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A Gem to Lighten Up our Days
Hilary Barry, one of New Zealand’s most recognisable and loved media presenters, is a popular choice as Chatsford’s Celebrity Guest Speaker in 2023.
Lego Legend
LEGO, the plastic building-block toys, rose to massive popularity in the mid-20th century.
Safety for Life
Kevin Thompson was very humbled to be the first recipient of a Life Membership to the New Zealand Safety Council.
Rhythm Of Life
A poem created by one of our residents Lynn Rogers
(Written just after her arrival at Chatsford in October 2020)
The Patient Listener
Imagine the hours of dedication it took for Pat Macaulay to be recognised as a semi-finalist in the 2022 Kiwibank Senior New Zealander of the Year awards.
The Power of the Pen is Mightier than the Sword
It is one thing to face violence and its ramifications at the coalface, but it is an entirely different story to bring about real and lasting change in societal attitudes.