A Sanctuary of Comfort and Respect
Radius Care is proud to announce the creation of a dedicated, advanced dementia care (D6) wing for women at our Hawthorne care home. We understand that every individual’s journey through aged care is unique and that’s why we’ve built a specialised environment. It is designed to provide our women residents with an enhanced sense of security, comfort, and respect, offering families a valuable alternative in care for their loved ones.
We understand the needs and preferences within New Zealand’s diverse communities. Research and experience show the benefits of gender-specific care for people with dementia. Radius Care has now established the development of Christchurch’s first advanced female only dementia care home to deliver tailored, quality care for our residents.
Due to the positive responses from families and residents, the women-only wing at Hawthorne has seen strong uptake since its launch. This reflects the growing demand for gender-specific dementia care in Christchurch and the importance of offering more tailored environments across aged care.
The lives of many women now entering care were defined by long-term partnerships or independent living. Transitioning to a mixed-gender care environment can present unexpected challenges and anxieties. Our women-only wing addresses these concerns, creating a space where residents can feel more at ease and connected with friends and family
“Since Radius Care opened the new advance dementia wing, wow, can I tell you the ladies are smiling. The ladies are up and about and walking more, they’re eating more, and they’re happier and more present. Advanced dementia is heartbreaking, it’s very hard on those with the condition and their families. To see such rapid improvement and how quickly our women took to the new women only arrangements brought me joy. It brought a lot of joy to our resident’s families too,” says Sarah Skinner, Care Home Manager for Radius Hawthorne.
Radius Care recognises the importance of creating safe spaces and delivering quality healthcare to people from different cultural backgrounds. For some families, the prospect of their loved one residing in a mixed-gender setting is uncomfortable. Our dedicated women-only wing provides a respectful alternative, ensuring peace of mind for residents and families.
A significant consideration in dementia care is behavioural change. Dementia is a challenging condition, unfortunately research indicates that men with dementia are more likely to exhibit unwanted behaviours. Creating a women-only environment minimises the risk of distressing situations involving female residents, the wing fosters a more tranquil and secure atmosphere.
Both our Victoria Wing (mixed-gender) and Brunner Wing (women-only) are undergoing thoughtful sensory enhancements designed to elevate comfort and independence. We’ve introduced softer, warmer lighting and strategic colour coding that marks different zones, aiding wayfinding and seamlessly integrating staff-only areas into the walls. Contrasting door colours empower residents to locate their individual rooms with ease, while research-backed colour schemes help manage moods.
To reduce overstimulation, Radius Hawthorne used contrasting wall colours below eye level with softer tones above, all complemented by luxurious, embossed wallpaper that offers a gentle tactile stimulus.
While dementia causes cognitive decline, it doesn’t stop the need for human connection. Radius Care’s women-only wing reduces the likelihood of challenging, newly formed, and transient companionship occurring. While forming new relationships and friendships is important, a lack of understanding, memory and consent can create difficult situations for residents and families. The advanced dementia wing provides a more stable and predictable environment and reduces the occurrence of unwanted behaviours and relationships – all while safeguarding the dignity and well-being of our female residents.
Radius Care is committed to giving families more choices when making the hard decision to put a loved one in advanced dementia care. We will also continue to offer mixed-gender care within our other dementia units, ensuring that families have the flexibility to select the environment that best suits their loved one’s needs.
The advanced dementia care women-only wing at Radius Hawthorne is more than just a secure space – it is a demonstration of our commitment to providing personalised, respectful, and compassionate care. It is an environment where women will maintain their sense of dignity and feel safe, secure, and comfortable.
To learn more about Radius Hawthorne click here
Navigating the world of aged care can be daunting. Naturally there are many questions around what to expect, what’s involved and the best choice for you or your loved one.
What is aged care and what type of aged care is best for me?
Discussing care can be a difficult and emotional process. Usually it can occur within very short time frames, or as an emergency pre-caution. Therefore it’s important to understand what care entails, how it works and whether it’s right for you or your loved one.
Care can be great for many people and their family members who need specialist medical support, company or even short-term respite for a few hours a week. While it may feel confusing or stressful at first, there are some clear indication signs that you or a loved one may benefit from additional care. These are worth checking and having an open conversation with yourself or your loved one
There are many different types of care and it’s important to consider what’s best for you and your loved ones. At Radius we offer a range of aged care services depending on the level of support you may need. In many cases, it can be as short as a few days, although there are also longer-term options too.
If you are unsure about whether it’s time to consider care, we are always here to talk.
Speak to a dedicated expert
We have an expansive network of dedicated care specialists who are available to help and answer any questions you may have, no matter the stage of your journey.
With years of experience and a broad spectrum of expertise, they’ve heard and seen it all. If you have a question, they’re well equipped to know the answer and put your mind at ease.
We understand the importance of having a one to one conversation with a real person. Therefore it’s essential to maintain open lines of communication with all our clients. We endeavour to ensure they gain the best quality care and utmost attention.
If you have any questions or need a friendly professional to speak to, feel free to call our advice line 8.30am-6pm, Monday to Thursday.
Call on 0800 550 888
Email advice@radiuscare.co.nz
Or find a care home near you to get local support.
See our support video gallery for advice on how to talk to your loved one about care.
Exciting News!
Radius Care has been awarded an ACC Maximum Independence (MI) contract, marking a significant step forward in how we support people recovering from injuries.
From March 1, 2025, we began delivering specialist, home-based care nationwide for ACC clients—including in areas where we don’t have Radius Care homes. This means we can now provide tailored, in-home support for people with complex medical needs, such as spinal injuries, brain injuries, and high-needs rehabilitation.
Through the ACC MI program, our goal is to help clients recover, regain independence, and thrive in the comfort of their own homes.
What This Means for You:
✔ Personalised, high-quality care for those with complex health needs.
✔ Exciting career opportunities for those passionate about specialist home care.
✔ Stronger partnerships with ACC and the broader healthcare community to improve care and support.
We invite you to connect with us—whether you need support, or want to learn more about our services. Let’s make a difference together!
If you are interested in working with us, please visit 👉 https://radiuscare.co.nz/careers/
Asking for help is hard for all of us, but as age progresses, how do you know when it’s less a luxury and more a necessity to get more support? You will likely have an inkling if you, or someone you love, would benefit from additional care or assistance. But there are also several signs to look out for which may indicate that professional support would be beneficial for you.
Here we highlight the most common signs that indicate your loved one could benefit from additional care.
The most common signs your loved one needs additional care
1. Safety Concerns
Feeling safe in your own home is an obvious and essential requirement for anyone. We take all sorts of measures to ensure our homes are safe; from installing locks, gates, even CCTV cameras. But, as we get older it’s important to assess and recognise the potential dangers within our homes.
There are often unrealised dangers in the home which can be hazardous to ourselves or loved ones. Whether that’s unkempt living spaces and cluttered floors, or the lack of fall prevention measures (e.g. grab bars and non-slip shower mats). Features that may seem minor are often overlooked and can cause serious injury to ourselves or those we love. If you are concerned about hazard around the home it is worth researching for Tips to help make a home more safe for senior loved ones.
2. Cognitive Decline
Many common concerns surrounding aging relate to cognitive decline (memory loss, the loss of short-term memory) and dementia. If you or your loved one is experiencing forgetfulness, becoming easily confused or disorientated it would be worth talking to your GP for advice. Then, they may recommend contacting the Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination (NASC) team for an official needs assessment which determines the level of care support which will best benefit you/your loved one. Learn more about the different types of aged care services available, and the steps to take to apply for care.
3. Emotional and Mental Health Indicators
Living at home alone can sometimes feel isolating and can incite feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiousness. These feelings naturally impact both our mental and physical health and can affect an individual’s ability to care for themselves.
If you notice an individual has been withdrawing from social activities, not answering the phone, losing interest in activities they once enjoyed or experiencing sudden changes in mood, these could be signs they are struggling.
Our team are always available to chat and help you navigate your situation. We offer Respite Care services which provide quality short term support in a nurturing environment. In some instances, and dependent on an NASC assessment, respite care may be partially funded by the government through your local health authority. If you or a loved one are experiencing feelings of depression and anxiousness we recommend reaching out to your GP for further guidance.
4. Unhealthy Eating Habits & Poor Nutrition
We all know that a balanced diet, nutritional food and optimal fluid intake is critical to our overall well-being and general health. But living alone can sometimes lead to slipping nutritional standards or the reinforcement of negative habits. Missing meals, eating irregularly, or making poor diet choices all indicate an individual may benefit from additional support. Other key signs could also include: having little or no food in the fridge, a loss of appetite, uncommon weight loss or gain and the lack in motivation to prepare meals.
5. Falls and Injuries
As we age, we are much more prone to slips, trips and falls. Injuries such as fractures and head injuries can have a significant impact on our ability to remain safe at home. It’s important to look out for any unexplainable bruising or other injuries, these should be taken seriously when it comes to your loved one’s safety.
6. Medication Patterns
Many people require medication to manage various conditions. It is critical for medication to be taken as it is prescribed, at the right time and the right dose. If you notice an individual missing or mismanaging their medication this could be an indication for the need of additional assistance.
Our Respite Care services offer short term support by our committed health care professionals and nurses to assist with medication administration. In some instances, and dependent on an NASC assessment, respite care may be partially funded by the government through your local health authority.
7. Personal Hygiene
Neglecting to bathe, brush teeth, or change clothes regularly can quickly turn into unhealthy habits. We often find common factors like incontinence make people apprehensive about leaving home and socialising. Neglecting personal hygiene can lead to infections and more serious health issues later down the line. These could be prevented by spotting this sign early and seeking additional support.
8. Household Admin Issues
Difficulty with everyday household tasks like cleaning, cooking, or maintaining one’s home can often signal the need for extra support. It may look like spoiled food in the fridge, missed bills, a cluttered home, or laundry piling up. These can be signs of forgetfulness, or simply the results of low energy from having to juggle everything on your own. If you feel you or a loved one would benefit from extra assistance at home speak to one of our team to find an Aged Care Service solution that works for you.
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If you notice several of these signs in yourself, a parent, friend or partner it may be a good time to have an open conversation about getting additional help.
Our team are always here if you would like to chat or need advice.
Call 0800 737 2273.
Or find a care home near you to get local support.
See our support video gallery for advice on how to talk to your loved one about care, and more information on what signs to look out for when someone might need more help.
While many people worry about seeking care for an ageing parent or loved one, it can be one of the most positive decisions you can make to support someone to continue living fully and well. Time and again, when we welcome a new resident into a Radius Care Home, we see many ways that their quality of life improves — physically, mentally and emotionally.
Here are just some of the benefits we can see for people who decide to come and make their home in a Radius care home.
Social Camaraderie and Interaction
Social isolation and loneliness is a significant issue for New Zealand’s elderly, as recent reports are highlighting. It is strongly correlated with ill health, cognitive decline, and depression, and in Aotearoa New Zealand 50% of those over 80 are lonely all or most of the time (according to Ageing Well, who share that research shows the health impacts of loneliness have been equated to smoking 15 cigarettes a day).
A care home environment provides a safe and positive place for daily companionship and social stimulation with other residents and with our warm and caring team. Our carers and nurses have close bonds with residents and get to know them well. Residents enjoy their own space when they wish for quiet time too, ensuring they have the balance they need to stay engaged.
Better Nutrition and Self Care
With carefully designed delicious and nutritionally balanced meals prepared by our on-site kitchen teams, our residents can enjoy wholesome meals morning, noon and night, without having to worry about food shopping, cooking or the dishes. Acquiring Cibus Catering this year we can now even more confidently ensure consistency and quality in food and beverage. We change our menus regularly, and offer a culture-specific menu, to make sure that varying tastes and needs are catered for; because food enjoyed is a body well-nourished.
Improved Hygiene and Health
With custom-designed facilities, and an experienced, supportive team on-hand, a care home provides a safe environment where residents can get help when they need it, and an easier way to manage daily hygiene tasks. Our teams also make sure medications aren’t forgotten, and any unexpected bumps, bruises or falls are avoided or swiftly taken care of. Assistance can be as much or as little as is needed, from dressing and showering, to simply delivering a warm cup of tea and having a chat.
Activities and Outings
Many people living alone lose motivation or the ability to keep up with activities and outings. In a care home, we make it easy to keep actively participating at a level that suits each individual. With an onsite activities manager, a custom-fitted van for excursions and a wide-ranging activity programme at every home, we make sure residents stay active, interested and engaged with life. Our care homes are active parts of their wider community too, often having visiting school children or groups, and taking residents out to participate in events and activities and continue enjoying life.
Increased Independence
Quite the opposite of what many people assume to be the case, we find many of our residents are empowered by the support provided in a rest home, and begin regaining capability and energy to stay active. Freed from the pressures of managing their home, cooking meals, or worrying about daily decisions around finances, shopping and so much more, residents can focus on socialising with other residents, pick up favoured hobbies again, and even regain or maintain mobility with the support of our daily physical activity programmes and the cognitive exercises facilitated by our teams. Read about Janice, a resident at Hawthorne, and her inspiring story of physical recovery here.
Cognitive Support & Stimulation
With daily pressures reduced, anxiety and stress are alleviated. Our expert carers and nurses are trained in methods to support residents in remaining active, engaged and mentally fit – and with daily contact they can observe and find ways to tailor care to each resident’s needs, meaning together we can get the level of activity just right to inspire residents to engage more deeply.
Quality Time With Family
When care is provided by the experts, families are freed to enjoy the time spent with their loved one, ensuring it is quality time rather than simply providing support. Some of our short-term Respite residents find that the change of scene is a life-changing experience for both the person receiving care, and their family and support network. For full-time residents, their families know they’re always welcome to come and spend time and enjoy a cuppa here and feel right at home, too.
Financial Safety
In a safe supported environment, residents have surety around ongoing costs, and can put money decisions aside for their day to day. Families can feel confident we’re looking out for residents’ best interests – with our safe location and our vigilant team ensuring they can’t be targeted by scams or exploitation via telephone, and removing issues surrounding money management or forgotten bills.
For higher levels of care, the reassurance of knowing your loved one is safe and being offered high quality medical care and expert support in an environment designed to cater to their needs, can relieve the weight of worry too.
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If you’ve been noticing some changes in an elderly loved one — whether it’s their mood, appearance, energy, or ability to participate in life as they used to — a little extra support could make a big difference.
We’re always here if you would like to chat or need advice.
Call 0800 737 2273.
Or find a care home near you to get local support.
See our support video gallery for advice on how to talk to your loved one about care, and what signs to look out for when someone might need more help.
Kerry Brazier, employee at Radius Care Windsor Court and Matamata talks to us about her husband’s journey with Radius Care and how Respite care has helped them navigate everyday life…
“I thought my husband, Paul, would never agree to go into respite care, but after his first stay at Radius Glaisdale, he loves it and is really happy to spend time there.
When I brought him back for a longer stay the next time, he was greeted by name and staff remembered which room he’d stayed in last time and told him which room he’d be in this stay. I’m so grateful to the staff. Everyone there speaks so nicely to Paul and the other residents.
I worried he would be sad or want to go home. In fact, it has been good for him. He hadn’t been able to read a book for more than four years, but last time he was at Glaisdale he read a whole John Grisham. Ash, the centre manager, says he’s quite the social butterfly when he comes to stay.
As a carer for a person with dementia it is absolutely life-changing for me to have time out. Paul genuinely loves it. Should he need full time care in the future, I know that he would be happy there. That’s a really nice feeling.”
To learn how short or long term care can work for you and your loved ones, read more about our aged care services here
Laurel Winwood, Facility Manager at Radius Taupaki Gables talks to us about moving her mother-in-law into care…
“Moving a parent into aged care is one of the most stressful times for an adult child. I know from personal experience.
Mum, who is actually my mother-in-law, was living in a small town five hours outside Sydney. We would visit her several times a year and noticed over time that she was not coping. Eventually she had a significant fall and was admitted to hospital.
At that point we knew that she wasn’t going to able to go back to her unit and we made the call to bring her closer to family. She’s now been at Radius Taupaki Gables for five years.
If I wasn’t working for Radius Care, I would still choose a Radius care home. It just feels right when you walk in the door.
When I leave Mum here at the end of the day, I have complete and utter trust in the team that they will do the right thing by her.
Mum knows all the staff, she loves to hear about everyone’s family, and she knows everything that’s going on in the community.
She’ll be 90 this year and she is now more involved and connected to her family than she ever has been. She gets the personalised care that she needs, and we get to enjoy her as Mum and Nana.”
The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated every October 1st, when the world comes together to celebrate the lives of our elderly generation, who make up 10% of the global population. Dedicated to our elders, to acknowledge their wisdom, experience, and contributions to society, it’s a day to give back to those who have given decades to us.
International Day of Older Persons was officiated by the UN in 1991. In New Zealand, our elderly population is expected to increase from 16% to 21-26% by 2048. With elderly making up an increasingly significant chunk of our population, it is more important than ever to appreciate our senior citizens.
This year’s theme is ‘The resilience and contributions of older women’. It celebrates the resilience and perseverance of our elderly women in the face of gender inequality throughout their lifetime.
Whether it be family or friends, men or women, here is how you can celebrate your loved kaumātua this October.
Spend time with them
At Radius Care, we encourage family and friends to spend as much time with loved ones as possible. They are welcome to join in on meals with the residents, and staff often host celebrations in collaboration with families. No matter how hectic life gets, you can always come for a visit at your own time and remain an integral part of their support system.
Sit down for a cuppa and a chat with your parents, grandparents, aunties, or uncles and learn all about the wisdom they have to offer. Whether in person or digitally, reminiscing on past experiences and life lessons is a special way to show the seniors in your life that you care. Perhaps you could flick through photo albums from their childhood or listen to their favourite record.
Get involved
Whether your loved one is at home or in a care home, getting involved in their hobbies is a great way to show you care. This could be gardening, bingo, painting, knitting, playing cards, or reading with them. Showing interest in their hobbies and pastimes lets them feel acknowledged and valued. Fun doesn’t stop when you get older. In fact, our Activities Co-ordinators and Physical Therapists spend their days supporting resident’s hobbies from arts and crafts to gardening and dancing.
Write a letter
When was the last time you wrote a letter instead of emailing? If you can’t be with them in person this Elders Day, consider sending your loved one a handwritten letter, with reasons why you appreciate them. Creating a special keepsake for them to cherish is a great gift to show you care.
Cook them a meal
Cooking together is a great way to spend the day if you can be with them in person. Consider cooking them their favourite dish from their childhood or trying a beloved recipe that was passed down the generations. Whether it’s a Sunday roast or an apple pie, nothing shows appreciation more than a nice homecooked meal made with love. Here at Radius Care, providing food that is tasty and nutritious is a priority, with our kitchens catering for a variety of dietary requirements. Serving three hearty, healthy meals alongside snacks throughout the day, from fish and chip Fridays to Sunday roasts, there is something available for every resident to enjoy. Our chefs also put on special meals for occasions – such as the ever-popular high teas.
It is important that our growing elderly generations knows that their contributions are valued, and that they feel appreciated. This October, and all other eleven months of the year, take the time to show the elders in your life how much you care for them.
Radius Care’s residents and staff members look a lot like the New Zealand of today, a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. How our people celebrate the holidays provides a glimpse of our diversity, which extends beyond sparkling lights, pretty ornaments and swapping presents.
Regardless of culture and faith, Radius Care’s staff work tirelessly to make the holiday season special for the residents. Every December, activities are thoroughly planned to spread the festive cheer, including holiday movie and ice-cream events, lighting and decorations, pamper sessions, live music and bands, Christmas markets, carol singalongs and so much more.
In Maori culture, Christmas means Whakawahanaungatanga, or bringing the family together. Bernie Ake, who has worked at Radius Althorp for over sixteen years as activities coordinator says, “To me, Christmas means telling stories of our Tupuna (ancestors) to our Mokopuna (grandchildren), and what our Tupuna did when they were alive. We also share food through hāngī, barbecue, or a boil up. And we take daily visits as a whanau to our local swimming spot to swim, gather kaimoana (seafood) or just simply enjoy one another’s company.”
For Thea Van Kempen, therapist and activities coordinator at Radius Kensington, Christmas first and foremost is about quality time with family and friends. “I’m Dutch, I love a classic Kiwi Christmas but I also miss a snowy Northern Hemisphere Christmas with all the family inside, sharing a meal, singing carols and playing games or cards.”
Although traditional Christmases might seem prevalent, some of Radius Care’s staff revealed they have different views about the season of giving. “Our family don’t exchange presents. For many years, we have given service to the Salvation Army. And we collect food hampers for other organisations. Our joy comes from giving totally.” said Christina Wihongi, activities coordinator at Radius Rimu Park. This year, she and her family have given to the Women’s Refugee and home shelters in Whangarei.
When taking a trip down Christmas memory lane, Christina specifically mentioned 2018. “We invited a band that was part of the original Maori Volcanics with Prince Tui Teka. They had the whole facility up and dancing,” she said.
Christmas gifts are also not expected for Kanika Sharma, activities coordinator at Radius Glaisdale. “I’m a Hindu, and in the past in India our family used to enjoy a nice lunch together or visit relatives, but there wasn’t much of a Christmas celebration. Now in New Zealand, and with my twenty-month-old son, I get into the spirit and am buying a Christmas tree for him!” said Kanika. Kanika’s best end-of-year memory isn’t necessarily associated with Christmas alone. During the Diwali festival this year, her residents wanted to see Bollywood dance performance. Together with her colleagues, they made it happen. “One of our Maori colleagues joined in and danced even better than us!” she recalled. The celebration was a hit, and the next day she got compliment cards from residents when returning to work. “They said they loved how vibrant the celebration was – it’s probably my most favourite end-of-year memory ever,” she added.
Receiving thank-you notes from residents is no doubt the highlight of Christmas for Lee Heron, who works at Radius Elloughton Gardens. “Knowing my bright, bubbly personality puts a smile on the faces of many residents and staff members is a great feeling. What’s better than a great smile at Christmas time!” said Lee.
For Thea, adding a personal touch and extra care on Christmas Day is a cherished Christmas memory. “When I set the dining tables I make sure they are perfect, and I make sure that all residents get their presents. I also love to spend some time with those who have no family to bring them good cheer over the holidays,” she said.
Whether it be an interesting gift-giving tradition, a special family recipe or an all-time favourite melody, we all have something worth sharing about our individual ways of enjoying this time of year. New Zealand is culturally diverse and so are the residents and staff at Radius Care, so showing respect and recognition is perhaps what makes this time especially meaningful and unique for all the people in our care. However you choose to spend it – Radius Care wishes you happy holidays!
Introducing the Radius Care Board of Directors and Senior Management Teams.
Radius Care’s Board currently comprises:
Brien Cree | Founder & Executive Chair
Brien Cree has more than 30 years of experience in the aged care sector and is the founding shareholder of Radius Care. Brien has also been the Managing Director of Radius Care since the company’s inception in 2003. Brien has built Radius Care’s portfolio from the ground up to its current 23 aged care facilities and four retirement villages. As Executive Chair, Brien is focused on the execution of Radius Care’s strategic growth objectives. He is a board member of the NZACA and a past board member of the Retirement Villages Association.
Duncan Cook | Executive Director
LLB
Duncan is a consultant at Sharp Tudhope Lawyers (Tauranga and Auckland) having been a partner in the firm for 31 years. His key areas of practice are mergers and acquisitions, turnaround and restructuring. Duncan Cook has been a Director of Radius Care since 2010 and worked with Radius Care’s founders to establish, structure and grow the company. Duncan has governance experience across a range of industry sectors, including fishing, exports and housing construction. He has volunteered on the boards of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce and agencies associated with economic development in the Tauranga region. Duncan is a member of the New Zealand Law Society, Institute of Directors New Zealand (Inc) and Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association New Zealand Incorporated.
Bret Jackson | Independent Director
BCom (Honours), MBA (Harvard Business School)
Bret Jackson has been a Director of Radius Care since 2014 and has over two decades of business experience. Bret is a co-founder of Knox Investment Partners (a leading private equity manager) and has been a Managing Director of Knox Investment Partners since 2005 (focusing on deal origination, strategy and value creation). Previously Bret held corporate roles at Mobil Oil New Zealand, as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group (Sydney and London), and has founded and successfully operated his own private businesses. Bret is currently Chairman of AAM Group in Australia and is also a past President of the Harvard Business School Alumni Association of New Zealand.
Mary Gardiner | Independent Director
BCom, CA, FCG, MInstD
Mary Gardiner is a New Zealand Chartered Accountant and was appointed as an Independent Director of Radius Care in December 2020. Prior to joining Radius Care, Mary’s career has primarily been in financial services and she’s held roles as Chief Financial Officer of Instant Finance and Radius Health Group, and Governance Risk Manager at Air New Zealand and KPMG (New Zealand, Germany and Australia). She is also an Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Southern Cross Pet Insurance, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Unity Credit Union, Chair of Netball Northern Zone, Director of Women in Sport Aotearoa and trustee of Mangere Mountain Education Trust, an Auckland Council controlled organisation. Mary is a member of the Institute of Directors, Fellow of Governance New Zealand.
Hamish Stevens | Independent Director
MCom (Honours), MBA, CA, CInstD
Hamish is a New Zealand Chartered Accountant and was appointed as an Independent Director of Radius Care in December 2020. Hamish has held directorships in both listed and private companies since 2010. Hamish is also currently the Chair of Embark Education Group, East Health Services and Pharmaco and a director of Marsden Maritime Holdings, Northport and Counties Energy. Prior to his governance career, Hamish held senior finance positions with Heinz Wattie’s, Tip Top Ice Cream and DB Breweries, and is a member of the Institute of Directors.
Tom Wilson | Independent Director
Tom is an experienced director and is currently the Chair of Genera Holdings, CurraNZ, Pelco NZ and Tauranga Bridge Marina. He is also a director of Builtin Insurance Group. Tom was previously the Chair of Barrett Homes Group, Regal Haulage Group, Hopkins Farming Group and Managing Director of Satara (NZX Listed). Tom was involved in several leading management positions in the Aged Care sector during his career and was a partner at KPMG for 10 years.
Radius Care’s Senior Management team currently comprises:
Andrew Peskett | Chief Executive Officer
Andrew brings extensive experience in the retirement village and aged care industry, having previously been a senior executive at Metlifecare, a leading New Zealand retirement village operator with total assets in excess of $4 billion. After several years working in large London law firms, Andrew returned to New Zealand and joined Metlifecare in 2007, holding roles including Acting Chief Executive Officer, GM Corporate Services, Acting GM Operations and General Counsel & Company Secretary.
Jeremy Edmonds | Chief Financial Officer
Jeremy joins the Radius Care team with extensive experience across various industries. Most recently as the interim CFO of My Food Bag.
Richard Callander | Chief Operations Officer
Richard is a strong people manager leading cultural change in large teams. He is passionate about customer experience in service environments and designing end-to-end processes to deliver service improvements. Richard enjoys helping teams to achieve business and personal goals. With experience in customer service and property management over multiple sectors, he has a proven track record delivering sustainable growth for shareholders and positive outcomes for other key stakeholders.
Antony Challinor | Chief Digital Officer
Antony joined Radius Care in late 2024, bringing extensive experience from senior roles across both large corporations and start-ups in New Zealand and Australia. With a strong focus on business and technology strategy, he has successfully led post-M&A integration programs and driven transformative initiatives. Committed to creating long-term value, Antony plays a key role in delivering strategic growth and innovation within Radius Care.
Trish Evers | General Manager People
Trish has over 15 years’ experience in the HR sector and has worked in various fields including government agencies, health and transportation. She joined Radius Care in 2017. Trish has a particular interest in the area of employee engagement and making sure that we get the best out of our staff.
Sam Carey | General Manager Revenue
Sam started with Radius Care in 2011 and leads the branding, marketing strategy, RV sales and public relations portfolios. In 2017, Sam started the Radius Shop as a way to connect with elderly New Zealanders prior to needing aged care.
Shereen Singh | General Manager, RConnect
Shereen joined Radius Care in November 2021 and successfully transitioned from being a high-performing Regional Manager to leading our Nursing Bureau, RConnect, in March 2023. Shereen’s invaluable expertise in workforce planning and her significant contribution to our new business opportunities have been instrumental in our growth and success and she joined the Executive team in March 2024.