News & Events

We are delighted to announce that Hospice Taranaki has been awarded a grant of $4,526 to purchase two specialised beds for patient use in the community.  We are receiving the funds via the Hospice NZ Grants Programme, proudly supported by the Harcourts Foundation.  This grant assists us in providing patients with a safe, healthy and comfortable environment during a stage of li ...

Hospice Taranaki received the following information from Emma Powell: "My name is Emma Powell, I am a doctor at Auckland City Hospital, and also a good friend of Jonathon Snowden. Jono and his family had a lot to do with Hospice Taranaki before he passed away earlier this year from oesophageal cancer.  His family and his fiancé Katie have said on numerous occasions how wonder ...

The Urenui & District Lions Club present their annual Ambrose Charity Golf Tournament to be held at the Urenui Golf Club on Saturday 7th December 2019, 9.30 am start.  There will be teams of six competitors.  The entry fee is $20 person - $120 per team.  For further information contact the Urenui Golf Club. All proceeds from this tournament will go to Hospice Taranaki.  $ ...

Sarah and Jason Johnson, the Directors of Hopaholics Brewery in Greymouth, have developed a craft beer called Little Red, and 10% of the profits from this beer will be coming to Hospice Taranaki.  The information that Sarah sent regarding this beer, and the reasons for the involvement with Hospice, is as follows: The beer is a red session ale, named for our friend Warren's red ...

On 15 October 2019 Ballentynes Fashion Central held a fashion night with the proceeds coming to Hospice Taranaki.  It was a very successful night, and was enjoyed by all who attended.  The sum of $1,353 was raised which will be used to assist Hospice Taranaki with providing care free of charge to our patients and their families/whanau. Grateful thanks to Judy Drummond and her t ...

Attention everyone submitting our receipts for a tax credit.  We have learned that the IRD have tweaked/changed their processes and we need to adjust our receipts for you. If you are still putting your paperwork together for the IRD, please ensure you send them the complete receipt letter with the attached receipt.  When you cut along the cut line and only submit the bottom po ...

The Stratford HospiceShop will celebrate being open in this current location for four years - pop into the HospiceShop for extra specials the week of 10 - 15 June 2019. ...

There comes a time in the life of artists when their creativity begets recognition; and with that recognition comes an expectation that the artist should now “give back”. This idea came while the very first butterfly evolved from my studio… Butterflies are a strong symbol of life. They embody endurance, change and hope, which can remind us of renewal and rebirth.  In the lik ...

This year's Fabricarna event will be held on Saturday 14th September 2019 from 9 am to noon. If you wish to be involved with this event, contact email is lfr@xtra.co.nz or phone (06) 758 5101 to talk to Marice Richardson about hiring a table space to sell your fabric, craft making materials, etc. ...

The Hospice Taranaki knitting stalls are starting this month.  Here is the schedule of stalls for this winter. ...