Hastings mechanic hangs up overalls after six decades under the bonnet
Graham Smith has worked for the same business since 1964.
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Property Insider: Summerset rising on Ryman; lender didn't call 18-unit sale
While Ryman Healthcare has problems, Summerset goes from strength to strength.
'Ugliest thing in the world': Anti-aircraft gun at RSA village cops flak from residents
'I can’t see how it can be a fitting memorial given those who have died because of it.'
ComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claims
Companies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.
Man jailed for killing elderly wife in failed suicide pact
John Salter strangled his wife Jean with a necktie but couldn't take his own life.
Property Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builder
More than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.
Retirement company boss explains how they lifted profit in a housing downturn
Wood, insulation and carpet price rises are limited or capped to de-risk building jobs.
Ryman hits pause on $120m plans for Takapuna site
'At the moment, we’ve done groundworks. It’s ready to build when we’re ready.'
Revaluations boost retirement giant Summerset Group's bottom-line profit
CEO Scott Scoullar: 'We withstood challenges and continued to grow.'
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The interview: 'World's most famous hostage' Sir Terry Waite on sweating the small stuff
'Life’s been much fuller and much richer because of this experience'.
Mary Holm: How to turn a $20 a week saving into $165,000
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Lower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profit
CEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.
Big profit hit for NZ's largest listed retirement company
Market conditions, the phasing of new main buildings take a toll on the business.
'Poetic beauty': American man who longed to retire in Hawke's Bay gets his final wish in death
It was Bill Rodgers' dream to settle here. His friends made it a 'poetic' reality.
Canny View: Retirement should not induce anxiety
There are many ‘rules of thumb’ about retirement planning, but no magic number.
Ex-prisoner of war shares secret to long life
Man believed to be New Zealand's oldest living man turns 107.
Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter
'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'
Popular Stratford High teacher retires after 53 years
Raewyn Lightoller loved the Stratford school so much that she never really left.
Share My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can help
Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.
Cost of living crisis: ‘People up at night worrying’ as retirement savings dry up
Financial helpline says more people calling about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals.
Pipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans
'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.
Well-known Kāpiti doctor set to retire
Dr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.
$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown
'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'
Three retirement village issues NZ Shareholders Association is considering
'More transparency in cash-flow reporting: something we’re happy about, some way to go.'
Property Insider: Catholic college in Drury to open; Downtown Carpark alternative
St Ignatius of Loyola to have nearly 340 pupils when it opens in February.
'I'm very blessed': Whaea to the homeless Michelle Kidd retires
Michelle Kidd has been a friendly face in a daunting world for those in need for years.
'Totally unfair': Retirement village resident decries $285,000 transfer fee
Consumer NZ says such fees are unfair and mean people often can't shift.
High occupancy at Jane Winstone despite downturn in Ryman profits
There were no plans to build any expansions to the village at this time.