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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.

Congratulations to the team at Remuera Gardens! We’re proud to share that our care facility, Kensington House at Remuera Gardens, has been selected as a finalist in the Excellence in Care Awards 2025 – Innovative Delivery Award. Our Holistic Dance Exercise Programme has earned this recognition, with the winner announced at the NZACA Conference, 29–30 October in Christchurch.