The End of Life Choice Act in Aotearoa came into effect in November 2021 legalising Assisted Dying for eligible individuals with a terminal illness. Nelson Tasman Hospice adopted a position of conscientious objection, viewing Assisted Dying and palliative care as…
Nelson Tasman Hospice is famously blessed with hundreds of dedicated volunteers who play an essential role as part of the team. We have a wide variety of over 40 different roles including retail, gardening, equipment delivery, patient facing roles and…
This past weekend, the ribbon was officially cut at Op Shop on Vanguard by Nelson Mayor Nick Smith, alongside Nelson Tasman Hospice Trust Trustee, Sharon McGuire, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Nelson Tasman Hospice. From the moment…
Nelson Tasman Hospice is excited to announce the relocation of its Bridge Street Op Shop to a vibrant new home in the heart of Nelson’s op shop precinct – Op Shop on Vanguard. Opening Saturday 16th of August, this purposefully…
For over two decades — from 2003 — the generosity of the Rātā Foundation has been instrumental in supporting patients and families across the Nelson Tasman region. We are immensely grateful for their sustained commitment, and especially for the $20,000 grant awarded earlier this…
We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Lion Foundation for their generous grant towards the salaries of two Registered Nurses at Nelson Tasman Hospice. Supporting Compassionate Care At Nelson Tasman Hospice, we are proud of our dedicated team of 45…
We are proud and grateful to announce new Rimu supporters Yondi Foundation who have committed to two years of supporting our Equipment programme. Last year, we delivered 1,040 pieces of specialist clinical equipment directly into our patients’ homes, ensuring they…
When we think of hospice volunteers, we might picture people serving cups of tea, sorting donations, or offering a comforting hand to patients and families. But volunteering comes in many shapes and forms—and Jaida Steenhuis is a perfect example of…
The glitter has settled, and the scores are in: NBS Dancing for a Cause 2025 lit up the Trafalgar Centre this past weekend with two shows that dazzled more than 4,000 audience members, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, and…
NBS Dancing for a Cause – Nelson Tasman Hospice shines a spotlight on the impact of Nelson Tasman Hospice during New Zealand Hospice Awareness Week, when the need to do so has never been greater. NBS Dancing for a Cause…