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Host A Cuppa For Hospice - NSTA 14th May 2013
Hospice North Shore Fundraising Manager Moira Marcroft and Shortland St star Amanda Billing helped launch the Hospice Cuppa Campaign on April 30th at Hospice North Shore. Read more.
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'A Better Death' - NSTA 9th May 2013
Jan Wickens is Hospice North Shore's longest serving community nurse with over 24 years experience in palliative care behind her. She says that death is not the dark taboo subject it was a few decades ago. Read more |
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Anchors Growing Communities Initiative - NSTA 2nd May 2013
Three North Shore charities, including Hospice North Shore, have been the lucky recipients of donations from Anchor's Growing Communities initiative. Read more.
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Donations Just Hospice's Cup Of Tea - NZ Herald 1st May 2013
Tea, coffee and baked treats will be used to raise money for palliative care in Auckland this month.This year’s Hospice Cuppa was launched yesterday at Hospice North Shore Takapuna by the patron of the service, former TV newsreader Judy Bailey. Read more |
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Challenge Worth The Effort - NSTA 5th March 2013
They did it! North Shore Times reporters complete the Coastal Challenge and for their amazing efforts, raised over $700 for Hospice North Shore. Read more. |
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Ready To Run For Hospice - NSTA 21st February 2013
Rock hopping is a perilous activity when your legs feel like jelly. Three North Shore Times reporters spent 3 months training for the Coastal Challenge, taking on the full 17km option which proved more difficult than originally anticipated. Read more.
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Wrapping Brings Big Rewards - NSTA 19th February 2013
Gift wrapping at Westfield malls last Christmas generated a phenomenal gift of over $12,000 in donations for Hospice North Shore. The gift wrapping service was offered for two weeks leading up to Christmas. Read more.
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Auckland Welsh Choir Raising Money for Hospice - NSTA February 14th 2013
The Auckland Welsh Choir returned to Takapuna for it's annual celebration in tribute to St. David, the patron saint of Wales. The choir raised money for the Hospice North Shore by donating profits from the ticket sales. Read more. |
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Reporters Take On The Coastal Challenge for Hospice - NSTA February 7th 2013
As North Shore Times journalists we interact with people at the cul face of our local community everyday. This is one way for us to demonstrate our support and commitment to our region.” read more |
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Riro really "not ashamed" to go Hairless for Hospice - NSTA November 6th 2012
Riro Marett, 80, says she has decided to grow old disgracefully. The retired Girl Guide leader from Milford is preparing to go Hairless for Hospice this summer in support of Hospice North Shore. "I'm not ashamed to run around with a bald head, especially seeing it is for a good causes," Mrs Marett says. read more |
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Patient says 'thanks' - NSTA October 30th 2012
Given just two weeks to live in June this year. Chris Wykes says she will continue to hold out for a miracle. It is hard to believe the Greenhithe woman has terminal cancer in almost every organ of her body. But not one to dwell on her illness, Ms Wykes, 61, is planning a fundraising concert, Rock the Hithe, on November 25 to repay Hospice North Shore. read more |
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Baker Utilising Power of Flour - NSTA August 2912
Every Tuesday morning 83 year old Don Evans dusts off his baking sheet and makes a batch of warm scones for people in the community.
Mr Evans says he was never much help in the kitchen but three months ago his "lovely" neighbour Claire Baldie gave him a lemonade scone recipe and he's been baking up a storm ever since. read more |
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Q & A - Gaynor Larsen - Fundraising NZ June 2012
FNZ: W W hat five people (famous or otherwise, dead or alive, and including one other fundraiser) would you invite to a dinner party, and why?
Gaynor: Sir Peter Blake, Sir Edmund Hillary, Fred Hollows because they were so inspirational, got stuck in and did it and were true leaders, making a difference to so many. Mal Warwick fundraising guru and John Key because he needs to know what goes on for those doing the hard yards of fundraising and volunteering! read more |
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New Hospice Boss Welcomed - NSTA 3 July 2012
A former nurse with almost two decades' experience at hospice has taken over the reins at the North Shore hub. Jan Nichols has been appointed as Hospice North Shore's new Chief Executive and was welcomed with a powhiri attended by almost 100 people at the Takapuna centre. read more |
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Channel Mag - May 2012
This month at North Shore Hospice.....
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For Your Mum - Don't Forget Hospice's Gifts for Good
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Hospice Appeal Week 14th - 20th May
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Businesses supporting their Local Hospice during May
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North Shore Male Choir "Music Spectacular" read more
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Grateful for hospice help - NSTA 25 May 2012
This year North Shore Hospice expects to care for more than 550 terminally ill patients and their families. Running on limited government funding, the non-profit organisation must raise around $3 million to break even. For their annual appeal week North Shore Hospice set their target high hoping they could raise $100,000. read more |
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A place of real caring - NSTA 15 May 2012
A year ago 46-year-old Richard Fegan would pass the hospice on his early morning runs.Now he is under their care."I used to look inside and think it was where people go to die or for the very old. I had no idea what it was really like," he says. The Birkenhead resident was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in March last year. read more |
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It's about quality living - Sunday Star Times May 2012
End of life care is underfunded and medical graduates under trained, so people look for changes in euthanasia laws because they are scared there is no other option, a leading specialist says. Associate Professor Rod MacLeod said New Zealand's health workforce did not "fully understand the benefits of modern palliative care" read more |
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Cushions ease the pain - NSTA 18 May 2012
One woman's hobby is touching the hearts of cancer sufferers around Auckland. Gerti Weber has made more than 100 heart cushions to ease the pain of cancer patients, especially those recovering from breast cancer. Among those benefiting are North Shore Hospice patients. Ms Weber is a Whangaparaoa resident, has recruited 10 others from the Hibiscus Coast Embroiders. read more |
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A cuppa tea for Hospice - NSTA 11 May 2012
Sitting down for a cuppa and a slice of cake with friends is at the centre of hospice fundraising efforts this month. The Hospice Cuppa campaign was launched at a lavish high tea on May 3. Former All Black Alan Whetton spoke in support of the cause and singer Tina Cross entertained guests with an a cappella performance. read more |
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Celebs sip tea for charity - NSTA 3 May 2012
Auckland celebrities gathered on Friday for a cup of tea to raise awareness for Hospice New Zealand. Among the supporters at the Hospice Cuppa event were Warriors player Michael Luck, TV cook Annabelle White, Colin Mathura-Jeffree and entertainer Tina Cross who sang. read more |
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This month at North Shore Hospice - Channel Apr 2012
It has been happening at Hospice North Shore this month. read more
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2012/2013 Entertainment Books
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Don't forget Mother's Day - Sunday 13 May
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Coastal Challenge - We Did It!
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Welsh Singers Warm up - NSTA 28 Feb 2012
The Auckland Welsh Choir shot to fame during the Rugby World Cup but is coming back to its roots with a St David's Day concert in Takapuna next month. The concert is titled Celtic Colours Around the World and explores the music of Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England. read more |
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Coastal Challenge - Weekend Herald Feb 2012
The Coastal Challenge has come along way since it first began many years ago as the "Sausage Run". It was created as an official event in 2003, but the North Shore Coastal event started as a group of men and women training for Ironman. read more |
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Dumpers cost Hospice plenty - NSTA 16 Feb 2012
A charity that helps people with terminal illness us having to waste thousands of dollars on rubbish dump fees each year. People are dumping rubbish outside Hospice North Shore's shops each night and the charity has to pay for it to be taken to the tip. read more |
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Coastal Challenge an Adventure - NSTA 5 Jan 2012
The Coastal Challenge is more like an adventure than a simple run or walk event. read more. Click here to check out Hospice North Shore's Coastal Challenge page and here to sponsor our team the Hospice Hobblers. |
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Messages for Lost Loved Ones - NSTA 15 Dec 2012
Television presenter Judy Bailey wants North Shore families to remember those who can't be with us on Christmas Day. The Hospice North Shore patron is supporting the Trees for Remembrance programme. read more |
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Bucket List of Dreams Unfulfilled - NZ Herald
A brave mother given two months to live after cancer spread through her body has died before she could fulfill her last ambitions. Natalie Murphy was trying to cram her lifetime into a few weeks. read more |
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Baking for Hospice - TV One Dec 2011
Nessie Chan and her "Baking for Hospice" was featured in Asia Downunder - TV One on the 4 December as part of a link with volunteer awareness and Asian volunteers in the community. View programme |
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Dying Mum making most of life - NZ Herald
Cancer-stricken woman is determined to cram
a lifetime of love and joy into the few weeks she has left. How you can help. Hospice North Shore are currently supporting and working with Natalie and her family. read more |
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Take up the Challenge - Channel Mag Dec 2011
In celebration of becoming the Charity Partner for the 10th Annual Coastal Challenge, Hospice North Shore have entered a team to run the 33km Full Monty Relay.
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Judy's Gift of Life - NZ Womans Weekly Nov 2011
Watching a friend die from a terminal illness is something Judy Bailey has had the misfortune of facing several times. But while losing a loved one is painful, Judy says she felt a sense of peace knowing her close friends were in hospice care during their final days. read more |
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Hospice on Facebook - Channel Mag Nov 2011
Yes, Hospice North Shore has finally joined the 21st Century and created a Facebook page, thanks to the support and expertise of our friends at Vero Insurance. read more |
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Prisoners' Carvings Welcomed by Hospice - NSTA 29 Nov 2011
Three carvings by artists in prison have found a new home at Hospice North Shore. They were handed over to hospice at a ceremony at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo in August and then unveiled at hospice during a dawn ceremony on November 21. read more |
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Abuse Horrifies - NSTA 3 Nov 2011
We were horrified to read of the abuse that Albany Pak ‘n Save received for turning away a charity collector (18 th October). read more |
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Your Designer Wardrobe is in the Bag - NSTA
Hospice stores are calling on people to "give it up" to raise funds for hospice services.
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Handover - NSTA Oct 2011
The Warehouse Glenfield admin team member Tracy Harding handed over a cheque for $6499 to North Shore Hospice Fundraising Development Co-ordinator Carol Herbert from money raised through the store's plastic bag sales.
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Shore Support for Hospice - Channel Mag Oct 2011
We would like to thank the North Shore community for helping us help so many in our community who are living with a terminal illness.
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Hospice Ladies Share Birthdays - NSTA Sept 2011
Sharing an 80th birthday is not the only thing volunteers Shirley Prouse and Steel Chambers have in common.
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