When Dr Peter Woolford began practicing as a GP in Auckland in 1986, it wasn’t convenience that brought him to West Auckland, it was conviction.…
Blanka Schuster8 April 2026
Linda Cooper’s connection to Hospice West Auckland spans decades. From her time as a Trustee from 2003 - 2007 and Acting CEO in 2004 to…
Blanka Schuster8 April 2026
Inês , a medical oncology registrar from Portugal, has recently spent two months observing at Hospice West Auckland to learn more about palliative care on…
Blanka Schuster14 April 2026
Margaret’s Hospice West Auckland story began in the early 1990s with a simple suggestion and an advertisement in the local newspaper. Encouraged to give volunteering…
Blanka Schuster9 April 2026
Ashlee and Tessa, both third-year nursing students at AUT, recently spent three weeks with Hospice West Auckland as part of their community studies. Coming in…
Blanka Schuster8 October 2025
Community pharmacist Jing joined Hospice West Auckland has just completed a one-year part-time placement to deepen her understanding of palliative care. “I was really surprised…
Blanka Schuster1 December 2025
Over the past 30 years, Robert has built an incredible collection of 8,000 Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars that line the shelves of his home.…
Blanka Schuster22 September 2025
When Helen’s parents, Joan and Stan, became ill more than a decade apart, she found herself stepping into one of the most meaningful and challenging…
Blanka Schuster27 November 2025
Newsletter – December 2025 In this issue: How Hospice is helping Howard to live every moment this Christmas Celebrating the opening of our 24/7 care…
Blanka Schuster7 December 2025
When Lynn was first told she should contact Hospice West Auckland, her reaction was immediate. “Why would I need Hospice? I don’t have cancer. I’m…
Blanka Schuster2 May 2026
Raised by her grandparents in a stable and loving home, Lizzie later returned that care and support when they each became unwell. Through her work…
Blanka Schuster15 September 2025
Our He Whare Korowai – Home From Home facility at Hospice House now has beautiful felt kōwhai and pōhutukawa flowers as part of the Poroporoaki Final Farewell process.…
Blanka Schuster14 April 2026
When Meleseini speaks about her son, Simote, her voice breaks with love and pride. Though he passed away 13 years ago, she says: “In my…
Blanka Schuster2 October 2025
Every Thursday you’ll see Howard’s smiling face at Hospice’s group exercise class, doing physiotherapy to music to help with strength and mobility. He’s been under…
Blanka Schuster18 September 2025
When Ruth, a Master of Nursing Science student at AUT, began her three-week placement at Hospice West Auckland, she wasn’t entirely sure what to expect.…
Blanka Schuster15 August 2025
It was in the late 1980s when Maureen first learned about Hospice West Auckland. Founder Beverley Revell visited Maureen’s church to seek help from the…
Blanka Schuster9 April 2026
Venilal ‘Victor’ Rathod’s life has been filled with dedication to his community. From pioneering businesses in Fiji’s hospitality industry to being instrumental in founding a…
Blanka Schuster14 April 2025
Newsletter - August 2025 In this issue: Our new 24/7 care He Whare Korowai - Home From Home Flair - where style meets purpose at…
Blanka Schuster20 August 2025
Retirement definitely doesn't mean slowing down for Ida, a volunteer at the Massey Hospice Op Shop. After a varied career, mainly in emergency nursing and…
Blanka Schuster28 July 2025
Newsletter – Spring 2024 In this issue: Aron is running the 2024 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon to fundraise for Hospice and honour the memory…
Blanka Schuster7 October 2024
