McKenzie Lifestyle Village

15/07/2025

McKenzie Lifestyle Village is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve Wakeman to the role of Village Manager.
Steve arrived on 5 June 2025 and is already settling into his new role.

Steve most recently served as Village Manager for Ryman Healthcare in Christchurch and Invercargill, where he was a finalist for both Ryman Leader of the Year and Ryman Village of the Year, and won the Aged Advisor Award for Best Large Village in the South Island.

The McKenzie Lifestyle Village community looks forward to continued growth and positive momentum under his leadership.

24/04/2025

12/12/2024

19/10/2024

Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of pain and long-term disability.

Have risk factors? talk to your doctor, ask for testing

To become aware of any potential risk factors, take the risk testhttps://riskcheck.osteoporosis.foundation/

If you are over the age of 50 and you have one or more risk factors you should discuss these with your doctor and ask for an assessment of your bone health status. Lifestyle changes may be recommended and, for those at high risk, medication may be prescribed for optimal protection against fractures.

https://www.worldosteoporosisday.org/

26/09/2024

No Room for Embarrassment

Talking about prostate health isn’t always easy—there’s a lot of stigma and embarrassment surrounding it. But that needs to change. Getting checked is a straightforward process, and it could save your life. There’s no shame in looking after your health; in fact, it’s something to be proud of.

21/09/2024

Why Getting Checked Matters

Prostate cancer often doesn’t show symptoms until it’s advanced, making regular check-ups crucial. Simple things like needing to p*e more often, having trouble starting or stopping, or discomfort when sitting can be signs. But these are easy to ignore or brush off as just part of getting older. That’s why it’s so important for men, especially those in their later years, to have regular prostate checks.

16/09/2024

Support Each Other: Encourage the men in your life to get checked and be there for them. Prostate cancer is something we should all be aware of and proactive about.