Jenny Howlett volunteer blog

‘This is a very special part of my life’

Jenny has been a loyal and enthusiastic volunteer for Harbour Hospice for 25 years.

quilting queens volunteers blog

Quilting queens

We venture into the sewing room of Harbour Hospice’s volunteer quilting group.

Debbie Levy and dad with Jan Vaughan blog

Scholarship launched in memory of devoted volunteer

An annual scholarship to further educate and train patient-facing volunteers has been launched in memory of a dedicated North Shore volunteer who gave 29 years of her time to Hospice.

Phillippa Holley volunteer blog

My mission in life is to stop families from throwing stuff away

Phillippa Holley is being recognised for 20 years’ service at Harbour Hospice North Shore’s Long Service Awards.

rob and Wendy Jones volunteers

The couple that volunteers together, stays together

Rob and Wendy Jones, from Milford, are both being recognised at this year’s 2021 Long Service Awards for 15 years of service.

matakana estate together wine blog

Matakana Estate gets behind Harbour Hospice

Matakana Estate has produced a pinot gris especially to support Harbour Hospice.

Bridget and Barny Tour de backyard 2021 blog

Me, you and a dog named Boo

My goal was to walk 110km with our seven-year-old Labrador, Boo. But word got round and people from all around the world started joining me

John Wilson volunteer

John's legacy of giving

Long-serving volunteer and all-round great guy John Wilson passed away in September. We remember him with fondness for all he did for Harbour Hospice.

Jan and Elieen

Rewarding volunteers for years of service

Volunteers have been receiving their long-service awards in a series of small gatherings at the shops and community sites

Carolyn in her studio blog

Hospice visionary leaves a Christmas legacy

The Hospice Trees of Remembrance located throughout the community’s shopping hubs have special significance this year.