When her beloved neighbour Bob was told he was dying, Gabrielle Anstiss took a year out of her life to dedicate herself to his care. She was 21 years old. This is her story.
Young carer inspires supporters at Vintners’ Brunch
Harbour Hospice’s largest annual fundraiser, Vintners’ Brunch, is always a memorable affair. But at this year’s event, held at the Pullman Auckland on Sunday 20 August, it was guest speaker Gabrielle Anstiss who made it unforgettable.
‘Margaret, you need a challenge’
Margaret Broad was one of Harbour Hospice’s first, and most influential, volunteers. The tragedy of losing her husband and daughter in the Mt Erebus disaster drove her to work tirelessly for the Hospice cause.
The fundraiser
Volunteer Jan Adams, from the Hibiscus Coast, was recognised this year for 30 years of service. After originally intending to be a patient visitor she soon realised that her true talents lay in raising vital funds for hospice.
When your pet eats your Catwalk Arts entry: Former winner shares cautionary tale
Thanks to chihuahua-toy poodle cross Peggy Poodle Bums, Catwalk Arts 2022 winner Anna Holmes-Libbis almost didn’t have an outfit to show on the catwalk.
Secrets of the dying: Hospice nurses reveal patients’ last words, wishes
First published in the Herald On Sunday, these are some of the most memorable patients of past and present nurses from Harbour Hospice.
Local men’s choir holds annual fundraising concert for Hospice
The North Shore Male Choir is united by its love of singing - and in the process it has raised more than $80,000 for Harbour Hospice through its annual fundraising concerts. Here’s what to expect at this year’s concert.
Snazzy shoes lead to place on Catwalk Arts judging panel
Catwalk Arts judge and former WOW winner Philippa Stichbury-Cooper shares the unusual way in which she was invited to join the Warkworth wearable art competition’s judging panel.
The importance of a warm welcome
Jacky Ruck has volunteered for Harbour Hospice for 20 years, often as a voice for Māori patients and their whānau.
‘Why I love Wednesdays’
Ask Margaret McLean what her favourite day of the week is and she’ll tell you Wednesday, because that’s the day she volunteers at Harbour Hospice.
