A Tale of Love and Loss – Ray Amoore I often reflect on the countless lives that have been touched by the compassionate care provided by Waipuna Hospice. Today, I am honoured to be able to share a letter from Ray Amoore with you. Ray is one of those touched by our care, and now…
Coping with Loss During the Christmas Season Waipuna Hospice Counsellor Karen Schilperoort gives guidance on how to get through Christmas, an often difficult season for those who have lost a loved one. As the Christmas holidays approach, anticipating special occasions can be particularly difficult for families grieving a loss. Families can find meaningful ways to…
All The Stars In The Sky On a sunny day, nestled in the heart of Waipuna Hospice sits Baden Jury, a patient of ours who at the time of this interview was staying in our Inpatient Unit for respite care. 35 years ago, Baden was first diagnosed with cancer and given months to live. But,…
Rambling Rich – December 2023 Kia ora everyone, We have had a busy end to the year with the hospice services under significant pressure during an increasingly under-resourced period for the whole of healthcare. The team are working really hard to cover gaps in the team due to the difficult recruitment environment. With Christmas on…
Die With Great Memories, Not Dreams. A story about Peter Oakes, as told by Pazia Moore. “Quite frankly, it sucks to know I am dying. But that isn’t the whole picture. I’ve also got a life to live in the meantime.” I’m Pazia, the Marketing and Communication Manager at Waipuna Hospice – a role I…
Remember Your Loved Ones with Our Shining Stars Appeal We are proud to introduce our new appeal called Shining Stars where people are invited to donate and dedicate a star in memory of a loved one. Explaining the inspiration behind this appeal, Waipuna Hospice Marketing and Fundraising Director, Sasima Pearce, says this initiative is about…
A Light During My Darkest Days A story by Lisa Fowler Waipuna Hospice cared for us physically and emotionally, preparing us for the difficult journey of grief, loss, and bereavement. With your help, they can continue providing this vital support to people in your community. In 2008, not long before my birthday in August, my…