Originally from Invercargill and a resident of Enliven Elmslie House since 2008, Mrs Cruickshank played boccia ball and quoits every week, her niece, Enliven Elmslie House activities co-orindator Marisa McAtamney, said.
Mrs Cruickshank attributed her longevity to ‘‘being good’’ and enjoying happy hour on a Friday, Ms McAtamney said.
Mrs Cruickshank celebrated her 105th birthday with an afternoon tea at the facility.