Waiheke Health Trust

30/09/2026

September was World Alzheimer's Month and our CEO celebrated by attending the Alzheimers New Zealand conference this week. A few things she heard:

'Properly investing in community support keeps older people out of hospital and residential care. Plus, 1 MONTH of home support costs the same as 1 WEEK in residential care and 1 NIGHT in hospital.'

'There are better drug treatments for dementia coming and diagnosis is getting simpler, so the focus needs to stay on better understanding, earlier diagnosis and slowing the disease.'

'Hope for the future is local ideas generated by enthusiastic people who don't wait for the government to properly fund services.'

She also got to connect with the team at Age Brightly who will be participating in Waiheke Health Trust's next community education session - Understanding Dementia: Knowledge, Hope and Community Solutions on 4 November. More info coming soon!

10/09/2026

Thank you so much to Glazed Waiheke who received nominations for us from our fabulous community for this incredible Friday morning tea shout 😍 Our nurses, reception, home support, radiology, GPs, nurse practitioners, management team, healthcare assitants and allied health team are feeling the love today! ### Dr Steph

03/09/2026

This is an amazing, community-led initiative to get us all talking about the inevitable! Some of the Dying Matters sessions are already 'sold out', so be sure to check out the calendar for next week and register today.

****Coming soon**** If you want to know more about ageing and dying well on Waiheke than we have you covered ! Dying matters week is a National week long focus on dying well. This year Citizens Advice Bureau Waiheke Piritahi Hau Ora Waiheke Health Trust , Waiheke Death Cafe , Waiheke Hospice , the wonderful Anna and others bring to you a series of events including advance care plan workshops and even yoga ! So block out your diary from the 7th - 13th of September ....

24/08/2026

What a way to 'Bridge an Island!'

The Waiheke Bridge Club held their annual tournament to benefit the Health Trust on Saturday and a great day was had by all - because who needs good cards when there's such a good cause to play for?

At a time when funding is challenging and uncertain, we are incredibly grateful for consistent support from community organisations like the Bridge Club. Thank you from all of us at Waiheke Health Trust!

17/08/2026

We are so grateful to Cath Handley for sharing such a personal story in support of Waiheke Health Trust and to Chlöe Swarbrick for her ongoing advocacy on behalf of our Home and Community Support Services.

Cath's words speak volumes:

“I do ask that HNZ reconsider the awarding of contracts to island communities, and recognise the multiplicity of issues that arise when contracts are moved off-island.

“These can be profound and irreversible.”

When Cath Handley is asked to describe her husband, Peter Hill, she talks about his “irreverent” and “warm and affable” personality.

10/08/2026

A big thank you to Waiheke Radio for hosting Stephanie and Jen yesterday to discuss the loss of Waiheke Health Trust's Health New Zealand Home and Community Support contracts.

We really appreciated Chris's insightful questions and the chance to discuss how the Trust has supported some of our most vulnerable community members through these contracts for the past 17 years.

You can take a listen here and then let us know what you think, Waiheke!

Waiheke Health Trust CEO Jen Glover and Community Services Cordinator Dr Stephanie Cox discuss the loss of local Waiheke delivery of home care support services.

06/08/2026

Isn't this fabulous?

Waiheke Bridge Club has made their charity event an annual occurrence and are again donating all proceeds to Waiheke Health Trust!

If you're keen for a fun and friendly day out, they're accepting registrations through 8 August and are happy for all level of bridge players to join them.

Your registration fee gets you great company, a delicious lunch and the opportunity to support community healthcare on Waiheke Island!

04/08/2026

A big thanks to SeaLink NZ for jumping in yet again to fill a gap for our Waiheke patients!

A few years ago we contacted SeaLink to share the story of a patient who couldn't physically manage the trip to the hospital on the passenger ferry but who couldn't afford the car ferry. SeaLink agreed that this wasn't an isolated situation and decided to provide Waiheke Health Trust with a sponsorship budget which could be used to help patients get to hospital appointments.

THREE YEARS LATER and SeaLink is still providing us with an annual sponsorship budget. We love being able to share their generousity with our patients as it makes a stressful time quite a bit sweeter. Thank you SeaLink NZ!

23/07/2026

There's still time to head down to the Waiheke Wellness Day at the Sports Park on the Causeway.

Cups of tea, slices and hand massages are on offer until 2pm, along with the chance to chat with Steph and Catriona from the Waiheke Health Trust.

Hope to see you there!