Hospice South

14/06/2026

Today marks the beginning of Volunteer Awareness Week, and at Hospice South, its a chance for us to recognise and celebrate the incredible people who give their time to support our community.

We are fortunate to have over 450 volunteers across our organisation. From our retail shops and kitchen to our Day programme, Biographers, cleaners and Fundraisers - our volunteers are part of everything we do.

Hospice care isn't just one moment of help - its a continuous presence for patients and their whanau.

Our Volunteers are the heart of that presence, showing up in ways both big and small, every single day.

This week, we'll be sharing just a glimpse of the impact they make.

With you, every step of the way.

10/06/2026

Behind every great community are people like Linda Howard, this week’s ASB Good as Gold recipient.

For more than a decade, Linda has brought Southland together through creative fundraising events supporting Hospice South, generously giving her time, skills, and energy to countless community causes.

Most recently, Linda organised the hugely successful Stars in Their Eyes show, which raised more than $20,000 to support Hospice South services in our community. Her dedication, passion, and ability to inspire others continue to make a lasting difference to the lives of Southlanders.

Congratulations Linda – a truly deserving recipient of this recognition.

ASB Bank

05/06/2026

Tickets are selling quick for the Pirates-Oldboys RFC Charity Auction night - Proudly supporting Hospice South!

Email [email protected] to secure your tickets now!

Tickets are selling quick for our Pirates-Old Boys Charity Auction night 2026

Email [email protected] to secure your tickets now! 🎟️

Follow the link above to check out the auction items being dropped next week 👀

03/06/2026

Today our Hospice South Day Programme celebrated King's Birthday in true royal style, with plenty of laughter, memories, and shared stories.

We were incredibly fortunate to have our very own Suzanne Prentice join us to speak about her personal royal experiences. Suzanne captivated everyone with stories from her encounters with members of the Royal Family and brought along her CNZM and OBE medals for a special show-and-tell session. Adding to the royal atmosphere, she also introduced everyone to her much-loved Paddington Bear, who proved to be a very popular guest for the occasion!

While the day was filled with celebration, it was also a time of reflection. We took a moment to remember one of our much-loved Day Programme attendees, Gerald, who recently passed away. A candle was lit in his memory, and together we shared stories and memories of the friendship and warmth he brought to our Day Programme family.

Our thoughts remain with Gerald's family and friends as we remember him with great fondness.

28/05/2026

These are a few of our favourite things 🎶

Hospice Shop - Invercargill Volunteer Jan has put together a reel sharing some of her favourite treasures from our Yarrow Street Hospice Shop - the special finds, the quirky gems, and the little things that make op shopping so much fun

Every visit holds the chance to discover something unexpected while helping support Hospice South care in our community.

What’s one of your favourite op shop finds?

25/05/2026

We’re feeling incredibly proud of our Hospice South whānau

Our amazing Queenstown Hospice Shop volunteer, Ella Wilson, has been recognised on the national stage, receiving a King’s Service Medal (KSM) from Cindy Kiro at an investiture in Wellington.

For over 10 years, Ella has been a valued part of our team, bringing warmth, dedication, and that signature outlook: “tiredness is a state of mind.”
Alongside her time with us, she’s given decades of service to her community through organisations like Plunket, the Queenstown Lakes Baby Box Charitable Trust, and Showbiz Queenstown.

Of all her achievements, it’s the friendships she’s made along the way that mean the most - and we think that says everything about the kind of person she is.

Ella, you are an inspiration, and a beautiful reflection of the heart of our volunteer team.

24/05/2026

SOLD OUT… but not out of reach!

Hospice South’s Stars in Their Eyes is officially SOLD OUT - but you can still be part of the magic from wherever you are!

Join us via live stream and watch incredible local talent transform into iconic legends, all while supporting a cause that truly matters.

Just $10 to watch online - Scan the QR code on the poster below to purchase Tickets.

Saturday 6 June | 1:30–3:30pm

Every ticket helps us continue providing free compassionate care to our Southland and Whakatipu basin communities.

20/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Pink Morning Tea across Hospice South and our Day Programme – it was a sea of pink, laughter, and generosity.

From the delicious pink-themed treats to the fabulous outfits, it was wonderful to see staff, patients, and visitors come together in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Thanks to the wonderful organisation of RN Rebecca Todd, we’re proud to share that together we raised over $700, all going directly to support the incredible work of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ across Aotearoa.

Whether you turned up, dressed up, brought a plate, helped set up, or donated – Thankyou!

And of course, a special mention to our very own Brenda for letting us celebrate her birthday in true Pink Ribbon style (cake and attention included!).

13/05/2026

As part of Hospice Awareness Week, today we recognise the incredible impact of our Hospice South volunteer talent.

Last financial year, our Hospice South volunteers gave a remarkable 46,578 hours to support our community.

That’s an average of 127 hours every single day - generously given with heart to support our patients, families, staff, and wider community.

Behind every hour is a person choosing to show up and make a difference - in our shops, kitchen and facilities, day programme, gardens, biography service, and so much more.

Take a moment to meet some of the friendly faces behind those 46,578 hours - the people who help make our care possible every single day.