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A proud day for Hibiscus Hospice
From humble beginnings as a branch of the North Shore Hospice back in 1985, Hibiscus Hospice has steadily established and grown its own community palliative care service. Another milestone in ..
New Board Appointments
At the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 26th September, the following changes to the board were proposed and accepted: Paul Baldwin has resigned as Chair after a year of service. We’d like..
Hibiscus Hospice Inpatient Unit has the green light
Hibiscus Hospice has the green light to open its six-bed inpatient unit on September 28 having achieved initial certification after a rigorous Ministry of Health audit. The unit is a 24/7 sh..
Hibiscus Coast Hospice adopts new national logo
Along with many hospices around New Zealand Hibiscus Coast Hospice has adopted the new national logo. General Manager Winsome Stretch says that a national logo is part of increasing awareness th..
All About People helping Hospice
Implementing Health and Safety systems and procedures is more about preventing injuries than anything else but often businesses find complying with the legalisation can be time consuming, confus..
Marilyn’s Journey
In 1996 my father was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 84 years old. When he was offered chemotherapy he asked staff at the hospital to save it for a younger person who would benefit more from it. I..
Research near the end of life
Professor Rod MacLeod, Medical Director, Hibiscus Coast Hospice, and the need to improve our understanding of all aspects of palliative care Rod MacLeod Palliative care has been a distinct c..
Country Home and Garden Tour 2009
Sunday 15th March 10am – 5pm Ten magnificently presented homes in Dairy Flat will be opened to the public on Sunday March 15th as part of the fifth annual Hibiscus Coast Hospic..
Hospice benefits from NGA legacy
Hibiscus Coast Hospice has been fortunate to share in the estimated $125,000 that has been raised for the community through events held by the Northern Gateway Alliance (NGA) since construction o..
The Northern Gateway Toll Road – Final Public Open Day in support of Hospice
The Northern Gateway Toll Road – Final Public Open Day in support of Hospice On Sunday 7th December the Northern Gateway Alliance (NGA) will be having a final public open day of the new toll road..
Springtime is spring cleaning time
Just as nature stirs the birds into action, longer and warmer days generate a desire to clean out cluttered cupboards and overflowing drawers, says Whangaparaoa Hospice Shoppe manager Gael Brooks. ..
Hospice appoints new chaplain
Looking back, Hibiscus Coast Hospice’s newly appointed chaplain, Sherri Weinberg, says her call to the ministry was one she did not understand at the time. “I had completed my training in Social W..
New World Orewa adds BIG dollars for Hospice Awareness Week
New World Orewa adds BIG dollars for Hospice Awareness Week Check-out operators at New World Orewa turned Hospice Awareness Week into a team event raising $9,181 for Hibiscus Coast Hospice...
Northern Gateway Toll Road Open Day Success
Northern Gateway Toll Road Open Day Success The Northern Gateway Alliance (NGA) is delighted to announce it has collected more than $15,300 for local charity Hibiscus Coast Hospice. The ma..
Plane crash survivor lucky winner in charity auction
Eight months ago Nick Eagleson was nearly killed in plane crash in the South Island. But on March 6th Mr Eagleson and fiancée Karen Forsyth bravely looked to a brighter future by being the success..
Champion auctioneer to take G J Gardner ‘Free Home for Hospice’ to market
Then only thing more exciting than an auction called by a professional is one called by a champion! At 6pm Thursday 6th March Harcourts National Auction Manager, Phil McGoldrick, will be makin..
Grand day for a grand opening
Tuesday January 29th 2008 will long be remembered as a very special day in the history of Hibiscus Coast Hospice. Guests sheltered in the shade of the marquee and the official party sat beneat..
Two new outlets takes Hospice Shoppes to four
Recently appointed Hospice Shoppe Manager Gael Brooks is not one for allowing the grass to grow under her feet. Within days of becoming Hibiscus Coast Hospice’s first ever salaried retail m..
Stories in the key of life
Hospice Medical Director Professor Rod MacLeod devotes one day a week to writing. His stories are about people dealing with adversity – stories at the end of life he calls them. A further ..
Hospice moves into John Dee Crescent
On Monday 12th November 2007 Hibiscus Coast Hospice realised a five year dream by moving into a brand new, purpose-built facility in John Dee Crescent. This has been a mammoth undertaking and was..
G J Gardner Free Home for Hospice almost complete
Landscape designers are the last of a long line of people who have contributed to the G J Gardner Home in Grand Drive. Free Home for Hospice is the vision of Ross Morley of G J Gardner Homes ..
Key handed to Hospice
On Friday October 26th the keys to the G J Gardner Free Home for Hospice were handed to Hospice Chairman Howard Jury. Building and donating the three-bedroomed home at 126 Grand Drive Orewa to..
$50,000 from The Lion Foundation takes us to within a whisker of our target
An incredibly generous donation of $50,000 towards final construction of the new facility in John Dee Crescent means we have just $75,000 to go reach the $7 million target. Chairman Howard Jur..
Hospice nurse wins prestigious international scholarship
Andrea Zwart has won a coveted US$3,000 scholarship from the Hospice Education Trust in Maine, USA. Next year she will be expanding her level of expertise at a two-week Hospice and Palliative ..
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