Margaret Broad was one of Harbour Hospice’s first, and most influential, volunteers. The tragedy of losing her husband and daughter in the Mt Erebus disaster drove her to work tirelessly for the Hospice cause.
The fundraiser
Volunteer Jan Adams, from the Hibiscus Coast, was recognised this year for 30 years of service. After originally intending to be a patient visitor she soon realised that her true talents lay in raising vital funds for hospice.
Secrets of the dying: Hospice nurses reveal patients’ last words, wishes
First published in the Herald On Sunday, these are some of the most memorable patients of past and present nurses from Harbour Hospice.
The importance of a warm welcome
Jacky Ruck has volunteered for Harbour Hospice for 20 years, often as a voice for Māori patients and their whānau.
‘Why I love Wednesdays’
Ask Margaret McLean what her favourite day of the week is and she’ll tell you Wednesday, because that’s the day she volunteers at Harbour Hospice.
The story teller
In her 15 years as a volunteer life story writer Maggie Cornish has written many stories but the one she will never forget was the one she never got to finish.
Helping patients relax, one foot at a time
After 25 years Barbara Maitland has massaged a lot of feet at Harbour Hospice – and she loves it!
The arbitrator: How one man united two groups to form Harbour Hospice as we know it today
Wilf Marley is a founding member of Harbour Hospice’s first trust, and 35 years on still sits on its board of trustees as our longest-serving volunteer.
Still lovin’ it
Doreen Bunker was one of the first volunteers to work in the Orewa Hospice Shop after it opened in 1997 – and 25 years on she still loves it as much as the day she started.
125 volunteers honoured as Harbour Hospice celebrates 40 years of caring
This month 125 volunteers will be honoured for their commitment to Harbour Hospice.
