Six years ago Dr Eugenia Romboli, along with her partner and three children, said goodbye to everyone and everything they knew in Spain to emigrate to New Zealand for a role as a Senior Medical Specialist at Harbour Hospice.
Saying yes to life
A growing number of Hospice patients have non-cancer illnesses and our clinical staff come from a broad range of disciplines to ensure patients’ wide and varied palliative care needs are met.
Trees of Remembrance make a difference
Every Christmas you’ll find Jo Coulam volunteering at a Tree of Remembrance stand for Harbour Hospice. She does as many shifts as she can and can’t imagine a festive season without giving her time in this way.
'It made my summer more meaningful'
Amy Tsukada, 21, is studying to become a teacher. She loves nature walks, baking and reading. She also volunteers in the kitchen at Harbour Hospice.
We see love in action
Harbour Hospice counsellor Sasha McAllum Pilkington opens up about her role and the beauty she witnesses in families when a loved one is dying.
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.
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.
Road less travelled
Harbour Hospice Chief Executive Jan Nichols celebrates 10 years at the helm this year. Here, we look back over her career and learn why delivering end-of-life care to the community sits so close to Jan’s heart.
In the company of men
Hospice’s Men’s Group on the Hibiscus Coast is a thriving support group that consistently brings in more than 20 bereaved men every session.
Change in direction
Meet Malcolm – keen fisherman and creator of abstract art oil paintings. The father of four and grandfather of one has also joined Harbour Hospice’ retail team after working in the print industry for 25 years.
