From 19-21st May, the Richmond Mall were among the first local businesses to support Nelson Tasman Hospice and their new annual appeal ‘Hands Up For Hospice‘. The Richmond Mall supported Hospice in getting our message out. Having three tables set…
As hospice grows and develops to cater for the increasing demand for specialist palliative care in the region, whilst ensuring that it is achieved in a way that provides sustainability into the future, the need to plan and manage change…
Nelson Tasman Hospice is a free service for the people of Nelson Tasman, but it comes at a cost. While we receive 52% of our operating costs via funding from our DHB, we have an annual shortfall of around…
Francesca (Fran) McGuigan is ready to return to nature and shares the journey of how she got there. Lung cancer is often diagnosed late, but you battle it as long as you can. Fran had been battling this disease for…
Catherine is a collector of vintage sewing machines, who recently added another Singer to her collection from our Bridge Street Hospice Shop. A keen sewer, the collection started after beginning the hunt for a machine like her grandmother’s; an Elna…
When Nicole isn’t offering her time to volunteer for community organisations, such as Nelson Tasman Hospice, she is a flight attendant who works for Air New Zealand. During Covid-19, Nicole found herself with more spare time, as there were fewer…
This badge depicts the first ever logo for Hospice services in Nelson. Known as “Hospice at Home”, the service started early in 1987 and was based in an old NMDHB owned house at 96 Waimea Road. Hospice at Home staff…
Georgia Ferris (Gee) is a 25-year-old woman, with the biggest heart and an inspiring story. Gee was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) at 21; following years of misdiagnosis and much heartache, it was a relief to finally have an answer.…
Nelson Tasman Hospice is very lucky to have a team of over 500 volunteers gift their time for the 40 different roles available. Volunteers give Hospice the ability to offer unique services such as hairdressing, flower arranging, life story writing…
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…