Over the last year a major change has occurred in New Zealand’s banking system – the end of cheques. This has been significant for charities such as Hospice that have traditionally relied heavily on donations coming in the form of…
Life threatening illnesses such as cancer and heart disease are a big part of everyday life within our community, although most of time unseen in daily life. It is not until we are directly involved personally or someone close to…
Caregiving is one of the most challenging jobs you can do, as your own emotions aren’t often your priority. It’s so important for those that are caregiving to do what you can to look after yourself and sometimes that means…
Barb highly recommends this delicious recipe by Hugh Withington
Do you help to care for a friend or family member who is unwell or has an ongoing health condition or disability? If so please help to bring visibility to the often hidden role of family caregiving. Nelson Tasman Hospice…
The Motueka Hospice shop is back up and running after a 6-month repair and refresh project following damage caused by the Boxing Day hailstorm. The result of this unlikely weather event was the damage to many buildings and homes in…
A note from Nina in Takaka It’s coming up to a year since the shop moved in their forever home, once known as the Mariposa store, down Commercial St in Takaka. As the first year comes to a close, we…
A real success story In 2018 a group of passionate dancers and Hospice supporters came together to put on a show inspired by the popular TV show, Dancing with the Stars. Local personalities were recruited and teamed up with semi-professional…
Frankie Morgan-Stock – Volunteer Life Story Writer In a voluntary capacity I have been a Life Story Writer (LSW) for the Nelson Hospice for the past three years. During this time I have learned a lot about how to manage this…
Patient Story Chris is sitting in his room at the Hospice specialised palliative care unit during his first visit as a patient to Hospice, giving his wife and primary caregiver, Gay, a much-needed break from the daily routine. “I once…