He made it!
Jos, and his sister and friend from the Netherlands, have completed the 3000 km Tour Aotearoa. Jos fundraised for us all the way – with $1540 received so far. Such a great effort. His last report from Bluff: “The last…
Covid-19 response and our need for your help
Our Emergency Planning and Clinical Governance teams are working to ensure the safety of our patients, volunteers and staff in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. We need to keep our care-giving team safe and continue to provide our vital…
COVID-19 and your hospice
Advisory from Hospice NZ 16 March 2020 As you may be aware, the COVID-19 virus has been classified as a worldwide pandemic by the WHO (World Health Organisation) The New Zealand Government has released some broader travel measures, with most visitors…
Furniture needed
If anyone out there in our generous community is downsizing or replacing furniture, our hospice shop in Richmond is always after good quality secondhand goods. FREE pick up available. Our volunteers will come out in the truck and pick up…
Fun day at Nelson shop
Local business group BNI Originals are taking over the Nelson Hospice Shop for the day this Saturday (22 February), bringing with them a whole lot of fun. Hospice whanau and friends are invited to bring the family down to the…
New cycling fundraiser
Cycling the length of the country for hospice Richmond landscaper Jos Roosendaal is cycling the length of the country to raise money for Nelson Tasman Hospice. In his own words: “I’m taking on the challenge to cycle 3000km – the…
Tom’s care “wonderful”
We are so grateful to the family of Tom Allan who allowed us to tell his and their story as part of our supporter mail-out this spring. Graham and Jean Allan say it’s the little things about hospice care that…
Need a Xmas present?
Have you started Christmas shopping? Maybe you’ve finished it already. But if not, there’s no need to despair: These sweet little push/pull wooden race-cars are available for only $10 (with ALL proceeds to hospice) from Value Vehicles on Gloucester St…
Calling all supporters
We are in the process of contacting our supporters, asking them to fill in a survey to let us get to know them better. We have contacted hundreds of people by letter, but if you missed a letter, feel free…
Starrs’ journey begins
They’re on their way!Simon and Dean Starr have set off on their journey to trek to Everest Base camp in memory of their wife and mother Alison Starr who died in May last year after several years battling breast cancer…