand removesomeofthebarriersthathavepreviously madetinyhomesdifficulttoestablish.
Tinyhomescanalsosupportflexibleliving arrangements.Forexample,theycanbeplacedon familyproperty,allowingolderpeopletolivecloseto relativeswhilestillmaintainingindependence.This canstrengthenfamilyrelationshipsandprovide informalcareandsupportwhenneeded.
Staying active, staying young
Lookingafterhealthandfitnessbecomes increasinglyimportantasweage,helpingto maintainstrength,mobility,andindependence. Regularactivitysupportshearthealth,boostsenergy, andimprovesbalance,reducingtheriskoffalls. Stayingactivealsobenefitsmentalwellbeing,keeping themindsharpandliftingmood,allowingolder adultstoenjoyabetter,morefulfillingqualityoflife.
Oneofthekeybenefitsofstayingactivein retirementistheabilitytomaintainstrengthand mobility.Asweage,musclemassandbonedensity naturallydecline,increasingtheriskoffallsand injuries.Regularexercise-suchaswalking,swimming, orgentlestrengthtraining-helpstopreservemuscle tone,improvebalance,andsupportjointflexibility. Evenlow-impactactivitieslikeyogaortaichican makeanoticeabledifference,promotingcoordination andreducingstiffness.
Beyondphysicalbenefits,stayingactiveplaysan importantroleinmentalwellbeing.Retirementcan sometimesbringalossofroutineorsocialconnection, whichmayleadtofeelingsofisolationorlowmood. Engaginginregularphysicalactivityreleases
endorphins,oftenreferredtoas“feel-good”hormones, whichhelpreducestressandpromoteapositive outlook.Groupactivities,suchasfitnessclasses, walkingclubs,ordancegroups,alsoprovidevaluable opportunitiestosocialiseandbuildnewfriendships.
Anotherimportantaspectofstayingactiveis maintainingasenseofpurpose.Withoutthestructure ofacareer,someretireesmayfeeluncertainabout howtofilltheirtime.Settingfitnessgoals-whether it’swalkingacertaindistanceeachweek,mastering anewactivity,orsimplystayingconsistent-can providemotivationandasenseofachievement. Activitieslikegardening,cycling,orevenvolunteering forcommunityprojectscanalsokeepbothbodyand mindengaged.
It’simportanttorememberthatstayingfitdoesnot meanpushingthebodytoextremes.Thefocusshould beonconsistencyratherthanintensity.Listeningto yourbody,startingslowly,andchoosingactivitiesyou
genuinelyenjoyarekeytobuildingsustainablehabits. Consultingahealthcareprofessionalbeforebeginning anewexerciseroutinecanalsohelpensuresafetyand suitability.
Varietyisanotherhelpfulfactorinmaintaininglongtermengagement.Mixingdifferenttypesofactivity -cardio,strength,balance,andflexibilityexercises -keepsroutinesinterestingandprovidesmore comprehensivehealthbenefits.Simpledailyhabits, suchastakingthestairs,stretchinginthemorning,or goingforashortwalkaftermeals,canallcontributeto anactivelifestyle.
Ultimately,retirementoffersthechancetoput personalwellbeingattheforefront.Bystayingactive, retireescanenjoygreaterindependence,improved health,andahigheroverallqualityoflife.Ratherthan slowingdown,thisstageoflifecanbeatimetomove more,explorenewinterests,andtrulythrive.
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Caringforthesensesinretirement
Retirementisoftenseenasatime torelaxandenjoylifeafteryears ofwork.However,maintaining goodhealthbecomesevenmore importantinthisstage,particularly whenitcomestocaringforthe eyes,ears,andteeth.Theseessential aspectsofwellbeingarecloselytiedto independence,communication,and overallqualityoflife.
Aspeopleage,visionnaturally changes.Conditionssuchascataracts, glaucoma,andage-relatedmacular degenerationbecomemorecommon. Regulareyechecksarecrucial becausemanyoftheseissuesdevelop graduallyandmaynotbeimmediately noticeable.Earlydetectionoften
allowsforbettermanagementand treatment.Clearvisionsupports everydayactivitiessuchasreading, driving,andmovingaroundsafely, reducingtheriskoffallsandaccidents. Wearingappropriatecorrectivelenses andprotectingeyesfromexcessive sunlightwithqualitysunglassescan alsohelppreservevision.
Hearingisanothersensethatcan declineovertime,oftenwithout peoplerealisingitatfirst.Gradual hearinglosscanleadtofrustration, socialwithdrawal,andevenfeelings ofisolation,especiallyinretirement whensocialinteractionplaysakey roleinmentalwellbeing.Regular hearingassessmentscanidentify
problemsearly,andhearingaidsor otherassistivedevicescanmakea significantdifference.Lookingafter hearingalsoincludesprotectingears fromexcessivenoiseandkeeping themcleanandfreefromblockage. Stayingengagedinconversationand socialactivitiesbecomesmucheasier whenhearingiswellmanaged. Dentalhealthisequallyimportant butissometimesoverlooked.Healthy teethandgumsareessentialfor propernutrition,astheyallowfor comfortableeatingandchewing. Gumdiseaseandtoothdecaycannot onlycausepainbutalsocontributeto moreserioushealthconditionssuchas heartdiseaseifleftuntreated.Regular
dentalcheck-ups,eveninretirement, arevital.Dailybrushing,flossing,and abalanceddietlowinsugarallplay aroleinmaintainingstrongteeth. Properoralcarealsohelpswith speechclarityandconfidencewhen interactingwithothers.
Takingcareofeyes,ears,andteethin retirementisnotjustaboutavoiding discomfortit’saboutpreserving independenceandenjoyinglifetothe fullest.Beingproactivewithregular check-upsandadoptinghealthy habitscanpreventmanyissuesfrom becomingsevere.Italsosupports overallphysicalandmentalhealth, allowingretireestostayactive,social, andconfident.
Insummary,retirementoffersthe opportunitytofocusonpersonal wellbeing.Bygivingproperattention tovision,hearing,anddentalcare, individualscanmaintaintheirquality oflifeandcontinuetoengagefullyin theactivitiestheylove.
FixingtheBasics,Building theFutureforHawke’sBay
$5.8billioninvestmentinHealthtostrengthenhealthcareservice NewZealand
FundingforthenextstageoftheHawke’sBayHospitalredevelop Anew28-bedshort-staywardunderconstructionatHawke’sBay makingiteasierforseniorstoaccessservices
Morethan$600millioninvestedinfour-laningtheHawke’sBay Expresswaytoimprovesafetyandconnectivity
IconicrailjourneysoftheSouthIsland
RailtoursinNewZealand’sSouth Islandofferoneofthemost scenicandimmersivewaysto experiencetheregion’sdramatic naturallandscapes.Knownfortowering mountains,deepgorges,wideplains, andruggedcoastlines,theSouthIsland isperfectlysuitedtorailtravel,where passengerscansitbackandenjoy panoramicviewswithoutthestressof driving.
Amongthemostfamousrailjourneys istheTranzAlpine,widelyregarded asoneoftheworld’sgreattraintrips. RunningbetweenChristchurchon theeastcoastandGreymouthonthe westcoast,thisjourneytraversesthe SouthernAlps,offeringspectacular viewsoffarmland,rivervalleys,and alpinescenery.Thetraincrossesthe CanterburyPlainsbeforeclimbing
intothemountains,passingthrough Arthur’sPassNationalPark,where snow-cappedpeaksanddense nativebushdominatethelandscape. Largewindowsandopen-airviewing carriagesallowpassengerstofullytake inthebreathtakingsurroundings.
Anothericonicrouteisthe CoastalPacific,whichrunsbetween ChristchurchandPicton.Thisjourney hugstheeasterncoastline,weaving betweenthePacificOceanandthe Kaikōuramountainranges.Along theway,passengersmayspotseals loungingonrocksordolphinsplaying inthesurf.Theroutealsopasses throughvineyardsandsmallseaside towns,makingitanever-changing visualexperience.Thoughserviceshave facedinterruptionsinthepastdueto earthquakedamage,thelinehasbeen
restoredandremainsahighlightfor visitors.
Whilenotcurrentlyoperating asaregularpassengerservice,the TaieriGorgeRailwaynearDunedinis anothermemorablerailexperience worthmentioning.Itventuresintothe ruggedinteriorofOtago,crossinghigh viaductsandwindingthroughtunnels carvedintosteephillsides.Thisroute showcasesadifferentsideoftheSouth Island,withitsdry,goldenlandscapes contrastingsharplywiththelushalpine sceneryfoundelsewhere.
RailtoursintheSouthIslandare aboutmorethanjusttransportationtheyprovidearelaxedandinformative travelexperience.Manyservices includecommentarythathighlights thehistory,geology,andcultural significanceoftheareasbeingpassed
through.Comfortableseating,onboard cafés,andattentiveserviceenhance theoveralljourney,makingitsuitable fortravellersofallages.
Forvisitorsshortontime,railtours canbeenjoyedasdaytrips,while otherschoosetoincorporatethem intolongeritinerariesthatinclude guidedexcursionsandovernightstays. Packagesoftencombinerailtravel withcoachtours,allowingaccessto locationsnotdirectlyservedbytrain.
Inacountryknownforitsstunning naturalbeauty,SouthIslandrailtours standoutasauniqueandmemorable waytoexplore.Theycombinecomfort, history,andunparalleledsceneryinto asinglejourney,offeringanexperience thatisbothrelaxingandunforgettable.
Learningforlife!
FrancesValintinelaunches newventureforover-60s
You’renevertoooldtolearnsomethingnew. Alivelynewlearningcommunityforolder NewZealanderslaunchedinearlyApril offeringinsightfuldiscussions,expertspeakersand meaningfulopportunitiesforconnectionforthose withcuriousminds.
LoveHeartisaninnovativesocialenterprise foundedbyeducationleadersFrancesValintine CNZMandHawke’sBaybasedFeeWebby.Having previouslyworkedtogetherrunningTheMindLab, thepairreunitedtolaunchthisnewventurein Hawke’sBaywithexpansiontoAucklandplanned forJune.
Designedprimarilyforthoseagedover60,Love Heartoffersarangeofexperiencesincludingsixweeklearningcourses,“learninglunches”,and one-daylearningadventures.Thegoalistoenrich lives,sparkconversation,andfosternewfriendships amongactiveandengagedparticipants. Francessaystheover-60demographichasbeen underservedfortoolong.“Astheworldbecomes morecomplex,learningandcommunityare essentialforconfidenceandstrengthatanyage. There’samisconceptionthatpeopleslowdown after60,butmanyareenteringsomeoftheir mostfulfillingyears.They’reseekingintellectual stimulation,freshexperiencesandopportunitiesto connect.”
LoveHeartdeliversthreecorestreams.Six-week coursesexploretopicssuchastechnology,creative
artsandscience.LearningLunchescombineshortformeducationwithshareddiningexperiences. LearningAdventurestakeparticipantstounique locationsaroundNewZealand,offeringimmersive andhands-onlearninginunexpectedsettings. Theseexperiencesaretailoredforactiveretirees andprofessionalswithmoretimetoexplorenew interests.
Feesaysherexperienceineducationhas shownthatin-personengagementremainsvital. “Onlinelearninghasitsplace,butitcan’treplace therichnessofface-to-faceinteraction.People learnbestwhentheycancollaborate,engagein discussionandexperienceideastogether.”
Shealsohighlightsthehealthbenefitsofstaying mentallyandsociallyactive.“Anengagedmind andstrongsocialconnectionsareamongthe mostimportantfactorsinmaintainingwellbeing asweage.NewZealand’spopulationisrapidly ageing,andcreatingopportunitiesformeaningful engagementhasneverbeenmoreimportant.”
LoveHeartoffersadiverseprogramme,with15 topicareasincludingtechnology,history,culinary arts,music,science,culture,andthenaturalworld. Expertspeakersbringreal-worldinsights,andmany sessionsfeatureinteractiveelements.
“We’reincrediblyproudofthecalibreofexperts contributingtoourprogramme,”saysFee,noting thatexpressionsofinterestfromfuturespeakersare welcome.
aretheco-foundersofLoveHeart.
Asasocialenterprise,LoveHeartwillreinvest profitstosupportaccessforthoseover60whomay nototherwiseaffordtoparticipate.
Francessayslaunchingtheinitiativeisboth excitingandrewarding.“Wehopeparticipantsleave notonlyhavinglearnedsomethingnewbuthaving formedmeaningfulconnectionsalongtheway.” Thereareplentyofoptionsforpeoplewhoare Hawke’sBaybased.
Takealookatwhat’sonofferandbook at www.heart.co.nz
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Taketheplunge-volunteer
Therearesomanyopportunities tovolunteerinHawke’sBay there’slittleexcusetositathome wonderingwhattodoafteryouhave retired.Volunteeringistheperfect waytomeetpeople,learnnewskills, buildconfidenceandgivebacktothe community.
VolunteeringHawke’sBayis dedicatedtoconnectingvolunteersto communityorganisations.Withover 3000volunteersand250registered organisationsvolunteeringHawke’sBay connectsindividualswithopportunities tovolunteerandconnectsorganisations withpeoplewhowanttovolunteer.
Positionsarelistedonthewebsite vhb.org.nzandpeoplecanvolunteer online.Examplesofvacanciesinclude assistantsandreceptionistsatthe CitizensAdviceBureauandaco-leader forBrownies,Taradale.Thenthere areopportunitiestobeacommunity educatorforHatoHoneStJohn,anew babygroupfacilitatorfortheNZPlunket Society,avandriverforteenparent earlychildhoodcentreandplentymore. Therearetoomanyopportunitiestolist herebutlookatthewebsiteandsee whatmightsuityourskillsandabilities. BigBrothersBigSistersofNew ZealandhasaHawke’sBaybranch. Theyrunacommunitymentoring systemwithadultvolunteersspending oneto-onetimewithayoungperson doingthingstheybothenjoyoutin thecommunityonceaweek.ABig BrotherorBigSisterprovidesarole modelandafriendforyoungpeople; promotestheimportanceofschool andhealthyrelationshipswithfamily
andpeers;instilstrustandselfconfidencetomakehealthydecisions andencouragesleadershipskillsand independentthinking.Seewww. bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/hawkesbay forfurtherdetails.
TheSPCAisoftenlookingfor volunteerstocoverawiderangeof dutiesrangingfromfosteringkittens, puppies,dogsandcatstohelpingin thelaundry,animalcareassistantsand volunteeringattheOpShop.Seespca. nzandselectyournearestcentretolook attheopportunities.
TheHawke’sBayKnowledgeBank ismakingthehistoryoftheprovince easilyaccessibleindigitalformatfor generationstocome.Itispreserving historytoensureitremainstheproperty ofthepeople.Thousandsofimages, film,documentsandnarrativesare availabletohomes,schools,researchers, historiansandthepublicasavoluntary communityservice.Therearevarious rolesforvolunteerssuchasscanning anddigitising,cataloguingand describingandtranscribing writtenandaudiorecords. Seewww.knowledgebank.org.nz formoreinformation.
DOC,andHawke’sBayFallenSoldiers’ MemorialHospitalandCranfordHospice alsohavevacanciesforvolunteerslisted ontheirownwebsites.
Hawke’sBayHospitalhasabout80 volunteerswhomightarrangeflowers, meetandgreetpeople,distribute readingmaterialtopatientsandsoon. Seewww.ourhealthhb.nzformore information.
UnderstandingEnduringPowerofAttorney
AnEnduringPowerofAttorney(EPOA)in NewZealandisalegalarrangementthat allowsaperson(knownasthe“donor”)to appointsomeonetheytrust(the“attorney”)tomake decisionsontheirbehalfiftheybecomeunabletodo sothemselves.Unlikeanordinarypowerofattorney, whichisonlyvalidwhileapersonstillhasmental capacity,anEPOAcontinuestooperateifthedonor losescapacityduetoillness,injury,orconditionssuch asdementia.This“enduring”aspectiswhatmakesit particularlysignificant.
InNewZealand,therearetwotypesofEPOA.The firstcoversproperty,includingfinancialmatters suchaspayingbills,managingbankaccounts,or handlinginvestments.Thesecondrelatestopersonal careandwelfare,includingdecisionsaboutmedical treatment,livingarrangements,andday-to-daycare. Apersoncanappointthesameindividualforboth rolesorchoosedifferentpeopledependingontheir circumstancesandlevelsoftrust.
EPOAsareespeciallyimportantforolderpeople
becausethelikelihoodoflosingmentalcapacity increaseswithage.ConditionssuchasAlzheimer’s disease,stroke,orotherformsofcognitivedecline cansuddenlyorgraduallyaffectaperson’sability tomakeinformeddecisions.WithoutanEPOAin place,familymembersorlovedonesmayhave nolegalauthoritytoactontheirbehalf.Insuch cases,theymayneedtoapplytotheFamilyCourt tobeappointedasawelfareguardianorproperty manager,whichcanbetime-consuming,costly,and stressful.
OneofthekeybenefitsofanEPOAisthatit ensuresaperson’swishesarerespected.Bychoosing theirownattorney,individualscanselectsomeone theytrusttoactintheirbestinterests.Theycan alsosetconditionsorprovideguidanceabouthow theywantdecisionstobemade.Thislevelofcontrol providespeaceofmind,knowingthattheiraffairswill bemanagedaccordingtotheirpreferences.
Forolderpeople,anEPOAcanalsoreducethe burdenonfamilymembers.Whenclearlegal
authorityisalreadyinplace,itavoidsconfusion, conflict,oruncertaintyamongrelativesaboutwho shouldmakedecisions.Itcanalsohelpprevent disputes,particularlyincomplexfamilysituations. Anotherimportantaspectisprotection.New Zealandlawincludessafeguardstoensureattorneys actresponsibly.Forexample,attorneysmustact inthedonor’sbestinterestsandcanbeheld accountableiftheymisusetheirpowers.Insome cases,acertificatefromamedicalprofessional isrequiredbeforeanattorneycanbeginmaking decisionsaboutpersonalcareandwelfare,ensuring thatthedonor’srightsareprotectedforaslongas possible.
Insummary,anEnduringPowerofAttorneyisa vitallegaltoolinNewZealandthatallowspeople, especiallyolderadults,toplanaheadforatimewhen theymaybeunabletomakedecisionsthemselves. Itprovidessecurity,clarity,andcontrol,helpingto protectboththeindividualandtheirlovedones duringchallengingtimes.
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Pauseandseekadvice: scammers oftenpressureyoutoactquickly,so takeamomenttothinkandseek advicebeforemakinganydecisions.
Researchthestory: verifydetails providedbythescammerthrough onlinesearchesandbycontacting thelegitimateorganizationdirectly. Stop,challenge,protect:
o Stop: pauseandthinkbefore respondingtoanyrequestsfor moneyorinformation.
o Challenge: askyourselfifthe offerorrequestislegitimate,and ifitseemstoogoodtobetrue.
o Protect: safeguardyour information,contactyourbankif yoususpectascam,andreportit toNetsafe.
Avoidclickingonlinksor attachments: especiallyinemails ortextmessages,unlessyouare absolutelycertainthesenderis legitimate.
Bewaryofunexpected contact: evenifthesender appearslegitimate,verifythe communication.
Neverprovidepasswords: legitimateorganizationswillnever askforyourpasswords.
Avoidsharingfinancial information: don’tenteryour bankingdetailsonwebsitessentby buyersorsellers.
Becautiousofoffersthatseem toogoodtobetrue: manyscams involvepromisesofhighreturns withlittleeffort.
Bewaryofrequestsforpersonal detailsormoney: especiallyfrom onlinefriendsorpartners.
Usestrongpasswordsandenable two-factorauthentication: this addsanextralayerofsecurityto youraccounts.
Useatrustedantivirussoftware: thishelpsprotectyourdevicefrom malware.
ReportscamstoNetsafe: Theycan provideadviceandguidance.
Checkwebsiteauthenticity: useCheckNetsafetoassessthe legitimacyofawebsitebefore enteringanyinformation. https://checknetsafe.nz/
Whetheryou’realocallookingforagreatmealoratravellerseeking acomfortablestopover,theTaradaleClubisyourultimatecommunity hubintheheartofthebay.
Whetheryou’realocallookingforagreatmeal,oratravellerseeking acomfortablestopover,theTaradaleClubisyourultimatecommunity hubintheheartoftheBay.
Eat,Drink&Relax–OpentothePublic
ExperiencelocalhospitalityatPikopikoRestaurant,whereeveryone iswelcome.Enjoygreatcoffeeandfreshcabinetfood(Wed–Sun), joinusforlunchservice(Wed–Sun),ordinewithusforourdelicious dinnerservice(Wed–Sat).
Events&Functions
Ourversatilefunctionroomsaretheperfectsettingforcorporate meetingsandfamilycelebrations.Weprovidetheidealspace andservicetobringyoureventtolife.
SecureMotorhomeParking
Touringtheregion?Enjoytotalpeaceofmindwithoursecuremotorhome parking.Stay,dine,andexplorethebestoftheBayfromourconvenient communitybase.
Formoreinformation,gotoour websitewww.taradaleclub.co.nz, findusonFacebook,orcall068442088
Ifindoubt,contactthe organizationdirectly: gothrough theirofficialcontactchannels,not theonesprovidedinthescam.
Bewaryofurgentrequestsfor moneyorinformation: scammers oftenpressureyoutoactquickly. Specifictypesofscams andhowtoavoidthem:
Techsupportscams: ifyoureceive acallclaimingtobefromatech supportcompany,hangupandcall thecompanydirectlyusingtheir officialnumber.
Impersonationscams: bewaryof messagesfromcontactsclaiming tohavenewcontactdetails.
Prizeandcompetitionscams: don’tengagewithorreplytoany prizeorcompetitionscams.
Romancescams: becautious aboutsharingpersonalinformation withonlinepartners. Investmentscams: thoroughly researchanyinvestmentbefore committingfunds.
Courierdeliveryscams: don’tfall foremailsortextsclaimingthereis aproblemwithadelivery.
Taxscams: becautiousofemailsor textsclaimingtobefromtheIRD, andverifyanyclaimsthroughthe officialwebsite.
Bybeingvigilantandfollowingthese tips,youcansignificantlyreduceyour riskoffallingvictimtoonlinescams.
Changing Hearingfor goodinthe Hawke’sBay
Pictureapersonwearinghearing aids.Whatdoyousee?Whatdo theylooklike?Howmuchdidthey payforthem?Dotheylooklikeyou?
Theintuitiveanswerstothese questionsformanyNewZealanders highlightthebarrierspreventing nearly500,000peoplewithhearingloss fromseekingtreatmentandimproving theirqualityoflife.That’s58%ofNew Zealanderslivingwithhearinglosswho don’twearhearingaids.Withanaging population,theprevalenceofuntreated hearinglosswillonlyincreaseifthese mythsarenotaddressed.Theteamat TritonHearingintheHawkesBayare onamissiontochangethis,smashing misconceptions,onebarrieratatime.
WithclinicsinHastings(117Heretaunga StreetEast),Napier(2/7LeicesterAvenue) andHavelockNorth(18NapierRoad),your journeytobetterhearingbeginsclose tohome.Fromawarmwelcomeatthe frontdesktopersonalisedcarefromour experiencedaudiologists,TritonHearing promisesasupportiveenvironmentevery stepoftheway.
Together,ourHawke’sBayteamsare committedtodeliveringbetterhearing solutionswithoutstandingcareand supportwithexperienceacrosseverything from: Freehearingchecks,tinnitus
management,hearingaidfittingsand providingexpertfundingguidance.
AspartofTritonHearing’sBetter HearingGuarantee,clientshaveaccessto theverylatestadvancementsinhearing technology-ensuringsolutionsaretailored toindividuallifestyles,environmentsand levelsofhearingloss.
Oneofthenewestinnovations availableisthe PhonakAudéo™Sphere Designedforpeoplewhoregularlyspend timeinsocialsettings,AudéoSphere usesadvancedsoundprocessingto helpprioritisespeechwhilereducing backgroundnoise.Whetherit’sdinnerwith friends,familygatheringsorbusycafés,it supportsclearerconversationsandgreater confidenceingroupenvironments.
Forthoseseekingamorediscreet solution,the PhonakVirto™RInfinio offersadifferentapproach.Mouldedto sitcomfortablywithintheearcanal,Virto RInfiniocombinesasecure,personalised fit.Suitableformildthroughtoprofound hearingloss,itdeliversnaturalsound claritywhileremainingsubtleand comfortableforeverydaywear-idealfor activelifestylesorthosewhopreferan in-eardesign.
Bothoptionsreflecthowfarhearing technologyhasevolved-offeringnot justamplification,butintelligentsound processingdesignedtosupportreal-world listening.
“Lifewithhearingaidsissomuchbetter. WiththebenefitofbluetoothaidsIcan
hearmycellphoneclearly.WhenIhave thedevicesinthecricketsorbellringing stopsandIcanhearthebirdsandnoises ofeverydaylifeclearly.Iliketheabilityto controlsettingsanditdoesn’tmatterifthey getalittlewetintherain”.–TritonHearing Client Now’sthetimetogiveitago!Popin andmeetthefriendlyteamtodiscover theamazingbenefitsofthelatesthearing technology.
Callyournearestclinictodiscussyour hearingwiththeexpertsorbookyour freehearingcheck: Hastings – 068709454 Napier– 068446167 HavelockNorth – 068775307
Stuckinarut?Retirementactivityideas
DropintoNapierBridgeClubonNuffieldAvenue forfriendlyduplicatebridgesessions.Theyhost daytimesessionsonMondaysandFridays1.30pm alongsideregular10-weekbeginnerlessons.
HeadtotheHastingsBridgeClubonRailway RoadSouth,whichoffersmulti-leveltrick-taking cardgames.Beginnerscangraduateintothe novicenightgroupheldeveryThursdayevening. JoinfellowartistsattheNapierArtsClubonVigor BrownStreet.Membersgetaccesstoregular daytimeworkshops,in-houseexhibitionspaces,a customframingworkroom,andadeepreference library.SeeFacebookformoredetails.
LateNightWhichCraft:packupyourcurrent personalcraftprojectandheadtotheHastings WarMemorialLibraryonThursdayevenings.This drop-insocialspaceconnectsadultcraftersofall skilllevels.5-7pm.
Takepartinrotatingartclassesandworkshops hostedatCreativeArtsNapier,acommunity galleryhubhighlightinglocallymadejewellery, homewares,andfineartprints.Seethecan.co.nz NapierIndoorBowlsAssociation:stayphysically activeoutofthewindandrainattheindoor bowlingmatsonWakefieldStreetinOnekawa. Multiplelocalteams,includingtheNapierPirates, playandsocialisehereweekly.hbindoorbowls@ gmail.com
Learntraditionalballroomrhythmsor contemporarysocialdancingbyjoiningclasses atMunroDanceStudioinTaradale,whichhosts regularmonthlysocialevenings.
Hawke’sBayCommunityChoir:practiceevery Thursdayevening(6.45pm–8.30pm)attheClive CommunityHall.Thisisapurelysocial“sing forjoy”groupwithnoauditions,noexperience required,andnosheetmusictoread.Theysing amixofglobal,English,andtereoMāorisongs. Yourfirstnightisfree,anditis$5pernight thereafter.
HeadovertotheMenzshedHastingsbranchfora similarrelaxedwarehouseenvironmentdedicated tofixing,mending,andchattingoveracasual morningcupoftea.HastingsA&PTomoana Showgrounds,Gate2,KenilworthRoad,Hastings 4122.Visitorswelcome;Mondays,Tuesdaysand Wednesdays,9am12noon.
TaradaleSeniorCitizensFriendshipCentre:visit thisdedicatedsocialhubonWhiteStreetin Taradaletoconnectovercasualindoorgames, puzzles,cardtables,andlightrefreshments. HastingsLibraryTechSessions:dropinwithyour tablet,smartphone,orlaptoponthelastThursday ofeachmonthfrom10am-12noon.Librariansare on-siteattheHastingsWarMemorialLibraryto helptroubleshootapps,onlinebanking,device settings,anddigitalscamsoverafriendlycuppa.
FlaxmereLibraryTechSessions:bringyourtech questionstotheFlaxmereLibraryonthesecond Thursdayofeachmonthfrom10amto12noon. DetailsasforHastingsLibrary.
Acelebrationoflife
ModernfuneralsinNew Zealandareundergoing aquietbutsignificant transformation,reflectingbroader societalshiftsinvalues,affordability, andpersonalisation.Whiletraditional religiousservicesandburialrites remainimportantformany,thereisa growingtrendtowardmoreflexible, meaningful,andcost-conscious approachestosayinggoodbye.
Oneofthemostnotablechanges istheriseof“celebrationsoflife”that aregatheringsthatfocuslesson mourningandmoreonhonouring theuniquepersonalityandlegacy ofthedeceased.Theseeventsoften takeplaceinnon-traditionalvenues suchasgardens,beaches,oreven privatehomes,andmayinclude
music,storytelling,andmultimedia presentations.Thetoneistypically moreupliftingthansombre,with familieschoosingtohighlightjoyful memoriesandsharedexperiences ratherthanfocusingsolelyongrief. Cremationhasbecomethe mostcommonchoiceforend-oflifearrangementsinNewZealand, largelyduetoitslowercostand greaterflexibilitycomparedto burial.However,evencremationcan beexpensive,withaveragecosts startingaround$7,500.Thishas sparkedpublicconcernandpolitical attention,witharecentparliamentary reportcallingforreformstoreduce funeralcostsandmaketheprocess moreaccessible.Advocacygroups likeDeathWithoutDebtarguethat
familiesareoftenpressuredintocostly packagesbyfuneraldirectors,and theyarepushingformoretransparent pricingandtheabilitytohandlesome arrangementsindependently. Personalisationisanotherhallmark ofmodernfunerals.Servicesare increasinglytailoredtoreflectthe deceased’shobbies,values,and personality.Thismightinclude themeddecorations,customplaylists, ordresscodesthatreflecttheperson’s favouritecoloursorsportsteam. Funeralhomesarealsoevolving, withmanyupdatingtheirspaces tofeelmorelikewelcomingevent venuesthansombrechapels.Natural light,comfortableseating,andeven aromatherapyisbecomingcommon features.
Despitetheseinnovations, affordabilityremainsapressingissue. Thegovernment’sfuneralgrant
Needadvice?Cometous.Everyoneiswelcome,whateverthe problem.Ourtrainedvolunteersdealwithallsortsofissues–legal, relationships/family,consumer,neighbourhooddisputes,landlords/ tenancy,immigrationandemployment,plusinformationon communitygroups.Phone,emailorpopin,noappointmentneeded -MondaytoFriday9am-4pm.
TheCABserviceisfree,confidentialandimpartial.Weofferafree LegalAdviceServiceeverySaturday,exceptpublicholidays.
We’recurrentlyrecruiting. Noexpertiserequired. Ifyoulovelearning,engagingwithpeople, andsupportingyourcommunity,pleasegetintouch.
administeredbyWorkandIncometo helplow-incomefamilies,iscapped atjust$2,697.43Thisfallsfarshortof coveringeventhemostbasicservices, leavingmanyfamiliesfinancially strained.Asaresult,thereisagrowing callforincreasedpublicsupportand moreflexible,community-based funeraloptions.
Risingcouncil-controlledcemetery andcrematoriumfeeshavedrivenup costs.Someadvocateforlocalbodies tostandardisecostsandcapincreases soessentialburialservicesdon’t becomeprohibitive.
Inessence,funeralsinNewZealand arebecomingmorepersonal,more diverse,andmorereflectiveof individuallives.Yet,thechallenge remainstoensurethatthese meaningfulfarewellsareaccessibleto all,regardlessoffinancialmeans.
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