Finding Solace in Human Connection Loss and grief are a part of life, but that doesn’t make them any easier to navigate. For John Butt, the passing of his beloved wife Dorothy left a gaping hole in his life. But as he adjusted to his new reality, he found comfort in an unexpected place: Waipuna…
We want to say THANK YOU to all the local businesses who took part in Shorts 4 Hospice 2024! You raised the hemline, raised funds, and raised awareness for Waipuna Hospice, and we are so grateful. We must also thank everyone who donated to their fundraising efforts – without the support of business and people…
In Honour of Mum In 2018, Odette Soutar’s mother, Kay, passed away after a battle with cancer. Kay spent the last four months of her life receiving invaluable care from Waipuna Hospice. Determined to honour the support her mother received, Odette decided to step out of her comfort zone and take part in a fight…
Make Every Moment Count A letter from Richard Thurlow Hi all, I write this just before I head off to the UK to visit my Mum and Dad and wider family. Why did I write this that way? “Mum and Dad and wider family”… well it’s that part of living around the other side of…
“It hasn’t been one-size-fits-all.” At Waipuna Hospice we know that dying looks different for everyone. We believe in providing people-centred care that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, rather than simply treating the disease. This is something that the Benvies have experienced firsthand. Click here to donate and help people like the…
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…