Franklin Hospice

13/04/2026

Come see us at School Holidays in the Square and be in to win!
Pukekohe Business Association

12/04/2026

🩵This is your opportunity to own a piece of stunning local art, and support Franklin Hospice to care for palliative patients in the Franklin area. 🩵
For more information, including the catalogue, you can go to franklinhospice.org.nz/art-sale/

08/04/2026

🩷Our High Tea is on Sunday, 17 May. 🩷
Early Bird Tickets are now on sale for a limited time. 🧁
Tables of 10, or single tickets available. 🫖
🩷Gather your besties, your sisters or anyone who wants to have some fun supporting an amazing cause. 🩷
Go to https://high-tea-26.raiselysite.com/ and get your tickets before they sell out!

High Tea : Make a donation today to support High Tea

07/04/2026

🩵We are very proud to share the work of local artists who have donated art pieces to be sold to fundraise for Franklin Hospice.

All art can be viewed at their display stores from 13 - 24 April.

Keep an eye out on our socials and we will share where you can view the art and how to purchase.🩵

04/04/2026

This Easter, we’re grateful for the care, compassion, and generosity of our community. Wishing you a safe, gentle and restful long weekend. 🌼🩵

25/03/2026

🩷SAVE THE DATE🩷
Our High Tea planning is underway, pop the date into your diaries. Sunday, 17 May.
Tickets will be available very soon... watch this space... 🩷

23/03/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone that has supported Franklin Hospice this year 🥰

With the tax season approaching, here's how you can maximise your generosity:
Claim your 33.33% tax credit from IRD on any donations made to us over $5 and consider re-gifting this back.
This means a $100 donation could turn into $133 when you return the rebate to us! 💸
Remember all donations directly support patients who are facing life-limiting illnesses and their whānau.

To claim your tax credit in just 3 steps:
1. Log into your 'myIRD' on the IRD website
2. Upload your receipts - we'll send you an annual receipt of all donations in the first week of April
3. IRD will calculate how much you're owed and credit it to your account,
It's really that easy!
For more information visit: .ird.govt.nz/.../claim-tax-credits-for-donations

21/03/2026

Thank you so much Lyn's Quilt Studio. Your incredible donation helps us to care for palliative patients and their whānau in the Franklin community. 🩵

20/03/2026

✨ Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Eid!
May your day be filled with peace, gratitude, and moments that bring you closer to the people you love. Eid Mubarak to you and your families — may this celebration bring light and happiness into your homes. 🌙💛

17/03/2026

🩵Franklin Hospice has welcomed Lydia Charteris as its new Chief Executive.🩵

Lydia brings extensive leadership experience across the not-for-profit sector in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She holds a first class MBA from the University of Otago and is passionate about building strong organisations that serve their communities well. Lydia says stepping into the role at Franklin Hospice feels particularly meaningful: “Hospice holds a very special place in my heart. I grew up around hospice care and saw first-hand the compassion, dignity and humanity that sit at the centre of this work. Because of that, joining Franklin Hospice feels both deeply meaningful and a genuine honour.”

Since starting, Lydia says she has already been struck by the dedication of the team and the strength of support from the wider community. “The care shown to patients and their families, as well as the support staff and volunteers give to one another, is something truly special. It’s clear Franklin Hospice is built on a strong foundation of compassion, skill and community generosity.”

Franklin Hospice provides specialist palliative care and support to people and families across the Franklin region. Lydia says she is looking forward to working alongside staff, volunteers, supporters and the community to continue strengthening hospice services into the future. “Hospice care is about so much more than clinical services. It’s about walking alongside people and their families through some of life’s most challenging moments, ensuring they feel supported, respected and never alone. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Franklin Hospice whānau and I’m excited about the journey ahead.”

16/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's Day!
Karena has been celebrating with her usual style and panache!

13/03/2026

We have loads of exciting events this year, starting with our art expo and auction next month, our High Tea with an exciting guest in May and of course, our Garden Ramble in November...
keep an eye on your emails and on our socials for details coming soon...🩵