Hospice Tairawhiti

07/10/2026

🎙️ Seven Days — seven conversations about death, dying and palliative care.

A great new podcast series offering honest, thoughtful conversations about the end of life, from a range of different perspectives.

Hosted by Nurse Maude Hospice registered nurse Grace, each episode features members of the Nurse Maude team sharing their experiences, insights and reflections from working alongside people and whānau at the end of life.

Whether you work in palliative care, are supporting someone you love, or simply want to learn more about death and dying, Seven Days offers valuable and compassionate kōrero.

🎧 A great listen and a wonderful resource for opening up conversations around death, dying and end-of-life care.

https://www.nursemaude.org.nz/seven-days-seven-conversations

06/10/2026

📚 Exciting news for grief education in Aotearoa!

From 2027, grief education will be formally included in the New Zealand curriculum, with Health and Physical Education now including five statements related to grief across five year groups.

This is an important step forward in supporting tamariki and rangatahi to understand grief, loss and the emotions that can come with them — helping create more compassionate and supportive communities from an early age.

It’s also a wonderful example of what can be achieved through collective advocacy and a shared commitment to better support our young people.

Read more about this important development at https://www.tooyoung.org.nz/grief-education-in-schools-aotearoa
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Organisation to promote mandatory grief education in schools in New Zealand

05/10/2026

Voices of Whānau 💚

Our team is privileged to provide care and support not only to patients, but to the people who love and care for them too.

This heartfelt feedback came through our recent Whānau Survey:

“There are no words that could express the gratitude we felt during that time. THANK YOU doesn’t seem enough for the support my daughters and I received from the team.”

Palliative care is about more than managing physical symptoms. It’s also about supporting the emotional and practical needs of patients and their whānau.

Our team is here to listen, provide reassurance, answer questions and help families navigate an incredibly challenging time.

Every whānau has different needs.

Thank you to this whānau, and to everyone who takes the time to share their experience with us. Your words mean a great deal to our team.

05/10/2026

Sharing this new resource with hope that it provides kōrero, connection and support for those navigating grief - and for the people walking alongside them. 🤍

Tīrama Mai te Pō is a new podcast exploring grief, loss, and healing through a Te Ao Māori lens. Through personal stories and expert insights, it offers a valuable perspective on bereavement, connection, and compassionate communities.

You can tune in here:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-tirama-mai-te-po-336441433/

01/10/2026

If you love great music and great art, here’s an exciting chance to WIN a Technics turntable transformed into a unique Otis Frizzell artwork!

Thanks to Panasonic New Zealand, acclaimed New Zealand artist Otis Frizzell has transformed a Technics SL-40CBT Direct Drive Turntable into an extraordinary one-of-a-kind artwork — and you could own it!

To go in the draw, visit www.hospice.org.nz/panasonic and enter by donating $5 or more.

And you can feel good about entering knowing your donation supports hospice care in your local community. Simply select Hospice Tairāwhiti from the dropdown when you donate.

Entries close at 5pm on 18 October 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be in to win this incredible piece of New Zealand art and music culture.

Enter today — it could be yours!

Please note: Donations made through this prize draw are not tax deductible, as they do not meet the IRD definition of a ‘gift’.

29/09/2026

As September comes to an end, Wills Month is a chance to think about the kind of legacy we'd like to leave behind. 💙

A legacy isn't always about how much you leave.

Sometimes, it's about the values you lived by, the people you cared for, and the community you helped along the way.

For Hospice Tairāwhiti, every gift left in a Will helps us look towards the future - helping ensure patients and their whānau can continue to receive compassionate care, comfort and support when they need it most.

If Hospice Tairāwhiti is a cause that matters to you, you can make a lasting difference by including us in your Will.

You can create your Will for free with EveryWill, in around 10 minutes.

💙 Your wishes. Your values. Your legacy.

👉 everywill.co.nz

28/09/2026

Voices of Whānau 💚

At Hospice Tairāwhiti, our dedicated team brings compassion, expertise and care to every patient and whānau we support.

We are incredibly grateful when whānau take the time to tell us about their experience and the difference our team has made.

This feedback from our recent Whānau Survey means a great deal to us:

“Very good seems an understatement. The care provided by Hospice Tairāwhiti was excellent. The team is dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled. We were fortunate to have their support.”

Thank you to this whānau, and to everyone who has shared their feedback. Your experiences help us recognise what matters most and continue striving to provide the very best care and support to our community.

27/09/2026

🌞 Freshen up your wardrobe for less! 🛍️

Our Hospice Shop SPRING SALE is the perfect excuse for a little bargain hunting, with 50% OFF all clothing, shoes and accessories (excluding Boutique items)! 🌸👗👟

The sale runs until mid-October, so there's still time to uncover some hidden gems before our summer stock arrives!

💚 Every purchase helps support Hospice Tairāwhiti!

24/09/2026

September is Wills Month 💙

Making a Will isn't just about what happens in the future. It's about making sure the people and causes that matter to you are remembered in the way you choose.

For many of us, that might mean looking after family, friends or loved ones. It might also mean leaving something behind for a cause close to our hearts.

If Hospice Tairāwhiti has made a difference to you, your whānau or someone you love, you can choose to include a gift to Hospice Tairāwhiti in your Will.

It doesn't need to be a large gift. A small gift can help make a lasting difference to hospice care in our community.

And with EveryWill, getting started is simple, online and completely free.

💙 Take 10 minutes this Wills Month to put your wishes in place.

👉 everywill.co.nz