Pakuranga Park celebrates the Lunar New Year

We’re beyond thrilled to be celebrating 40 years of Real Living tomorrow — and even more delighted that our exclusive Q&A with the “Mother of the Nation” has officially sold out! We’re in for a truly memorable morning at Remuera Gardens, as we welcome one of New Zealand’s most cherished television personalities for an inspiring conversation about life, ageing, and finding joy in every stage of the journey.

At Real Living, we take pride in celebrating the many cultures that shape New Zealand — and our vibrant villages. Last week, Remuera Gardens came alive with colour, music, and joy as we celebrated Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights — a beautiful tradition symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Our incredible team put on a stunning display of Indian culture, complete with a fashion parade and dance performances that delighted residents and their families.

Who caught yesterday’s interview on The Breeze with Epsom Village? Robert and Jeanette had a lovely chat with our Village Manager, Lillian, and our superstar maintenance officer, Les. Les was featured in the Unsung Heroes segment of the programme, recognised for everything he does for our residents at Epsom Village and for always going above and beyond in his role. If you missed the programme, don’t worry — we’ve put it all together here for you to enjoy.