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.
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.
Kenina’s story
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.
