Wayne Naylor, Chief Executive of Hospice New Zealand, says access to quality palliative care is becoming increasingly unequal. “Every person in New Zealand deserves to die with dignity and compassion. It should not depend on your postcode, your diagnosis,…
Nelson Tasman Hospice is raising a glass to community, collaboration, and compassion with the launch of Hops for Hospice – a special edition brew created by Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. for the 2026 Yondi Foundation Hands Up for Hospice…
Nelson Tasman Hospice is proud to announce the Yondi Foundation as the Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2026 Hands Up for Hospice campaign, marking a significant and meaningful partnership grounded in a shared commitment to community care. Yondi Foundation has…
At just 47, Anna Burns is not ready to stop living. A single mum to a 15-year-old daughter and a 23-year-old son, Anna is also a musician, currently recording an EP with her band. There’s a fierce determination about her…
The winners of the 2025 Nelson Airport Trees of Remembrance campaign have been announced, with innovative newcomer Digital Diligence taking top honours in this year’s fun competition for a cause. The winners of the 2025 Nelson Airport Trees of Remembrance…
In October we farewelled John Peters with a shared lunch as he stepped down as Chair of both the Nelson Tasman Hospice Regional OperatingTrust and the Nelson Tasman Hospice Investment Trust, after more than a decade of outstanding service. John…
Know us for when you need us Victoria Burgos Molina Senior Nurse What is your role at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I’m a Senior Palliative Care Nurse, mainly based in the Specialist Palliative Care Unit, but I also support patients in…
Know us for when you need us Fiona Summerfield Volunteer Programme Manager What is your role at Nelson Tasman Hospice? Volunteer Programme Manager – In this role I oversee the diverse ways volunteers contribute across Nelson Tasman Hospice. I shape…
Tena koutou katoa, I’m delighted to pen a few words to introduce myself to the Hospice whānau and pay tribute to John Peters for his many years of service. John has lead the Hospice Trust Board for the last 12…
The Nelson Airport Trees of Remembrance hospice fundraising campaign launched last week, with 15 generous sponsor businesses filling the Nelson Airport terminal with festive cheer. In its third year, the campaign sees local businesses throw their support behind Nelson Tasman…