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Comedy debate to raise funds for hospice

Youth is wasted on the young and white lies are a valid form of communication. Those are the moots for this year’s The Great Comedy Debate at the Warkworth Town Hall on Saturday 10 October.

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Hospice was always one step ahead

On 30 August 2026 Juanita Taylor generously shared the story of our care of her parents at our 29th Vintners’ Brunch.

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Paying it forward for hospice in Wills Month

During Wills Month last September, Kiri decided to leave a bequest to Harbour Hospice. “I wanted to ensure that families in the future receive the same care that my dad did. And I wanted to honour Dad’s legacy and the legacy of those who’d cared for him.”

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Harbour Hospice Awareness Month: ‘Help us be there when it matters’

This month marks Harbour Hospice Awareness Month (1-31 May), and we're asking our community for support so we can continue to be there for local families and whānau now and in the future.

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A bold act of kindness for hospice

Last December Danielle Fifita did something she never thought she’d do. She took to the stage at her local gym and allowed her beautiful, long hair to be shaved off.

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Christmas Angels

This Christmas Harbour Hospice will care for around 500 local families. Day or night, 24/7, our specialist teams will be there for families and whānau so they can celebrate in whatever way is meaningful to them. For Judy and Peter, that means keeping things simple.

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Ways to support Harbour Hospice this Christmas

Christmas is just round the corner, bringing with it some meaningful ways you can support Harbour Hospice this festive season.

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Jo Wood's gift in Will

When Jo Wood’s mum, Sue, was cared for by Hospice 18 years ago, Jo was overwhelmed by the level of care their family received.

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Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Kelly wrote her Will in 2019 then amended it recently, in both cases taking advantage of opportunities to create a free will using lawyers in partnership with Harbour Hospice.

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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.