Bob Wainhouse volunteer story blog july25

Fifteen years of entertaining at Hospice

Bob plays the piano at Harbour Hospice’s Day Group sessions for patients and their carers and this month he’ll be recognised for 15 years’ service.

Mike Grunsell 2025 (golf volunteer)

Giving back to hospice

Golf has been a lifelong passion for Ōrewa resident Mike Grunsell (79) so when he wanted to fundraise for Harbour Hospice, starting a golf tournament was a no-brainer.

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Hospice champions reflect on volunteering

Knowing they’re helping others is the reason Warkworth locals Maureen Phillips, 91, and Christine Sanderson, 83, have volunteered for Harbour Hospice for more than three decades.

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Gardening volunteers dig in for Harbour Hospice

For those who love to garden, there’s nothing more therapeutic than a morning spent pulling weeds or pruning – and that’s what you’ll find five cheerful volunteers doing every Monday morning at Harbour Hospice North Shore.

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Harbour Hospice launches heartwarming videos in National Volunteer Week

This week marks National Volunteer Week, and to celebrate we’re launching a series of heartwarming videos that celebrate our volunteers and the valuable contribution they make.

Jack Whyman volunteer Mar25

The life that Jack rebuilt (with hospice)

How volunteering for hospice is helping this young person rebuild his life.

Valerie Partridge aug 24 blog

Loyal Harbour Hospice volunteers thanked

Harbour Hospice celebrated its volunteers’ dedication with its annual Harbour Hospice Warkworth/Wellsford Long Service Awards at Tui House on July 31. Valerie Partridge was one of the two volunteers recognised for 25 years – the other Elizabeth Clark.

Jeanette Hayden & Kitty Hormann blog aug24

Jeanette and Kitty – 20 years of friendship and giving to Hospice

Every Wednesday you’ll find Jeanette and Kitty working side by side at Harbour Hospice’s Link Dr shop. They met 20 years ago through volunteering for hospice and have become the firmest of friends.

Valerie Field 2 Aug24 blog

Camaraderie keeps volunteer coming back

Valerie has volunteered for Harbour Hospice for 15 years and says it’s the camaraderie with other volunteers that keeps her going back, year after year. 

Beth-and-Graham-Lawson-jul24 blog

Peas in a pod  

Over their 55-year marriage Beth and Graham Lawson have raised a family together and fostered children, bred and showed dogs together and supported causes for rescue dogs. Now they volunteer together for Harbour Hospice