Rainbow Place

16/11/2025

The Farmers Christmas Bauble & Trees of Remembrance campaign is back!

If you love collecting the iconic Farmers Christmas baubles — or you’re simply hunting for a special ornament to brighten your tree — this year’s beautiful holly-inspired design is the perfect keepsake.

By purchasing a bauble at your local Farmers store (Centre Place, The Base, Chartwell, Matamata, or Thames), you’re not just decorating your tree… you’re also supporting Hospice Waikato and the work we do through Rainbow Place for children and their families. 💛

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing generosity and heartfelt support from Farmers stores across Aotearoa.

From all of us at Rainbow Place and Hospice Waikato — Meri Kirihimete! 🎄

The Farmers Christmas Bauble & Trees of Remembrance campaign is back!

If you’re a regular collector of the Farmers Christmas baubles, or just looking for that special trinket to brighten your tree, this year’s holly-inspired bauble might be the perfect addition.
When you purchase a bauble at your local Farmers store — Centre Place, The Base, Chartwell, Matamata, or Thames — you’re also making a meaningful donation to Hospice Waikato.
A huge thank you to Farmers for their continued and heartfelt support of hospices throughout New Zealand.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Hospice Waikato!

13/11/2025

🎄🎁 The Breeze Waikato 99.4FM were down at our Lake Road Hospice Shop today, spreading some festive cheer! 🎶✨

It’s the perfect time to pop in and explore all the amazing Hospice Shops across the Waikato — you’ll find unique Christmas treasures, gifts, and goodies galore. Every purchase helps support Hospice Waikato and Rainbow Place with the incredible care we provide to our community.

31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Rainbow Place! 👻
Wishing all our amazing children, whānau, and supporters a day full of fun, smiles, and just the right amount of spooky!
However you spend today — dressing up, trick-or-treating, crafting, or simply enjoying time together — we hope it’s filled with joy and laughter. 🧡
Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to share your spook-tacular costumes with us! 👀✨

29/10/2025

A big, warm Rainbow Place hug to all of our amazing children and families who celebrated a birthday in October! 🌈

Whether your month was filled with quiet moments, big parties, or something perfectly in between. We hope it was filled with joy, laughter, and the people who make your world feel safe and loved.

24/10/2025

An amazing day out at the NZCB golf tournament. Thank you to everyone for supporting us.

20/10/2025

The light of Diwali continues to shine! ✨

We hope all our Rainbow Place families and friends who celebrated Diwali had a beautiful time filled with joy, colour, and connection.

Diwali is a wonderful reminder of the power of light, love, and community, values we hold close here at Rainbow Place every day.

Wishing everyone happiness, peace, and plenty of sparkle as the celebrations continue!

14/10/2025

Today we pause to honour Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day.

We remember the little ones gone too soon, and hold in our hearts all parents, siblings, whānau, and friends who carry the love and grief of a baby lost.

On this day, bereaved parents, whanau and friends around the world light a candle at 7:00pm in memory of their precious baby or babies. We begin the wave of light in Aotearoa, setting off a continuous wave of light and aroha that wraps around the globe.

To all who grieve, you are not alone.

13/10/2025

It’s Save the Kiwi Week!

Kiwi are a precious taonga of Aotearoa, but these special birds are endangered. This week is all about raising awareness and taking action to ensure kiwi will be here for future generations.

From supporting conservation efforts to protecting our natural environment, every little step makes a difference. Together, we can help the kiwi thrive.

art by the amazing Art by Dannika Tukua

10/10/2025

One of our amazing Rainbow Place kids, Chases journey to a new heart , is featured in the latest Hospice Waikato newsletter!
We love it when you come to stay, Chase 🤩
Have a read 👇

Spend a few moments reading the Hospice Waikato September newsletter. It's the best way to catch up on what we have been doing and see how your support makes a difference. Online now - bit.ly/47hDFH2

09/10/2025

🎩🧢👒 Hats On for Children’s Palliative Care! 👒🧢🎩

Today we put our hats on to raise awareness for children’s palliative care around the world. This day reminds us that every child deserves access to love, comfort, and specialised care, no matter where they live.

At Rainbow Place, we’re proud to stand with children, families, and teams everywhere, working together to make a difference.

So, pop on your favourite hat, snap a photo, and join us in showing support!

08/10/2025

💜 October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month 💜

This month, we stand alongside all the incredible children and families living with Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects communication, movement, and everyday life in profound ways.

At Rainbow Place, we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of our Rett community. Every smile, every small step, every connection matters. 💫

Let’s spread understanding, compassion, and hope, because awareness leads to inclusion, and inclusion changes lives. 💜

05/10/2025

Today we stand with children, young people, and families living with cerebral palsy. This day is about raising awareness, celebrating abilities, and recognising the strength, resilience, and love that surrounds those on this journey.

At Rainbow Place, we are honoured to support children and whānau as they navigate both challenges and achievements — every milestone matters, and every story is unique and important.

Let’s work together for a world that is more inclusive, supportive, and full of opportunity.