News

Winter Wonderland at Resthaven Village

Staff, residents and their families got right into the Christmas spirit with Gore’s Resthaven Village transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the month of June.

Posted: Tuesday August 22, 2017

Making Frankton Court Home

In their mid-60s, Faye and Deryck Marshall have made a home at Frankton Court and say it suits them down to the ground.

Posted: Wednesday June 28, 2017

Living Life to the Full

Kapa Haka, ukulele, 5km walks every second day – Peacehaven Village resident and breast cancer survivor Betty Anderson is proof that moving to a retirement village doesn’t need to slow you down.

Posted: Tuesday May 23, 2017

Presbyterian Support (Enliven) named New Zealand’s most trusted aged care provider

New Zealanders have named Presbyterian Support (Enliven) as their ‘Most Trusted Aged Care and Retirement Village Brand’.

Posted: Tuesday May 23, 2017

Three decades at Peacehaven – and more to come

Peacehaven Village Care Worker Annette Allen brings up 30 years working for Presbyterian Support Southland in April 2017.

Posted: Tuesday April 4, 2017

Enliven Putting People First

Careful medicine management has made a huge difference for Walmsley House resident Enid McCauley - and her daughter is heaping praise on the care she is receiving.

Posted: Tuesday March 21, 2017

Something to Crow About

Peacehaven Village residents had something to crow about when their Year of the Rooster display picked up the Supreme Champion Exhibit at the 2017 Southland A&P Show.

Posted: Sunday March 19, 2017

Gumboots and a Good Time

Close to 90 Enliven residents and staff enjoyed a recent picnic and chance to get together.

Posted: Wednesday March 8, 2017

Making a Contribution – and loving it!

Many 18-year-olds are more than happy to sit at home during their school holidays. Not Aidan Murdoch – he’d rather give his time to the residents at Peacehaven Village.

Posted: Sunday January 29, 2017

Enliven Helps Light up ILT Stadium Southland

A Christmas tree decorated in the theme of Memories of Christmas Past is one of many decorated and displayed at ILT Stadium Southland, through a Waihopai Lions Club initiative.

Posted: Tuesday December 6, 2016

Intergenerational Activities Programme proves a hit at Peacehaven 

Old meets young on a regular basis at Peacehaven Village, with an intergenerational initiative proving extremely popular with residents and pre-schoolers alike.

Posted: Tuesday November 22, 2016

A Guide for Carers Updated

An updated version of A Guide for Carers - He Aratohu mā ngā Kaitiaki has been published; offering practical help for whānau, aiga and carers.

Posted: Tuesday October 11, 2016

Moving for Health at Peacehaven 

For the past 10 years YMCA Instructor Pam McKee has been getting Peacehaven Townhouse and Cottage residents moving with falls prevention, strength and balance sessions.

Posted: Tuesday September 20, 2016

Helping Hands – and Taxis – for Wakatipu Residents

Community and Frankton Court residents are reaping the benefits of a strong volunteer base and supportive businesses in the region.

Posted: Tuesday September 20, 2016

Going Pink for a Good Cause

Pink, pink and more pink adorned the staff and the buildings at Peacehaven Village for a week in May – all in support of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Posted: Saturday August 6, 2016

A Therapeutic Tune 

Enliven residents are set to dance to the beat of a new music programme, designed to enrich lives and foster friendships and connectivity.

Posted: Saturday August 6, 2016

Happy 103rd Birthday, Jack!

Peacehaven Village resident Jack Hickson (pictured with Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Invercargill Town Crier Lynley McKerrow) celebrated a very special birthday in July, turning 103.

Posted: Saturday August 6, 2016

Giving Time and Gaining Plenty

Volunteers play a crucial role within Enliven Southland, but as one volunteer says – they get just as much out of it as they put in.

Posted: Tuesday June 14, 2016

SupportLink and Enliven a Perfect Match

As Presbyterian Support Southland's Services for Older People moves to the new Enliven brand, there is one service that truly lives the brand's values and philosophy.

Posted: Thursday March 17, 2016