Auckland Hospital Foundation

Auckland Hospital Foundation Our mission is to give everyone the best possible healthcare. Donations fund extra equipment, improved facilities, better services & new treatments.

We support Auckland City Hospital, beyond government funding, to enhance the care and health of patients.

This week is Men's Health Week and we want to share the story of Alan – a patient who has trusted Auckland City Hospital...
19/06/2026

This week is Men's Health Week and we want to share the story of Alan – a patient who has trusted Auckland City Hospital with his care for over 25 years.

Now in his 80s, Alan navigated cancer in his 50s, a heart attack in his early 70s, and he's been treated for glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration since his mid-70s. Through every diagnosis and every recovery, the teams at Auckland City Hospital have seen him through it all.

What is Alan's secret to overcoming so much? Alan believes you have to look after your own health and take responsibility for your body. He has always trusted his intuition to get second opinions and followed his gut if something hasn't felt right, which ultimately led him to the life-saving care he received at Auckland City Hospital.

"I've always just known if something isn't right. I'm so glad I stuck to my guns and had a colonoscopy 25 years ago, and I'm so grateful for the treatment and support I've received across every Auckland City Hospital department."

Alan's story is one of many. The teams at Auckland City Hospital provide life-changing care for men across Aotearoa and, with your support, we can help them go further.

👉 Read Alan's story: https://ahf.org.nz/alan-thanks-auckland-city-hospital-for-decades-of-care

🫶 A warm cuppa and a friendly face can make a world of difference. Today, as part of National Volunteer Week (Te Wiki Tū...
18/06/2026

🫶 A warm cuppa and a friendly face can make a world of difference.

Today, as part of National Volunteer Week (Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu), we're celebrating another two of our 300+ volunteers who show up every week with warmth, humour, and a whole lot of heart.

Lesley juggles three volunteering roles: the tea trolley, the information desk, and coordinating the Knitting Club, which has gifted more than 100 hand-knitted knee blankets to patients 🧶 .

☕ And Zia is on the tea trolley and information desk every Friday – serving cuppas, sharing laughs, and making sure every patient feels a little more at ease before their appointment.

"As a volunteer, you feel that hopefully you have brightened someone's day, as they often brighten yours." – Lesley

"The smiles on their beautiful faces bring me such joy." – Zia

What our volunteers give can't be measured – their time, kindness, and genuine care for everyone who walks through our doors. And for patients and whānau navigating some of life's most challenging moments, that means everything.

👉 Read Lesley's story: https://ahf.org.nz/generous-lesleys-volunteering-trifecta
👉 Read Zia's story: https://ahf.org.nz/zias-story

A big thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who continue to make a world of difference – from therapy dogs in our wards, to music in our corridors, to a warm cuppa in the waiting room. Our volunteers play a vital role in the care and comfort of patients and whānau at Auckland City Hospital.

17/06/2026

🫶This National Volunteer Week (Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu) we celebrate Mariana and Mateo – known together as Duoaguacate – Colombian volunteers who bring something truly special to Auckland City Hospital: the sound of violin and piano drifting through our corridors.

🎶 Both trained musicians, they discovered music therapy at university and fell so in love with its power that they kept volunteering long after their placement ended. When they moved to New Zealand, contacting Auckland City Hospital was one of their first calls.

"Sometimes patients can't clap or dance," says Mariana. "But even a small reaction, a smile, a movement, tells us they feel something. Music can reach people when words can't."

One of their most memorable moments was performing for a woman who'd been in hospital for two months. "She told us, 'This is the first time I've felt good since being here,'" says Mateo. "Moments like that stay with you."

They also set up a suggestion box where patients and staff can request songs or leave messages.

"People write beautiful notes, like, 'Thank you for bringing happiness today,'" says Mariana.

This is what volunteering looks like, and this is the difference our volunteers make.

👉 Read Mariana and Mateo's story: ahf.org.nz/sharing-smiles-one-song-at-a-time

🫶 It's National Volunteer Week (Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu) – time to celebrate the incredible people across Aotearoa who give ...
16/06/2026

🫶 It's National Volunteer Week (Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu) – time to celebrate the incredible people across Aotearoa who give their time, skills, and hearts to their communities.

At Auckland City Hospital, more than 300 volunteers show up week after week to support patients, whānau, and staff in ways that go far beyond what government funding alone can provide. This National Volunteer Week, we want to introduce you to a few!

Let's start with a very special kind of volunteer. 🐾

Therapy dog Gracey has been visiting our wards for many years, from the Emergency Department to Critical Care, bringing calm to patients, comfort to whānau, and moments of joy to staff.

"Even a few minutes with Gracey can change someone's whole day," says dedicated volunteer Ann, who has been supporting patients alongside her fur babies (first Scruffy, now Gracey) since 2009.

Gracey isn't the only one. You'll also find four-legged friends Ranger and Latte walking the wards, spreading smiles with volunteers Graham and Becs. Graham says Ranger loves every minute of it, and judging by the pats he gets, the feeling is mutual.

And we loved meeting Zoom a wee while back, when he was bringing a little brightness to our busy Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

We look forward to introducing more amazing volunteers this week – showcasing how their dedication, kindness, and calm presence make a real difference when it's needed most.

To every volunteer – thank you for all you do. What you give can't be measured, but it is absolutely felt.

Have you ever felt a volunteer's warmth at Auckland City Hospital? We'd love to hear about it in the comments!

👉 Read Ann and Gracey's full story: ahf.org.nz/volunteers-ann-and-gracey

If you were admitted to hospital today, would you be prepared? Or would you need a helping hand?New Zealanders facing ho...
10/06/2026

If you were admitted to hospital today, would you be prepared? Or would you need a helping hand?

New Zealanders facing hospital stays often arrive without the essentials, without loved ones by their side, without the means to get the basics.

Brian lost his wife many years ago and lives alone. So, when he was unexpectedly admitted to hospital with chest pain, he found it challenging to share a room. Brian's nurse noticed he was restless, being kept awake at night, so she gave him a patient care pack – an eye mask, earplugs, and a few other comforting essentials.

After a good night's sleep, everything changed. Brian even began to enjoy the company of others in the ward. Something as simple as a patient care pack helped him rest, recover, and reconnect.

For as little as $10, you can give someone like Brian a touch of comfort when they need it most.

https://ahf.org.nz/patient-care-pack

The Emergency Department at Auckland City Hospital is one of the busiest EDs in Australasia.Every day around 230 people ...
05/06/2026

The Emergency Department at Auckland City Hospital is one of the busiest EDs in Australasia.

Every day around 230 people arrive when they least expect it – some are in the most critical moments of their lives, needing the most complex care.

What makes our ED stand out?

🏥 Nationwide impact – patients are transferred here for specialist care not available anywhere else in NZ
🚨 Treats 1,600 trauma patients every year – more than 1 in 4 severely injured
🫀 Front door to NZ's only heart and lung transplant team, and the largest liver and kidney transplant services
🤝 Commitment to equitable care for Māori and Pacific patients.

In 2025, the ED underwent a major redevelopment – expanding space, reducing crowding, and improving patient flow. But world-class emergency care never stops moving.

By supporting the Auckland Hospital Foundation, you can help this incredible team go beyond what government funding alone can achieve – bringing cutting-edge technology, advanced equipment, and world-class resources to those who need it most.

👉 Learn more about the ED and the work you can support: https://bit.ly/4xsGr7F

05/06/2026

When you donate to the hospital, you help those who need it most. You create a ripple effect of gratitude – felt by teams, patients, and families for years to come.

Our teams in Critical Care are feeling grateful for a donation that's delivering better nutritional support to critically ill patients.

Advanced Clinician Dietitian in Critical Care, Varsha Asrani, shares the team's gratitude for the Indirect Calorimeter Device gifted by Akarana Community Trust. Watch here 👇

It's become a vital piece of equipment for both Critical Care and ICU teams, as no two patients are the same, and the right nutrition at the right time can make all the difference to their recovery.

Better nutritional support means patients leave hospital healthier, stronger, and with a better quality of life. That's the power of your generosity.

Read the full story here
👉 https://bit.ly/4fsjA5A

🫀 It's World Heart Rhythm Week – a week to raise awareness about irregular heartbeats and the importance of protecting y...
04/06/2026

🫀 It's World Heart Rhythm Week – a week to raise awareness about irregular heartbeats and the importance of protecting your precious heart.

So, we're resharing the work of two clinical cardiologists specialising in heart rhythm disorders – slow, fast, or disorganised heartbeats – Dr Nigel Lever and Dr Andrew Martin. They're the only two specialists in New Zealand who perform lead extraction procedures for people having complications with pacemakers and defibrillators – their work is truly life saving!

They sat down with us to share the importance of their team's work, the patients they care for from across the country, and where your support can make a difference.

Swipe to see more 👉

Read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/ckcuj5ze

May's Hospital Highlights are here! Your impact can be felt in Critical Care, Cancer Care, Stroke Care, Cardiac Care and...
29/05/2026

May's Hospital Highlights are here! Your impact can be felt in Critical Care, Cancer Care, Stroke Care, Cardiac Care and beyond.

Dive in 👇
https://shorturl.at/4J0GC

Inside this month:

💛 A gift to Critical Care - Varsha Asrani shares how the Indirect Calorimeter Device is helping critically ill patients get the tailored nutrition they need.

💛 Something special has appeared in the Regional Cancer Centre | Te Pūriri o Te Ora - a new interactive wall featuring real words of gratitude from patients and whānau for our Radiotherapy team.

💛 Ward 51's Baking Therapy Group - see how it helps stroke patients recover, connect, and find moments of joy during one of the hardest times of their lives.

💛 Only two clinicians in NZ perform cardiac lead extraction. Both work at Auckland City Hospital - hear from Dr Nigel Lever and Dr Andrew Martin about their life-saving work and where your support could help.

Check out our highlights now!
👉 https://shorturl.at/4J0GC

Sign up for future highlights: https://bit.ly/4tccZiG

Something special has appeared in our Regional Cancer Centre | Te Pūriri o Te Ora at Auckland City Hospital. 💚Our new wa...
27/05/2026

Something special has appeared in our Regional Cancer Centre | Te Pūriri o Te Ora at Auckland City Hospital. 💚

Our new wall decal opposite the Radiation Therapy Reception (level 4) features real words of gratitude from patients and whānau for our Radiotherapy team.

This message (one of countless received) says it all: "Your generosity and compassion have made a significant impact on our lives."

The wall's purpose is to celebrate the impact this incredible team makes on people's lives, during their toughest times, and bring an extra moment of warmth to patients and whānau.

But what makes this wall truly unique? One side is made of felt, making it our first interactive wall, where staff can pin cards and notes they receive, so it becomes an evolving tribute to all who pass through our doors. 💙

Pictured on the wall are two very special people, Crisley and Michael, who hold deep appreciation for the care they received at Te Pūriri o Te Ora. Their stories capture exactly what this place means to those who are treated here – the region’s only public radiation therapy provider.

💛 Read Crisley's story: https://shorturl.at/0eile
💛 Read Michael's story: https://shorturl.at/8PB1z

If you'd like to support the Radiotherapy team and their life-changing work, you can make a donation here: www.ahf.org.nz/donation

Because all New Zealanders deserve access to the best possible cancer care.

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