Hospice Shop News
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…
NBS Dancing for a Cause 2021
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…
“I have been a Life Story Writer for the Nelson Tasman Hospice for the past 3 years”
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…
“Hospice is so much more than what the name suggests.” – Chris Molineaux
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…
Meet Tony Gray
CEO Nelson Tasman Hospice On Monday 21 June, Nelson Tasman Hospice welcomed Tony Gray as the new CEO, with a pōwhiri, supported by local iwi. Chair of Nelson Tasman Hospice, John Peters, said “A pōwhiri is an excellent way to…
Nelson Tasman Hospice Appoints New CEO
The Boards of Nelson Tasman Hospice are very pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Gray as our new Chief Executive Officer. Tony will succeed Frans Dellebeke, who announced in January that he wished to step down once a suitable…
Autumn 2021 Newsletter
Our latest newsletter tells the story of one of our patients, Dr Alistair Marshall who was recently admitted to the inpatient unit. As a retired anaesthetist, Dr Marshall shares his experiences about good patient care, after being on both sides…
Hospice – A place to be pampered
Sitting back in a recliner on a sunny afternoon, with magazines and a cup of tea on the table beside her, and a vase of sunny wildflowers on the other side of the room, Michele Street nee Logan is relaxing…
Nelson Tasman Hospice CEO resigns
“It is with deep regret that I announce that the Board of Nelson Tasman Hospice has accepted the resignation of our CEO, Frans Dellebeke”, John Peters, Chair of Nelson Tasman Hospice, said on Thursday 14 January. After nearly nine years…
Regular donations huge help
Hospice supporter Neil Seagar wants to encourage other donors. Neil’s wife of 44 years, Liz, died in hospice care two years ago. He now gives $20 from his pension every week. Neil says he appreciated hospice’s holistic approach to care…