About

We are the national organisation representing all hospice services in New Zealand.

Our purpose is to lead and support the hospice movement in New Zealand, working to ensure equity of access and consistent delivery of palliative and end of life care for New Zealanders.

All hospices in New Zealand are independently governed and managed at a local level. Our goal is to give voice to their interests, views and concerns. We work in partnership with all hospices to ensure people needing end of life hospice care are well supported.  We are an organisation based on a membership structure, find out more about membership here. 

We are a small and dedicated team based in Wellington. You can meet the team here.

Our impact

Each year hospice services throughout the country provide palliative care to over 10,000 people who die. Take a look at the impact of hospices across New Zealand, and find out more about our strategic vision.
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Our Publications & Research

Explore Hospice New Zealand's latest publications, including annual reports, strategic plans, research and advocacy.

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Hospice needs you

There are lots of ways you can support hospice, from becoming a partner, taking part in an event, supporting your local Hospice, making a donation, or leaving a gift in...

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Our people

Gretchen Leuthart

Communications Manager

Devon Diggle

Senior Advisor

Rebecca Gibson

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Jacqui Swain

Education Programmes Manager

Emily Edwards

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

Governance

Hospice NZ is governed by a Board which implements the national body’s vision and strategic plan. The Board is made of up two independent directors as well as elected representatives from amongst the hospice membership.
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Our history

Read about the history of Te Kahu Pairuri o Aotearoa / Hospice New Zealand and our special symbol, the Kōwhai.

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