The Hospice Garden
Bex was on the Nelson Tasman Hospice service earlier this year. Her mum, Sally, wrote this at the time. Whilst my daughter Bex was sleeping I ventured into the hospice gardens and sat on a wooden seat in front of…
It’s sad, it’s loving, it’s an experience I have never regretted.
Nancy Briant was born in Golden Bay and thanks to the palliative care services provided by the Golden Bay Community Health team supported by Nelson Tasman Hospice, she was also able to die there. At home, surrounded by her loved…
Cook Islands Collaboration
In August this year, Nelson Tasman Hospice Clinical Nurse Specialist & Palliative Care Nurse Educator, Annie Wallace, spent some time in Rarotonga providing palliative care education at the invitation of Te Marae Ora – Ministry of Health Cook Islands. …
Nelson Pine Industries Limited continues to support Nelson Tasman Hospice
Nelson Pine Industries Limited continues to demonstrate their commitment to our community by supporting specialist palliative care in the region. Since the early 2000’s, the entire staff at Nelson Pine Industries Limited (NPIL) have forgone a Christmas ham in order…
Summit’s Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament 2023 – A Memorable Result
On a perfect spring day, the community gathered for a remarkable event that not only celebrated the spirit of camaraderie but also demonstrated unwavering support for a vital cause. The annual Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament 2023 held at a…
The Compassionate Community Behind Nelson Tasman Hospice: Wedding Pop Up Shop
As we gear up for the Nelson Tasman Hospice’s Wedding Pop-Up Shop, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible individuals and businesses who have generously supported us in bringing this event to life…
Introducing Irvina Koefoed – Physiotherapist
Know us for when you need us Irvina Koefoed – Physiotherapist What is your role at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I am a Hospice Physiotherapist and help people continue to live as independently as they can despite their diagnosis, aiming to…
Empowered By Knowledge
June Scales was raised at a High Country Station in Tekapo. Very much a hands-on, spending long days mustering and sleeping outside in all types of weather childhood, she was brought up driving a grader, trucks, and other types of…
Introducing Barry Howell, Equipment & Maintenance Coordinator
Know us for when you need us Barry Howell – Equipment & Maintenance Coordinator What does a day look like for you? Working days for me at Nelson Tasman Hospice is a mixture of routine and the unexpected. That’s what…
Introducing Emily McDougal – Occupational Therapist and Community Services Clinical Lead
Know us for when you need us Emily McDougal – NZROT Occupational Therapist and Community Services Clinical Lead What does a day look like for you? As I wear 2 hats – Clinical Lead for Community Services and Occupational Therapist…