Dying Matters Week Aotearoa New Zealand, September 1–7, 2025 Dying Matters Week Aotearoa returns from September 1–7, inviting all New Zealanders to join open conversations about death, dying, caring and grieving. Dying Matters Week is an annual, nationwide event, with…
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 final fundraising total is in — and it’s nothing short of extraordinary. At a special thank-you celebration held on Thursday 29 May, the Dancing for a Cause Nelson Charitable Trust proudly announced that NBS Dancing for a Cause 2025…
When Adam speaks about Katie, his late wife, there’s a spark in his voice—part laughter, part love, part lingering grief. Katie, he says, was a “quirky, wonderful character,” with a free spirit and irrepressible joy for life. The kind 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…
The stage is set and the sequins are shining as NBS Dancing for a Cause makes its grand return to the Trafalgar Centre this Friday and Saturday, promising two unforgettable nights of dance, celebration, and heartfelt community support – all…