Ranfurly Village

27/05/2026

Ranfurly Village recently welcomed the renowned Spizzwinks(?) as part of their New Zealand tour, hosting the group during a special wine and cheese afternoon enjoyed by residents. The performance created a warm and vibrant atmosphere, with residents describing the afternoon as entertaining, uplifting, and a truly memorable occasion.

Established in 1914, The Spizzwinks(?) are one of Yale’s premier a ca****la ensembles, celebrated internationally for their musical talent, touring history, and performance excellence. Their distinctive name also comes with a distinctive story.

In the group’s early years, when their name appeared in a Yale publication, an editor questioned whether it had been spelled correctly and added a question mark. Rather than removing it, the group embraced the ambiguity — and the famous “(?)” has remained part of their identity ever since.

30/04/2026

For many older New Zealanders, creativity wasn’t something they were encouraged to pursue growing up. Art was often treated as a childhood diversion rather than a lifelong practice. Yet research is increasingly clear: creative activity is one of the most effective ways to support cognitive health, emotional wellbeing and social connection. Click below to read more.

The Art of Staying Well

29/04/2026

Ranfurly Village marked ANZAC Day with a service of remembrance, reflecting the village’s long history as a place of care for veterans and its ongoing connection with the Ranfurly Veterans’ Trust. It remains a particularly meaningful day for the Ranfurly community. With heartfelt tributes, shared memories, and reflection, we paid our respects to those who served and continue to serve. Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honour those who served and sacrificed for our country. On ANZAC Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience that continue to shape who we are today.

At Ranfurly Village, we take a moment to come together in remembrance — to acknowledge the past, honour the present, and share in a quiet gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy.

Lest we forget.

24/02/2026

The traditional notion of luxury – once purely a monument to excess and consumption – is being dismantled and rebuilt. A new philosophy is taking hold, one that finds opulence not in the acquisition of more, but in the discernment of enough.

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The luxury of enough

10/02/2026

The name Ranfurly is indelibly linked with New Zealand rugby tradition. However, the man who donated a shield to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union that bears his name today, was also a humanitarian, championing the dignity and selflessness of those who had served in the defence of the Empire.

To explore the full feature from our Living magazine, click the link below.

Lord Ranfurly: Of sacrifice and sport

27/01/2026

If you know your wine, you’ll know of champion winemaker Matt Connell. With his varietals consistently scoring top marks, gold medals and trophies from judges both here and overseas, it would seem anything in a bottle Connell has had a hand in producing is definitely worth seeking out and savouring.

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Grapes to gold

22/12/2025

Adelaide is a city that effortlessly mixes fine wine, intriguing art and the majesty of sport, all within an easily traversable circumference and at a pace of your choosing.

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Adventures In Adelaide

09/12/2025

For one night only, Tony Astle, legendary founder of Antoine’s, and Matt Connell, head winemaker at Nevis Bluff, came together to create a memorable menu and wine tasting experience at The Foundation.

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The classics on a plate

26/11/2025

Sir Jim McLay once quipped that as a trained lawyer and investment banker, he had somehow chosen two of the most unpopular professions in the world.

However, his distinguished career in international relations and diplomacy across decades - combined with his frontline role during some of New Zealand’s most defining moments in public life - has ensured his is a life replete with stories and successes.

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Diplomacy Wins