Cairnfield House resident Nellie Iles didn't really think Scottish country singer and songwriter Isla Grant would call in to see her.
But Mrs Grant made the special visit last Wednesday afternoon, ahead of her show at Forum North that evening, to the delight of 94-year-old fan Mrs Iles.
Cairnfield House's activities manager Mandy Houston emailed Mrs Grant in August to see if the singer could stop by while in Whangarei.
Mrs Houston said it was well known around the rest home that Mrs Iles was a big fan, and she said other residents liked her as well.
It showed, as about 40 residents packed into the room to meet Mrs Grant, who worked her way around the room saying hello.