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Largest national fundraiser for hospice - ever!
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 11:25 am | Hospice NZ
Today more than $600,000 has been donated to hospice services throughout the country as a result of the newly established relationship with Farmers Trading Company called Caring Connections in Our Community. More >>
Hospice Awareness Week
Monday, 12 May 2014, 4:28 pm | Hospice NZ
The national awareness week for the 29 hospice services throughout the country runs from 11-18 May and is an opportunity for everyone to step back from the daily grind and think about who and what is important and what living every moment means in a ... More >>
Hospice NZ asks what gives people people joy
Monday, 4 November 2013, 10:40 am | Hospice NZ
From Monday 4 November Hospice NZ is appealing to people on facebook to share what makes them tick, what gives them joy – how they live every moment. More >>
Guidelines for Managers of Volunteer Services Launched
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 12:21 pm | Hospice NZ
“With more than 13,000 people spending more than 480,000 hours volunteering for hospice every year, we need to ensure their experience is satisfying and meaningful. That is why we have developed The Hospice Guidelines for Managers of Volunteer Services ... More >>
Hospice Awareness Week
Monday, 13 May 2013, 10:31 am | Hospice NZ
Hospice Awareness Week is a great time to think about what matters to you and discuss it with those closest to you, your family and friends. Take some time to think and talk about what you value, what you appreciate and what makes you happy – people, ... More >>
Scholarships available for people working in palliative care
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 8:42 am | Hospice NZ
Scholarships available for people working in palliative care BNI have been supporters of hospices throughout New Zealand for the past six years – by the end of 2012 the amount donated will pass the half a million dollar mark. Alongside the Chapter ... More >>
“Hospice Makes Supporter Jump for Joy”
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 6:37 pm | Hospice NZ
Hospice has seen unprecedented support for its nationwide 2012 “Give It Up for Hospice” campaign despite New Zealand feeling the pinch economically. The campaign had two stages, initially encouraging people to donate pre-loved spring and summer ... More >>
Statement in Response to PM Quotation on Euthanasia
Friday, 24 August 2012, 10:54 am | Hospice NZ
Statement from Sandy Macleod Medical Advisor to Hospice New Zealand in relation to the article in the Dominion Post this morning quoting the Prime Minister John Key about euthanasia already happening in our hospitals. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/7530298/Euthanasia-already-happening-in-hospitals-PM More >>
Hospice To Host Public Meeting on Euthanasia
Monday, 6 August 2012, 10:34 am | Hospice NZ
Hospice New Zealand is pleased to announce a public meeting on euthanasia to be held in Wellington on Thursday, August 16, titled “Euthanasia, an ethical and legal crossroad”. More >>
Hospice Awareness Week More Vital Than Ever
Monday, 14 May 2012, 11:30 am | Hospice NZ
Hospice New Zealand is concerned that people are not contacting them soon enough because of a misconception that Hospice is a ‘place’ where people go to die. More >>
Hospice NZ Standards for Palliative Care Launch
Thursday, 12 April 2012, 3:53 pm | Hospice NZ
Dr Paul Hutchison, MP for Hunua and Chair of the Health Select Committee will officially llaunch the Hospice NZ Standards for Palliative Care in Wellington on 13 April, at Te Papa. More >>
Z Energy Helps Hospice West Auckland:Westies helping westies
Tuesday, 22 November 2011, 1:07 pm | Hospice NZ
At Hospice West Auckland the catch-phrase is “westies helping westies”. The Hospice clinical and family Services teams are constantly out in the homes of West Aucklanders, enriching the lives of patients and families. “Westies helping westies” also ... More >>
Hospice Shops Inundated Through Give It Up Campaign
Monday, 21 November 2011, 3:58 pm | Hospice NZ
The quirky Give It Up for Hospice campaign which is running throughout the country and is designed to raise awareness of their Hospice shops has been deemed a huge success. Designer and labelled items of clothing have been pouring into local Hospices ... More >>
Dilmah donates handcrafted pottery to hospice shops
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 4:06 pm | Hospice NZ
Long term supporter of hospice, Dilmah, is extending the benefits of the Mankada project into New Zealand through the hospice shop network. 40,000 hand crafted pottery pendants and tea bag holders will be available for sale from early September at hospice ... More >>
Broadening skills and minds thanks to BNI
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 12:41 pm | Hospice NZ
Ten hospice staff around the country will undertake various courses of study this year thanks to the generosity of BNI, national partner of Hospice New Zealand. 2011 is the fifth year that BNI has supported the scholarship programme as part of their ... More >>
Share a moment with Hospice this week
Monday, 16 May 2011, 11:01 am | Hospice NZ
Today marks the start of Hospice Awareness Week (16-22 May) and with the Christchurch earthquake still fresh in our minds, it is a timely reminder of just how precious life is. More >>
Know How Can Do
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 10:40 am | Hospice NZ
An idea simmering away on the back burner for eighteen months is now at a hiss and a roar thanks to the energy and vision of two good Kumeu blokes More >>
Share a moment with Hospice West Auckland
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 10:08 am | Hospice NZ
This week is Hospice Awareness Week (17 – 23 May) and Hospice West Auckland needs your help to spread the message of ‘living every moment’. More >>
Share a moment with hospice this week
Monday, 17 May 2010, 1:45 pm | Hospice NZ
Today is the start of Hospice Awareness Week (17 – 23 May) and hospices around the country need your help to spread the message of ‘living every moment’. More >>
Light Up Hospice For Christmas
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 9:35 am | Hospice NZ
On Sunday, 6 December 2009, Hospice West Auckland will be illuminated with sparkling lights to celebrate the magic and mystery of Christmas. More >>