Nelson Tasman Hospice recently celebrated the volunteers behind its new Donation Centre, recognising their contribution to building a more sustainable future for hospice care in the region. On Saturday 12 September, Nelson Tasman Hospice marked an important milestone for its retail…
We’re excited to share that our new Nelson Tasman Hospice Donation & Distribution Centre (DDC) in Stoke is opening on the 21st of September 2026. Located at 1 Kotua Place, Wakatu Estate the new centre is an important step in…
Know us for when you need us Marita Watson-Bol Op Shop on Vanguard Assistant Manager + Volunteer behind the Fabric-a-brac market What are your roles at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I’m an Assistant Manager (fixed term) at the Nelson Tasman Hospice…
We are grateful all year round for the support provided by Hospice volunteers. During Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu National Volunteer Week, 14–20 June, we want to recognise and celebrate the wonderful contribution our volunteers make to Hospice and our community…
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…
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 festive season is approaching quickly, and Trees of Remembrance will be popping up across the region raising much needed funds for Nelson Tasman Hospice. These trees symbolise more than just festive decorations; they offer an opportunity to support locals…
Karen Larsen has been volunteering with Nelson Tasman Hospice for 5 years now. She brings 20+ years of experience in massage therapy to the service, putting aside a couple of hours a week for hospice patients at the Specialist Palliative…