Nearly 2500 New Zealanders have applied for a physician-assisted death since the End of Life Choice Act came into effect in November, 2021. As at 24 September, 970 had died this way.
Some advocates of assisted dying want to broaden the eligibility criteria. Hospice CE, Wayne Naylor says better access to palliative care was needed, instead.
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For over two decades, Dilmah has been more than just a tea brand in New Zealand; it’s been a committed supporter of Hospice New Zealand. Since 1997, Dilmah has generously provided every hospice service in the country with all the tea they need, ensuring that patients, families, friends, and staff can enjoy a comforting cup of high-quality tea whenever they need it most.
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We are thrilled to welcome the arrival of the new ‘He Puka Ārahi Kaimanaaki Pairuri - A Hospice Guide for Carers’. The new 2024 edition, contains up to date information and support for whānau-family caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. Read more here
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Mauri mate, the Māori framework for palliative care, is described by kaimahi Māori as Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action!
Mercy Hospice, which is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through partnership, participation and protection, recently hosted a private exhibition created by staff and educators, which hospice chief executive Emma Maddren said aimed to deepen connections and foster comfortability and confidence in the staff.
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What is it like dying, while living in Aotearoa New Zealand? From today, a world-first online review system will be introduced in New Zealand, with the aim of giving a voice to Kiwis dying from a terminal illness.
Read more“If we want to get people to talk about Hospice and to support it, we first of all have to be comfortable talking about our work.
"We need to be able to talk about death and dying more openly as a society, and we just don't.
Read the Sun Star Times article that helps launch our campaign Dying Reviews
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Why does our health system recognise "Start Well, Stay Well, Live Well" and not Die Well? As a society we've pushed dying to the margins. We don't talk about it and therefore it's not valued.
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We all know hospice op shops offer people a great incentive to reduce their carbon footprint by buying second hand. But what happens to the goods in the store that don’t sell? Is there a risk the shops have overflow that ends of going to the landfill anyway?
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Hospices across the country have been overwhelmed by the generous support of Farmers stores and customers in the lead up to Christmas. The annual Farmers Christmas Campaign has raised just under $932,000 for hospices this year.
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For the sixth year in a row, the Harcourts Foundation has renewed its commitment to the Hospice New Zealand Grants Programme.
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