Hospice West Auckland

18/03/2026

17/03/2026

It was wonderful to host such a great group of attendees to our Fundamentals of Palliative Care course last week.

Bringing together people from a range of backgrounds and roles, this end-of-life programme is designed for both registered and non-registered healthcare professionals who care for people with a palliative care need.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to build knowledge, confidence, and compassionate care in our community.

17/03/2026

✨ It’s all happening at our Twilight Treasures Market! ✨

Get ready for an evening full of incredible finds, great vibes, and seriously exciting giveaways 🎉

As well as a huge array of stalls and food trucks, we’ve got amazing FREE prize draws up for grabs:
🔥 A summer BBQ package for your next summer feast (kindly donated by Mitre 10 MEGA Westgate)
❄️ A portable fridge/freezer to keep things cool (kindly donated by Burnsco)
🎁 A hamper packed with goodies

And the best part? Our prize draws will be hosted by none other than the incredible award-winning Rena Owen 🤩

Come along, soak up the atmosphere, support a great cause, and you might just head home with something extra special…

📍 Don’t miss it – bring your friends, your whānau, and your treasure-hunting spirit! Twilight Treasures Market: Friday 20th March, 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Flair The Store, 2B Topere Way, Westgate.

16/03/2026

We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to A Supported Life for creating these stunning Whakawātea Blessing Bowls for our He Whare Korowai – Home From Home facility. These woodfired ceramic taonga, featuring unique designs in beautiful blue and turquoise glazes, took several months for a team of six (led by the talented Steve) to create. It was a pleasure to meet Ruben and Jared from that creative team to receive and bless these wonderful gifts.

These bowls are used as part of our Poroporoaki Final Farewell. Filled with water and placed outside the room after someone has passed in our whare, they provide a space for whānau, kaimahi, and manuhiri to cleanse and whakanoa as they leave that sacred space. They help us honour the mana and memory of the life cared for, while gently preparing the room for those who will follow.

Your gift helps us care for people and their whānau in some of the most tender moments of their lives. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.

15/03/2026

We are extremely grateful to Harcourts Foundation New Zealand for their generous grant for two desktop Sphygmomanometers, four hand-held Sphygmomanometers and two cuffs.

“The diagnostic equipment generously donated by Harcourts allows our team to effectively assess patients in the community, including evaluating the effects of medications and identifying potential palliative care emergencies. It will significantly enhance quality of care, with greater comfort and reassurance for both patients and their families,” says Stella McFarlane, GM Healthcare Services at Hospice West Auckland.

Thank you, once again, for your continued support that allows us to provide quality care to those in need in our West Auckland community - we truly appreciate it.

12/03/2026

We are thrilled to have the legendary award-winning New Zealand actress Rena Owen joining us at our Twilight Treasures Market next Friday 20th March! Don't miss this free community event celebrating 40 years of Hospice West Auckland.



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12/03/2026

Hospice's Twilight Treasures Market - Free Prize Draw and Special Guest Alert! 🥳

Everyone who attends our Twilight Treasures Market will go into the draw to win this incredible Brass Monkey 25l fridge/freezer, generously donated by Burnsco! The lucky winner will be drawn on the night at 7:00pm, by our very special guest, award-winning New Zealand actress Rena Owen! You don't want to miss this - mark your diaries now and we'll see you there!

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10/03/2026

We’re proud to share a beautiful story about the power of learning in Hospice care 💛

Our latest article highlights Rosina and her lifelong love of learning and caring for others, and the impact of the Hospice NZ – Living Every Moment Fundamentals of Palliative Care training programme. It’s a heartfelt example of how education impacts on those working in the care sector and ultimately benefits the people and whānau they care for every day.

Rosina’s story reflects the compassion and dedication that sit at the heart of Hospice care. Thank you to Hospice New Zealand for recognising the importance of this learning and the difference it makes across Aotearoa.

Read the full story here: https://www.hwa.org.nz/2026/02/09/a-badge-of-pride-honouring-rosinas-love-of-learning-and-care/