A big thank you to the Harcourts Foundation for their commitment to providing support that helps, grows, and enriches our communities. In 2022 The Harcourts Foundation and Hospice New Zealand renewed their New Zealand Grants Programme for the 6th year…
Christmas, once a time of joy with a loved one, can become day of pain and grief, a stark reminder of one's loss. We asked our Nelson Tasman Hospice bereavement team, Erika Olsen, Spiritual & Pastoral Care Coordinator & Sharon…
Introducing Shardae Donker, Social Worker What does a day look like for you? Coffee and meetings. I typically only work school hours so I'm the one who comes into the morning interdisciplinary meetings clutching a coffee and whatever I can…
The few weeks that have elapsed since the last ‘Hospice Matters’ newsletter have seen some interesting developments, with regards to the collaboration of hospices in New Zealand and as a result of the publication of Te Pae Tata – the…
Just in time for Christmas, Trees of Remembrance are popping up around Nelson Tasman again. As the hectic festive season rushes towards us, these trees offer an opportunity to support Nelson Tasman Hospice and to also take time to remember…
The Sioux Line Dancers have been dancing together across the top of the south since 1994; the group helps connect communities whilst mixing fitness and fun and through the years have raised a truly amazing $45,500 for Nelson Tasman Hospice.…
Introducing Dr Amanda Fitzgerald - Specialist Palliative Care Doctor What does a day look like for you? It starts with a meeting of our interdisciplinary community team, discussing patient/whānau needs. Then I meet with our SPCU team to discuss who…
New Zealand marks ‘Wills Month’ in September, an annual prompt to create or update this all-important record of what you want to have happen when you die. Having an up-to-date Will gives you peace of mind that you have made…
The Boards of Nelson Tasman Hospice are very pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Gray as our new Chief Executive Officer. Tony will succeed Frans Dellebeke, who announced in January that he wished to step down once a suitable…
Our latest newsletter tells the story of one of our patients, Dr Alistair Marshall who was recently admitted to the inpatient unit. As a retired anaesthetist, Dr Marshall shares his experiences about good patient care, after being on both sides.…