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Guided every step of the way

It was Phil Bates’ wish to remain at home with his dear wife Patsy until his very last breath. With hospice support, Patsy was able to fulfill his wish.

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Kiwi takes on ultramarathon to raise funds for Harbour Hospice

Meet Lydia Fookes. Lydia is a Kiwi on a mission to raise $2500 for Harbour Hospice by running an ultra marathon in Canada, the Squamish50 on 17 August.

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Art Exhibition & Sale this King's Birthday Weekend

This King's Birthday Weekend will see the 19th ‘Art Exhibition & Sale’ fundraiser for Harbour Hospice take place at the Estuary Art Centre in Orewa.

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‘Hospice has taken a weight off our shoulders’

John and Karen Rehm were introduced to Harbour Hospice services soon after John’s shock cancer diagnosis. Knowing they’ll be so well looked after has brought huge relief.

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We trusted Hospice implicitly

Until Gary Dance experienced Harbour Hospice care, he had thought hospice was “just a place where you go to die”.

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A thousand times over

A tale of two sisters who moved back in with their mum to care for her in her final weeks, with Hospice support.

Awareness Month 2025

Harbour Hospice is a lifeline; now they need you to be theirs

Often described by its patients and loved ones as ‘a lifeline’, during May Harbour Hospice is asking the community to donate to be theirs.