Taurima Rest Home

15/03/2026

13/03/2026

🌿 A Beautiful Room Now Available
We are pleased to offer a bright, comfortable room in our rest home, complete with its own door opening directly into a peaceful courtyard garden.

This charming space is ideal for someone who enjoys fresh air, sunshine, and the gentle sounds of the garden just steps away. The room offers:

Easy outdoor access for relaxation

A quiet, private outlook

A warm, homely atmosphere

Supportive care in a friendly community

If you or a loved one is looking for a calm and welcoming place to call home, we’d love to show you around.
Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit.

12/03/2026

The ever popular Jeanette into entertain us this morning

10/03/2026

🍞✨ Bread and Butter Pudding

There’s something quietly magical about a bread and butter pudding.
It begins with the simplest things — slices of bread, a pat of butter, a sprinkle of sugar — everyday ingredients that have lived in our kitchens for generations.

But when they come together, something lovely happens.

The bread softens into a cosy custard, the edges turn golden, and the whole dish carries that familiar scent of home — the kind that drifts through a hallway and makes people smile before they even see it.

It’s a pudding that remembers old Sunday dinners, warm ovens on cool evenings, and the gentle pleasure of sharing something sweet with the people around you.
A reminder that comfort doesn’t need to be fancy — sometimes it’s just warm, simple, and made with love.

07/03/2026

Even though it was a rainy Saturday morning the Taranaki Vintage Car Club came to show off their cars. It was a great morning bringing back alot of memories.

06/03/2026

On March 8th 2026 international women's day, we honour the women who carried families, communities, and quiet hopes through the years.
We remember hands that worked, hearts that steadied others, and voices that taught us kindness without needing to be loud.
International Women’s Day is a soft reminder that every woman’s story is a thread in the great tapestry of our world — some bright, some worn, all essential.
May today bring gratitude for the paths they walked, the wisdom they gathered, and the courage they showed simply by living their lives with grace.
And may every woman, young or old, feel seen, valued, and celebrated — not just today, but every day that follows.

05/03/2026

These two images offer a beautiful contrast between the celestial and the terrestrial, captured just moments apart on a quiet morning in New Plymouth.
​The Lunar Glow
​The first image is a striking shot of the moon. Despite the dark sky, there is a soft, hazy glow around the lunar disc, suggesting a thin layer of atmosphere or light cloud cover. You can clearly see the lunar maria—the dark basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions—which give the moon its iconic "face."
​The Guardian of Taranaki
​The second image captures Mount Taranaki as it wakes up for the day. The composition here is quite moody:
​Atmosphere: The heavy, low-hanging clouds shrouding the peak give the volcano a sense of mystery and power.
​The "Cap": The way the clouds sit directly on the summit is a classic Taranaki scene, often a sign of changing weather in the region.

04/03/2026

Today was an adventure to Stratford, to a concert by Joy Adams and Gary L Farmer. It was throughly enjoyed by our residents. Thank you Joy.

02/03/2026

Bowls and ABBA on a windy Monday morning

27/02/2026

There’s something uniquely satisfying about the ritual of handwashing clothes and pinning them out to dry. It’s a slower, more intentional process that turns a mundane chore into a sensory experience.