Lives often go undocumented, with remarkable stories never told. So, a free service offered by Harbour Hospice – writing patients’ life stories – is one that Devonport local Lynnette Hurley feels fortunate to be a part of.
Hospice volunteer finds meaning in work
When Joan Buffery began volunteering for Harbour Hospice five years ago she knew it would be fulfilling. But she didn’t realise how fulfilling until she began her role.
Hospice dedication counted in decades
The loyal contribution of Harbour Hospice volunteers will be recognised at a special celebration on 2 July.
Hospice shop volunteer honoured for years of service
Milford’s Phillippa Holley is a force to be reckoned with. Nothing stops her when it comes to collecting preloved items that can be sold in Harbour Hospice’s Link Dr, Wairau Valley shop, where she volunteers.
Harbour Hospice Awareness Month: ‘Help us be there when it matters’
This month marks Harbour Hospice Awareness Month (1-31 May), and we're asking our community for support so we can continue to be there for local families and whānau now and in the future.
MediMap now restored
MediMap has now been safely restored, and we are contacting the very small number of tūroro/patients whose demographic details were accessed during the incident.
Volunteers meet growing need
As demand for our service grows and patients’ needs become more complex, we’re evolving our model of care to meet that demand head on. Many of our volunteers come to us with phenomenal skill sets and a wealth of lived experience, and with the right support and training they can play a vital role in supporting our clinical teams to deliver an exceptional level of care.
A bold act of kindness for hospice
Last December Danielle Fifita did something she never thought she’d do. She took to the stage at her local gym and allowed her beautiful, long hair to be shaved off.
Weekend working bee transforms hospice gardens
Many hands made light work on Saturday 22 February, with around 50 Harbour Hospice staff and family members turning up for a gardening working bee at our Red Beach site, Hibiscus House.
Art Affair features local talent
Harbour Hospice’s elegant new fundraiser, Art Affair, is returning in March with a line-up of 15 extraordinary artists. Among them is well-known interior designer Shanly Simpson, who grew up in Glenfield and attended Takapuna Grammar School.
