When Clara Gillanders was diagnosed with cancer she was told she had two years to live. But that two years turned out to be just five months and Harbour Hospice was brought in when Clara began to deteriorate more quickly than anticipated.
Kevin's story
With 50 years of marriage behind them, Kevin and Judith Cameron had shared more of life together than many.
What’s cooking?
Just like the kitchen is the heart of the home, it’s also the heart of hospice. It’s where bread is baked, legs of lamb are roasted, fresh fish is fried and every description of cake whipped up – all with care and attention to detail by our dedicated kitchen team.
NZ-first Harbour Hospice introduces Nav-CARE
In a move that will see Harbour Hospice leading the way in New Zealand, we have introduced a new volunteer-based programme that will enrich patients’ hospice experience.
Extraordinary care in extraordinary circumstances
When Auckland went back into lockdown last August Harbour Hospice clinical teams rolled up their sleeves and went into battle.
Harbour Hospice chief executive recognised as local hero
Harbour Hospice Chief Executive Jan Nichols has been recognised as a Local Hero in the Albany Westfield Local Heroes awards.
Little boy lost
When Robyn Millar’s former partner turned up on her doorstep asking for help, she took him in. Then Harbour Hospice discovered Peter and began helping him too.
Roadtrip of a lifetime
We korero with Harbour Hospice clinical nurse specialist Claire May.
‘My mother was an early mobiliser’
Harbour Hospice kaiāwhina Barb O'Loughlin's lifelong love of learning te reo started with her mum, Kahurangi Watana Mataira Taylor, who was an early 'disruptor'.
