Rambling Rich – April 2024 Waipuna Hospice is a member of the Te Manawa Taki region and to assist with planning and equitable service provision across this diverse and large region, we are joining our sister hospices in the region in an alliance. Many of you will have heard about the constant pressure and change…
Cultivating Compassion: A Collective Effort of Serenity Nestled along the banks of the tranquil Wairoa River, Waipuna Hospice is a sanctuary amidst lush surroundings. It offers solace to hospice patients and their loved ones during life’s most difficult times. Many who visit our grounds comment upon its calming beauty, a testament to the respite it…
Passionate for Palliative Care Bee (right) and colleague Judy at our Superhero Walk Our Superhero Walk, where people in our community pledged to raise funds for Waipuna Hospice and honour those they love, recently wrapped up for 2024. Bee McKinnon, a nurse in our Inpatient Unit, took part and raised $592 to support our work!…
The Power of Loose Change Mike and Angela have owned Bakers of Bethlehem since August 2019, selling delicious bakery treats along SH2. Their filled rolls and sandwiches are a common sight in our lunchroom! If you have visited this wonderful bakery to get your own tasty treats, you may have spotted a Waipuna Hospice donation…
Coming Together for Good The work of Waipuna Hospice wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible volunteers and local organisations. We have been very lucky to recently have awesome organisations and community groups support us with volunteer days and fundraisers. BECA Volunteer Day A group from BECA spruced up some wooden furniture from…
Superhero Success Thanks to our incredible superheroes and community, we raised $21,606.58!! For four weeks, local heroes fundraised for Waipuna Hospice, reaching out to their networks for support. Then, on 16 March, participants and community members came together at the Superhero Celebration Walk to honour and celebrate the heroes in their lives. Attendees put on…
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…
Move with Meaning: 2024 Superhero Walk to Honour Our Heroes and Support Waipuna Hospice We all have heroes in our lives. The ones that hold a special place in our hearts and are there for you through thick and thin. The Waipuna Hospice Superhero Walk came about as a way to honour and celebrate them,…
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,…