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Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital is a Not-For-Profit Charitable Trust with over 110 years of experience providing high quality,person directed care.

We support both older people and younger individuals with disabilities in a welcoming inclusive community The Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital is a Charitable Trust.

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that wellbeing grows through everyday moments. This year’s theme is “Belonging Matters”, and here at Knox we see the importance of connection and activity every day. Our Home and Hospital team work hard to ensure residents remain connected—to one another, to their interests and to the wider community—through meaningful activities, shared experiences and opportunities to participate.
Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Connect: Reach out, listen well and spend time together.
• Give: Share your time, kindness, skills or support.
• Be active: Move in ways that feel enjoyable and achievable.
• Take notice: Pause and appreciate the people, places and moments around you.
• Keep learning: Try something new, revisit an interest or share what you know.
By creating opportunities to connect, contribute, move, notice and learn, we support residents to stay engaged, build relationships and enjoy a strong sense of belonging.
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08/10/2026

A very big thank you to Dragon Community Trust for supporting our volunteer team through your generous grant.

As a charity, Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital relies on the support of community partners to help us keep building strong, meaningful programmes for residents, volunteers, and the wider Knox community.

This kind of support makes a real difference. It strengthens our volunteer team, helps us continue to grow what we can offer, and contributes to the life and connection that make Knox such a special place.

Thank you, Dragon Community Trust, for investing in our people and our community.

06/10/2026

A slightly late Daffodil Day post, but we could not let this photo of Elma go unshared. 🌼
Elma is one of the friendly faces you will find at Knox reception during the week, welcoming residents, families, visitors and staff as they come through the doors.
And, as you can see, she was very happy to get behind Daffodil Day and support an important cause.
Thanks, Elma, for getting into the spirit of the day and for being such a great part of the Knox team.

05/10/2026

Another great project from our friends at Diocesan School for Girls. ✨
This time, students have been working with Knox residents to create busy boards, with objects and materials that can be touched, moved, removed and explored.
Importantly, they did not just arrive with a finished idea. The students spent time with residents first, talking through what they planned to create, listening to their feedback and using those conversations to help shape the final boards.
These projects bring different generations together to share ideas, learn from each other and create something that will actually be used and enjoyed at Knox.
A big thank you to the Dio students for the thought and work they have put into this project.

04/10/2026

If you cannot get to the shops, sometimes the shops come to Knox. 🛍️

Our on-site shop opens each week with everyday essentials, favourite treats and some of the things residents regularly ask for. And yes, Tim Tams definitely count as an essential.

We also regularly welcome Phillipa and her jewellery shop, Trudy Jewelry to Knox, giving residents the chance to browse, buy something for themselves or pick up a gift without having to head out.

Keep an eye on the weekly schedule for Phillipa’s next visit.

02/10/2026

Things can get surprisingly competitive around the Rummikub table at Knox. 😄
Every week, residents gather for a game, with different groups forming around the tables. New players are welcome, although they may need to prepare themselves for plenty of advice from the regulars!
It starts with a chat and a few tiles on the table. Before long, strategies emerge, rules are debated and everyone is watching closely for the next move.
Rummikub may look simple. Our players would probably tell you otherwise.

01/10/2026

There is usually something happening at Knox. 🎶
On any given day, residents might be listening to live piano, joining an activity, heading out in the van, spending time in the gym or simply sitting back and enjoying what is going on around them.
With around 25 activities each week, regular trips out and volunteers adding even more to the mix, there are plenty of ways to get involved. And if you would rather just listen to the music and enjoy the company, that works too.
That is everyday life at Knox: plenty happening, plenty of choice, and no pressure to join in.

30/09/2026

Each year, Knox is proud to welcome healthcare students from China as part of our ongoing commitment to giving back and sharing learning across our wider community.

Through our partnership with the New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine, students spend time with our team learning what healthcare in New Zealand looks like in practice. They also have the opportunity to spend time with residents, building connection and gaining a deeper understanding of life at Knox.

The College also generously supports our community by offering free acupuncture for residents and staff on Friday afternoons.

We look forward to sharing more about this soon. Watch this space to see the partnership in action.

29/09/2026

One of the joys of youth volunteering at Knox is introducing students from different schools to one another, then seeing them come alongside residents through creative activities, conversation, and shared time together.

Each student brings something special to the experience. Avalon says volunteering feels rewarding because it gives her the chance to help residents have a good time and enjoy themselves. Eliana shared that volunteering is a meaningful way to give back to the community, especially as this connects with her school values. Charlotte enjoys building connections with residents and other people, and says volunteering is a fun way to connect.

And then there is Sarah, who loves our volunteers. Her message to them is simple: “I hope you stay a long time.”

Moments like these show the value of bringing young people and residents together: shared creativity, new friendships, and the simple joy of spending time alongside one another.

28/09/2026

Move for Dementia
Music and movement support both the body and mind. Playing along helps with coordination, encourages participation and, most importantly, brings plenty of fun. At Knox, residents have many opportunities to try activities they may not have considered before, and sometimes they discover something unexpectedly fun.

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+64 9 5233119

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http://www.knox.co.nz/

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