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NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
‘No regrets' for Rotorua Retiree
A 600m move brought Lesley new friends, fun and peace of mind. Despite moving just 'around the corner' from her family home, Lesley Evanson reckons it is one of the biggest – and best – steps she's taken in her life. After selling her family home, the 73-year-old shifted three months ago into a brand-new unit in the recently completed 87-unit Karaka Pines Regency Park Estate in Rotorua. 'I haven't gone far,' she says. 'My home was literally 600m from the village and I've lived in the area for 40 years. I've no regrets. Everyone here is so friendly and it has a nice vibe. I don't even think about my old house now.' Regency Park Estate is owned and operated by Tauranga-based Karaka Pines Villages and is one of eight retirement villages the company runs throughout New Zealand. With 59 units occupied when Karaka Pines purchased the complex in 2019, a further 28 have since been constructed, with the final one completed in February this year. One of the advantages for people moving into Karaka Pines Villages like Regency Park Estate is that they get to retain capital gains, unlike the situation at most other retirement communities in New Zealand, where it is kept by village operators. Karaka Pines CEO Adam Yates says this financial model is a fair one for residents and can make the difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars in their pockets. The last unit to be constructed at Regency Park Estate was the one snapped up by Evanson, and already she says it feels like home. 'It's got two bedrooms, a joint bathroom (between the bedrooms), a visitor toilet and a huge kitchen, living area and patio. I love it,' she says. 'I had watched the village being built and a few years ago I took an aunt to have a look at it. Then I had some of my friends move in here which started me thinking 'oh, maybe it's time for me too'. 'Since I've been here, I've had other residents knock on my door and introduce themselves, it's been really nice. The staff and managers are lovely and keep us informed about what's going on.' While Evanson enjoys plenty outside the village – including aqua jogging, knitting, crochet and quilting – she's kept just as busy within Regency Park Estate. 'There is always something to do,' she says. 'A lot of activities are organised for us. We had a Mother's Day night and I believe they are arranging something for the King's Birthday weekend in June.' Evanson, who lives alone, was just six when she emigrated to New Zealand from England with her parents. Before settling in Rotorua, she lived in many areas of the country including Northland, Lower Hutt, Christchurch and Auckland. She retired four years ago from her job in the information systems department at Rotorua Hospital, a position she held for 33 years. Another plus for Evanson is that she still sees her five grandchildren regularly. Ranging in age from 3 to 23, they all live nearby apart from her 23-year-old granddaughter who is away studying in Hamilton. 'One of my granddaughters goes to high school not far from Regency Park Estate and she often pops in to see me on her way home.' Yates describes Regency Park Estate as a boutique lifestyle retirement village set in 'beautiful' landscaped grounds. It is close to the Redwoods Forest Park and is a short drive from the Green and Blue lakes, Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotorua. 'Everything people need to live a satisfying and easy-going retirement is close at hand as well,' he says. 'The Te Ngae shopping centre is just across the road and a bus stop is right outside the village.' Yates says construction on the first home in the new development started in July 2021 (progress had earlier been held up amid the Covid-19 pandemic) with the first resident moving in in December 2021. 'In the time we have owned Regency Park Estate we have renovated the resident community centre, introduced a weekly fee that's fixed for 15 years, and had the pleasure of watching residents thrive.' He says homes come up for sale in the village from time to time. Before being put on the market, they are refurbished to near new condition with modern kitchens and bathrooms. Apart from Regency Park Estate, Karaka Pines operate Roseland Park in Hamilton, Kempton Park in Tauranga, Karaka Lifestyle Estate in Auckland, Karaka Pines Rototuna in Hamilton, Woodcroft Estate in Christchurch, Karaka Pines Waihī Beach and Karaka Pines Pāpāmoa.
NZ Herald
20-05-2025
- Health
- NZ Herald
5 vehicle accidents among Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter missions in April
On April 3, the rescue helicopter crew performed multiple missions, including one in Putāruru to assist a male in critical condition. The critical care flight paramedic performed a rapid sequence intubation (RSI), an advanced airway management used in trauma, cardiac arrest or severe respiratory distress situations. The patient was stabilised and then airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On April 5, the helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a female who had sustained serious injuries from a fall and required swift transportation to another hospital. She was flown to Waikato Hospital for further care. Two days later, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Matamata for a male who had sustained serious injuries in a fall. The patient was stabilised and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On April 10, the helicopter was dispatched to Te Aroha for a female experiencing a serious cardiac event. The onboard critical care flight paramedic performed an RSI before the woman was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The next morning, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Whangamatā to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. After completing several missions in the afternoon, the crew was later sent to Great Barrier Island Airfield for a male in critical condition. The patient was treated on scene for about 30 minutes before being airlifted to Auckland City Hospital. On April 12, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Tokoroa for a male who had sustained injuries. He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On April 21, the helicopter was tasked to Mimi for a male who had sustained significant trauma injuries. The onboard critical care flight paramedic provided treatment before airlifting him to Waikato Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital after being dispatched to assist a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On April 24, the rescue helicopter was dispatched to Te Rerenga for a female who sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle incident. The patient was treated on scene and, once stabilised, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further care. On April 28, the helicopter flew to Whitianga to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. He was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The month concluded with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched on April 29 to Gisborne Hospital for a male suffering from a medical event. He was flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. Meanwhile, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, which services the Central Plateau and Lakes region, carried out 30 missions throughout April. Among those were 13 inter-hospital transfers, two medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents and three motor vehicle accidents. The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was most often seen in Taupō and Rotorua, but also completed missions in remote locations including Mt Ruapehu, Ruatahuna and Wairakei.
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 30 Life-saving Missions In April
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter carried out 30 life-saving missions across the Central Plateau and Lakes region throughout April. These missions included 13 inter-hospital transfers, 2 medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, 3 motor vehicle accident, and 2 miscellaneous missions. The rescue helicopter was most often seen in Taupo, completing 5 inter-hospital transfers, as well as in Rotorua, where the crew performed 5 inter-hospital transfers. Additionally, the rescue helicopter crew were spotted in remote locations such as Mount Ruapehu, Ruatahuna and Wairakei to name a few. The month began with the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Taupo Hospital for a female who had sustained injuries. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The following morning, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tongariro National Park to assist a male who was suffering from a medical event. The patient was flown to Taupo Hospital for further medical care. Later that morning, the rescue helicopter flew to Matapu for a male who had sustained significant injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 40 minutes by the onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic before being to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Sunday afternoon, April 6th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Taumarunui Hospital for a male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Wednesday morning, April 9th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Ruatahuna for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was flown to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment after being stabilised on scene by the Critical Care Flight Paramedic. On Friday afternoon, April 11th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew to Erua for a female who had sustained serious injuries after a fall from a quad bike. The patient was treated on scene and then airlifted to Taupo Hospital for further treatment. The next evening, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Kawakawa Bay for a female who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital to receive further medical treatment. On Monday morning, April 14th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rotorua Hospital for a female who was suffering from a serious medical condition. The patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, April 16th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Murupata for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment. On Sunday afternoon, April 20th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taumarunui Hospital for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was treated and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, April 24th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taupo Airport for a male who had sustained injuries following a significant fall down a 3m bank. The patient was airlifted swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. Later that afternoon, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was experiencing a medical condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On Friday afternoon, April 25th, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital for a male who had sustained injuries after falling from a significant height (3m). The patient was airlifted swiftly to Waikato Hospital to receive further care. That evening, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was suffering a medical condition. The patient was transported to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday afternoon, April 26th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Wairakei Forest for a male who sustained injuries after a mountain biking accident. The patient was treated and airlifted to Taupo Airport for further medical care. The month concluded with the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Waihaha for a female who sustained significant injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for approximately one hour before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. Because you never know when you'll need us… Donate to your Greenlea Rescue Helicopter rescue-helicopter/donate
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
THE Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 49 Life-saving Missions In April
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 49 life-saving missions across the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding regions throughout April. These missions included 20 inter-hospital transfers, 7 medical events, 4 rural/farm incidents, 5 motor vehicle accidents and 13 miscellaneous missions. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in the Coromandel area performing medical related missions in locations such as Whitianga, Whangamata, Te Rerenga and Paeroa. It was also commonly dispatched for patient transfers, including 4 inter-hospital transfers from Waikato Hospital, 4 from Taumarunui, and 3 Rotorua Hospital. The month began with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours to Raglan, where a male was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was treated on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. Two additional missions were carried out later that day. The following day, April 3rd, the rescue helicopter crew performed multiple missions, including one in Putaruru to assist a male in critical condition. The highly trained Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Sequence Intubation (RSI), an advanced airway management used in trauma, cardiac arrest or severe respiratory distress situations. Once stabilised, the patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Saturday, April 5th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a female who had sustained serious injuries from a fall and required swift transportation to another hospital. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further care. Two days later, on the afternoon of Monday, April 7th, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Matamata for a male who had sustained serious injuries in a fall. The patient was stabilised and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Thursday, April 10th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Aroha for a female experiencing a serious cardiac event. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) before airlifting her to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of the next morning, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Whangamata to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. After completing several missions in the afternoon, the crew was later tasked to Great Barrier Island Airfield for a male in critical condition. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Auckland City Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday evening, April 12th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Tokoroa for a male who had sustained injuries. He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On the afternoon of Monday, April 21st, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Mimi for a male who had sustained significant trauma injuries. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic provided treatment before airlifting him to Waikato Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital after being dispatched to assist a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, April 24th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Rerenga for a female who sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle incident. The patient was treated on scene and once stabilised, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further care. On Monday morning, April 28th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Whitianga after being dispatched to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. He was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The month concluded with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29th, to Gisborne Hospital for a male suffering from a medical event. He was swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. Because you never know when you'll need us… Donate to your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter at
NZ Herald
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Young girls caught on CCTV relating to slashed tyres
A second bronze sculpture dedicated to the memory of a much-loved stray dog in Rotorua that lived beside Te Ngae Rd has been unveiled to the public. Video / Kelly Makiha Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith Nikau Grace's latest project with Waiata Anthems has seen a new song and documentary released about her love of Kawerau and how you can beat the odds. Video / Supplied Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied Hosted by the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, Taumata Soloman pays homage to cultural entrepreneur and kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai. Video / Aleyna Martinez Vehicles were caught in a slip on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Andrea Casey An investigation is under way after a body was found in a burning vehicle on State Highway 1 near Ātiamuri between Tokoroa and Taupō last night. Video / Dan Hutchinson Lynmore Primary School pupils spent the day at NZME learning about the media. Hundreds lost power after a car crashed into power pole on Te Ngae Rd on Monday night. Video / Supplied The Voices in the Shadows by Rotorua's Wairea Company features Tame Iti and premieres as part of the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival 2024. Julian Dean chats with Budgie Woods, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, about why he wants to donate his Tour de France bike to charity. Video / Supplied Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000. Police outside a Tūrangi address following the launch of a homicide investigation. Video / Dan Hutchinson Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez
