News & Events

01.05.2026 Pottery at Kapiti Cottage Hands and Hearts in Clay: Pottery Comes to Kāpiti Cottage A pottery trial at our Kāpiti Cottage Day Programme has been a wonderful success, bringing joy, creativity, and connection to participants, while supporting cognitive engagement and fine motor ... Read More 29.04.2026 A day in the life of an Enliven Chaplain An insight to the work of our Enliven Chaplains No two days are ever the same for a PSC Enliven chaplain. Each shift brings moments of compassion, connection, humour, and quiet support for residents, whānau, and staff alike. The day often begins in ... Read More 28.04.2026 Nurse of the Year 2026 Awards Winner Manawatū Nurse Takes Top Nursing Honour Our very own Bini Mathew, Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater and Willard Homes in Palmerston North, has been named Aotearoa's Nurse of the Year by the Aged Care Association, announced at the Awards dinner on 24 ... Read More 08.04.2026 Nurse of the Year 2026 Awards Bini's commitment to holistic, culturally centred care has earned her a place among New Zealand's top five nurses. Enliven are excited to share that Bini Mathew, Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater Home and Willard Home in Palmerston North, has been ... Read More 27.03.2026 Riddiford Club More than a Day Out For many older people, the days can start to feel a little quieter than they used to. Familiar routines change, getting out and about safely becomes harder, and the simple pleasure of spending time with others can fade away. The ... Read More 25.03.2026 Care Costs & Funding Care costs and funding Understanding care costs and funding can feel overwhelming at first. The good news is you do not have to figure it out alone. At Enliven, we’re here to help you understand your options so you can make informed decisions for ... Read More 15.03.2026 Lifemark Certified Lifemark® certification Good designs make life easier at every age. Lifemark® certification recognises homes that are designed for usability, safety and accessibility, features like level access, sensible circulation, and thoughtful placement of fixtures ... Read More 08.03.2026 Kōwhai Day Programme A Place to Belong The newly opened Kōwhai Community Day Programme at Kōwhainui is already making a big impact in Whanganui. Manager Trish Boswell says the programme is designed to support older people - particularly those living with memory loss or ... Read More 01.03.2026 Enliven offers a holistic approach to dementia care Enliven works hard to create environments where people with dementia can retain a sense of self, feel valued and enjoy fun and spontaneity. Dementia is one of New Zealand’s most significant and growing healthcare challenges, and 21 September marks World ... Read More 01.03.2026 Enliven’s Continence Service is personalised and discreet One in four New Zealanders experience regular incontinence, yet it remains a subject many of us feel uncomfortable discussing. Continence products are not something we usually want to buy from the local shops. That’s why Enliven is offering a free ... Read More