Franklin Hospice

07/10/2025

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week NZ | 6 –12 October 2025 💚
This week we’re joining communities across Aotearoa to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week — a time to pause, connect, and .

At Franklin Hospice, we know how important it is to look after our mental wellbeing — whether you’re caring for others, grieving a loss, or simply navigating everyday life. 💛

This year’s theme encourages us to refill our emotional “tank” by focusing on the Five Ways to Wellbeing:
🌿 Connect – Reach out to friends, whānau, or neighbours.
🤲 Give – Offer a kind word, a smile, or a helping hand.
👣 Take Notice – Slow down and appreciate the small moments.
💪 Be Active – Move your body in a way that feels good.
🧠 Keep Learning – Try something new or rediscover an old hobby.

Let’s take care of ourselves and each other — because wellbeing grows when we do it together.

If you or someone you know needs support, you’re not alone. Visit mhaw.nz
for ideas, tools, and stories.

06/10/2025

💻✨ A big thank you to the Chenery Memorial Trust for their generous grant, which has enabled us to replace our CEO’s laptop. Your support keeps our team connected and our care running smoothly. 🧡

02/10/2025

🌼 Want to make a difference in your community?

Join us for one of our Volunteer Information Sessions and learn how you can support Franklin Hospice. Whether you have a little time or a lot, your help means the world to us—and the people we care for.

🗓️ Tuesday 14 October 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Franklin Hospice – 29 Hall Street, Pukekohe

Come along, ask questions, and see if volunteering with us is right for you.
💛 Everyone’s welcome—no pressure, just information.

To RSVP or find out more, email karena@franklinhospice.org.nz

01/10/2025

Thank you, Franklin!
Thanks to your votes in Z Energy’s Good in the Hood campaign, Franklin Hospice has received $1,558 to support local patients and their whānau.
A huge thank you to Z Energy for backing community care, and to everyone who popped a token in our box — your support truly makes a difference. 🧡
Because of you, more people in our community can receive hospice care, free of charge, when they need it most.

30/09/2025

We're excited to be a part of the Barfoot & Thompson Pukekohe, Pokeno and Tuakau annual "We're Giving Back" campaign! When you list and sell your property with them, not only will you receive a marketing rebate*, but you’ll also help us. With your nomination of Franklin Hospice, we'll receive a generous $500 donation! For more details, please reach out to the Barfoot & Thompson team. Thank you for your support!
T&Cs:
This offer is available through Barfoot & Thompson Pokeno, Pukekohe or Tuakau branches only, and is valid from 1st September 2025 to 31st October 2025. To qualify for this $1,500 cashback you must list your property with Barfoot & Thompson Pokeno, Pukekohe or Tuakau branches only and sell your home unconditionally. Your marketing campaign must be equal to or more than $1,500, and your cashback of $1,500 will be refunded upon the unconditional sale of your property. With your help to choose a charity, group or organisation, Barfoot & Thompson will personally donate to them $500 following the unconditional sale of your property. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotional offer.

29/09/2025

What an incredible effort from the Pizzata team and the Pukekohe community!
We’re so grateful to have been the beneficiary of the Italian Long Table Lunch and the amazing $2,000 raised in support of Franklin Hospice.

To everyone who bought a ticket, shared a meal, and supported the event — thank you. Your generosity helps us continue caring for patients and families in our community.

A special acknowledgement to Pizzata for hosting such a beautiful day, and to all the local businesses involved — Franklin Cake House, Your Local Coffee Roasters Bakery, Mr Consistent NZ, and the Pukekohe Business Association — your contributions made this event truly special. 💛

28/09/2025

🎄✨TICKETS ON SALE NOW - Franklin Hospice Quiz Night ✨🎄

Bring your friends, whānau, or workmates for a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition — all while supporting Franklin Hospice!

📅 Sunday 21st November
🕕 Doors open 6.30pm | 🕖 Quiz starts 7pm
💲 $30 per person | $240 for a table of 8

📝 What’s in store?
✨ A fun general knowledge quiz (with a special Christmas section 🎅)
✨ Auctions and raffles with fantastic prizes 🎁
✨ Cash bar and tasty snacks 🍷🍿
✨ Prize for the best festive outfit – think ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa suits, or reindeer ears!

Whether you’re after a unique staff Christmas outing or a great night out with friends, this event has it all.

Tickets:
📧 Email karena@franklinhospice.org.nz
📞 Call 09 238 9376

Come along, join the fun, dress festive, and support compassionate care in our community.

23/09/2025

✨ Climbing for Laura ✨

This September, Franklin local Britt Pratten will take on the challenge of a lifetime — climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895m.

She’s climbing in memory of her dear friend Laura, who was cared for with compassion by Franklin Hospice in her final days.

Britt’s goal is as high as the mountain itself: $5,895 — a dollar for every metre of Kilimanjaro. Every donation will help Franklin Hospice continue supporting patients and whānau to live every moment with dignity, comfort, and compassion.

📝 Read Britt’s full story here:
👉 https://www.franklinhospice.org.nz/climbing-mount-kilimanjaro-for-franklin-hospice/

💚 Support Britt’s climb here:
👉 givealittle.co.nz/cause/in-memory-of-laura-climbing-mt-kilimanjaro

A huge thank you to Britt for honouring Laura’s memory in such a powerful way and for supporting Franklin Hospice through this incredible journey.

Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in memory of Laura to raise $5,895 -one dollar for every metre- to help others facing life’s toughest climb.

19/09/2025

🌿 As Te Wiki o te Reo Māori comes to a close, we reflect on what guides us every day.

Our mission:
“Ratonga atawhaitanga he mea ahuru mōwai”
To provide with compassion, with care, and with comfort.

💚 Thank you for celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with us.
Kia kaha te reo Māori – today and always.

18/09/2025

✨Let’s kōrero correctly!
This Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we’re celebrating 50 years of te reo Māori by taking a moment to pronounce our local place names the right way.

Have a go at practising these Franklin place names 👇
(Swipe for a pronunciation guide!)

Every time we say them correctly, we help strengthen te reo Māori.

Kia kaha te reo Māori!

17/09/2025

🤲 Today’s kupu is Tautoko – support.
We are here to tautoko patients, whānau, and our community every step of the way.

17/09/2025

We're excited to be a part of the Barfoot & Thompson Pukekohe, Pokeno and Tuakau annual "We're Giving Back" campaign! When you list and sell your property with them, not only will you receive a marketing rebate*, but you’ll also help us. With your nomination of Franklin Hospice, we'll receive a generous $500 donation! For more details, please reach out to the Barfoot & Thompson team. Thank you for your support!

T&Cs:
This offer is available through Barfoot & Thompson Pokeno, Pukekohe or Tuakau branches only, and is valid from 1st September 2025 to 31st October 2025. To qualify for this $1,500 cashback you must list your property with Barfoot & Thompson Pokeno, Pukekohe or Tuakau branches only and sell your home unconditionally. Your marketing campaign must be equal to or more than $1,500, and your cashback of $1,500 will be refunded upon the unconditional sale of your property. With your help to choose a charity, group or organisation, Barfoot & Thompson will personally donate to them $500 following the unconditional sale of your property. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotional offer.