Florence Nightingale Agency

25/02/2026

Our team is excited to be part of the Children’s Day Family Event in Blenheim this Sunday, March 1. This free event is all about giving tamariki the chance to engage with fun activities and connect with services that help them grow and thrive. 🌱
Bring the whānau and enjoy a huge range of activities: face painting, arts and crafts, miniature trains, a bouncy castle, race cars, sausage sizzle, ice lollies, Devonshire scones, a family photo opportunity, and so much more.
It’s going to be a wonderful day for the whole community - we hope to see you there! 🌟

11/02/2026

Celebrating Maria today, a truly dedicated support worker who spent nine years giving her heart, time, and care to Florence Nightingale Agency and the kiritaki she supported. Her commitment has made a lasting impact on everyone around her.
As she steps into retirement, Maria says she's feeling a mix of emotions, but is excited to spend more time with her family and continue giving back to her local community. 🤝
We’re incredibly grateful for everything she’s contributed and wish her all the very best. We can’t wait to hear about the wonderful things she does on this next chapter of her journey! 🌟

04/02/2026

Waitangi Day is tomorrow, and we encourage our kiritaki and kaimahi to get involved in a local community event if you can.

Firstport has pulled together an awesome list of events happening across the motu; take a look below! 👇
https://firstport.co.nz/item/event/waitangi-day-2026-around-aotearoa

Wishing everyone a meaningful and enjoyable Waitangi Day ☀️🌿

Find your nearest Waitangi Day celebration.

19/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and acknowledge what an incredible year it has been for us at the Florence Nightingale Agency.

This year has been full of growth, none of which would have been possible without our amazing care staff and office team. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless mahi make a real difference every single day, helping our kiritaki and whānau live well with care, dignity, and respect.

Thank you for the skill and compassion you bring to your work everyday, and for showing through your actions that at the Florence Nightingale Agency we are truly People Who Care.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited for what’s to come in our mission to provide high-quality, person-centred care together.

We wish all our kiritaki and staff a safe, restful, and happy holiday period spent with those closest to you.
Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia 🎄🎆

19/12/2025

Coordinator of the Year: Congratulations Jacqui! 🎉

We’re proud to recognise Jacqui as our very first Coordinator of the Year 🏆

Jacqui consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and leadership, setting a high standard through the quality of her work and the support she provides to those around her. From training new team members and stepping in when needed to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, Jacqui leads by example every day.

She has also represented our team at the Pasifika Conference and is always there to support her colleagues; something that has not gone unnoticed.

As one colleague shared: “Jacqui is very skilled and always steps up to help out in complex situations.”

Thank you, Jacqui, for your professionalism, reliability, and commitment to the team. This recognition is so well deserved 👏✨

17/12/2025

Today we're celebrating Elizabeth, our Advanced Support Worker of the Year! 🎉

In her nearly two years as an Advanced Support Worker, Elizabeth has been quick, friendly, and always ready to help, often stepping in at short notice to support trainings and go above and beyond in her role. Her mahi is always appreciated by the team and she more than deserves this award. Ka pai! 🙌

07/11/2025

We were incredibly moved to receive this stunning taonga gifted to our Christchurch office by Deanna Morgan and her whānau, as a gesture of appreciation for the mahi of our Florence Nightingale team.

The wood print, handcrafted by Deanna, depicts the Matariki star; a significant and treasured symbol in Māori culture, which symbolises the Māori New Year and the connection between the earth and the sky.

We are deeply honoured and grateful for this heartfelt gift. Thank you to Deanna and her whānau for sharing this with us, so beautiful and appreciated!

05/11/2025

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, together with Care On Call, we chose to support Look Good Feel Better NZ, an organisation that supports people living with cancer through free programmes that boost confidence, wellbeing, and help them feel like themselves again during treatment.

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing team, our donation drive raised $280 to support their incredible mahi!

To wrap up our campaign, we held a vibrant Pink Day at our Ops Conference; a chance to come together as a team, raise awareness, and show support for people and whānau affected by cancer.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, dressed up, and helped make this month so meaningful. Your generosity and aroha have made a real difference 🩷

27/10/2025

Last week we celebrated the opening of our beautiful new Invercargill office; he rā whakahirahira!
It was a truly special occasion, bringing together most of our dedicated team (minus a few due to weather restrictions), including those who travelled from Otago, and David, our CEO, who joined us from Auckland. We were also honoured to have our local NASC colleagues attend and share in the celebration. He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa i tae mai.
This new space provides us with a friendly, calm, and inviting environment in which we are excited to be able to share it with our support staff, clients, and the wider community.
Moments like these remind us of the importance of coming together - whanaungatanga - celebrating progress, and creating spaces that support wellbeing - hauora -and collaboration - mahi tahi.
If you're in the area, we warmly invite you to stop by, say hello to the Invercargill team, and take a look around. We would love to welcome you and show you what makes this new space so special.

22/10/2025

We’re thinking of all our kiritaki, support workers, and their whānau across the South Island as the severe weather warnings continue.

Please take extra care and keep an eye on the latest updates and follow the official advice for your local area; stay indoors, and avoid driving unless you absolutely have to. If you do need to travel, go slowly and arrive safely.

Your wellbeing matters to us. Look after yourselves, and each other. 🫂

Roofs have been damaged as workers are urged to stay at home as winds lash Wellington, Wairarapa, and the South Island.

20/10/2025

Warm Diwali wishes to everyone in our community who is celebrating today, from all of us at Florence Nightingale Agency!
May the Festival of Lights bring brightness and joy to you and your whānau, and the year ahead be filled with peace, prosperity, and new beginnings. 🪔

14/10/2025

Our incredible Christchurch team hit Hagley Park over the weekend for the Pink Ribbon Walk, and the energy was just amazing 😊

It was such a privilege to walk alongside survivors, supporters, and whānau; every step filled with hope, love, and a whole lot of pink! 🩷🎀

We’re so proud to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and be part of such a meaningful event that brings our community together each year. Kia kaha!