People leave a gift in their Will to hospice for all sorts of reasons. For Sally Tetro, it’s about honouring the elderly and the grandparents she didn’t have.
My big fat Greek Extravaganza
Theo runs an annual fundraiser for Harbour Hospice, the Greek Extravaganza, that incorporates all the things he loves about his culture – Greek food and wine, music and dancing.
The heart of hospice
Gary’s stay was not what the couple had expected - to their surprise hospice was “so full of love. There was kindness and laughter – and fantastic food,” Ann says.
An innovative solution
Our latest fundraising appeal highlighted our urgent need for more specialist community nurses, and the innovative solution our nursing team came up with: to recruit and train nurses from other parts of the healthcare system to join our community team.
Spotlight on... Mahinga Ngātahi
These protocols are a small representation of the drive we began more than a decade ago to embed tikanga Māori into our everyday care of tūroro Māori (Māori patients) and their whānau.
Volunteer Pennie Kennings wins Westfield Local Heroes!
Announced today, Pennie was voted by the community as the winner for her tireless mahi as the coordinator of our North Shore Life Story team.
Surprise marriage proposal at Catwalk Arts show
When Sheral Anand entered Catwalk Arts 2022 she had no idea the wearable art show would end with her getting proposed to on stage.
Matakana Palms opens private garden to public to fundraise for hospice
If you love the idea of unwinding in a tropical garden paradise but don’t have an island holiday booked anytime soon, you might like to do this instead
From behind the shop counter
“I found that the care given to patients in hospice was so holistic; you're like a family working together to care for that patient. To be part of that journey with the patient and their family is just so humbling, such a privilege.”
Home cook
Meet Zenobia Chotsy - keen gardener and passionate home cook. Zenobia also volunteers in the kitchen at Harbour Hospice’ Hibiscus Coast Inpatient Unit.
