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FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE I write this reflecting back on our 2017/18 financial year which has just been finalised. It has been a time of significant challenge through rising expenditure as we continue to meet growing service demands and increasing operational costs. Our combined income through community donations, retail shop and government funding was largely static over this ...

Gary Wallace, better known as Gazza, is making the best of his borrowed time. It was Christmas 2014 when he was living in Wanganui that he was diagnosed with kidney cancer discovered after he suffered an acute case of pancreatitis. He underwent a radical left nephrectomy (removal of his left kidney). “After that I carried on living my life. But unbeknown to me it was spreading ...

On Monday 3rd December 2018 the Hospice celebrated the wonderful work done by our volunteers throughout Taranaki by holding a Christmas lunch at the Devon Hotel.  About 400 volunteers attended, and a wonderful time was had by all.  Below are pictures of some of the volunteers who received long service certificates (5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years).  ...

Christmas delight with holly berries - $140 plus P & H.  $10 of this sale is donated to: Either SANDS NZ or Hospice Taranaki.  Please advise your choice.  These wreaths are examples only.  If you would like to order a similar wreath please reference 023 Christmas Delight and contact Annemarie via Facebook "Celebration Wreaths" or by phoning 027 594 5372. ...

All shops close at noon on Christmas Eve, and re-open on Thursday 3rd January with normal hours. Donations of goods over this time can be delivered to Borrell Avenue Warehouse during the following hours: Monday 24 December - OPEN UNTIL NOON Tuesday 25 December - CLOSED Wednesday 26 December - CLOSED Thursday 27 December - 7.30 am - 4 pm Friday 28 December - 7.30 am - 4 ...

The Tree of Remembrance is now at Farmers in Centre City.  For a small donation a message of remembrance can be placed on our Tree of Remembrance in memory of a loved one. Also, you can support your hospice by purchasing the 2018 limited-edition collectors' bauble from any Farmers store.  Just $10 each with the full purchase price donated to ensure hospice services remain free ...

At its AGM on 10 December 2018 the following were confirmed as Board of Trustee members for 2018/19.   Hospice Incorporated society Mike Brooke, Chair Neil Evetts, Deputy Chair Dianne Bezuidenhout, Chair South Taranaki Committee Pat Bodger Tim Coleman Peter Cottam Dr John Doran Judy Drummond Christine Taylor Clare Poole   Hospice Taranaki Foundation Roger Malt ...

Hospice Taranaki commenced its annual telemarketing campaign of the province recently.  Continuing high patient numbers along with increasing operation costs mean that in the coming 12 months Hospice Taranaki needs to raise $3.5m from the Taranaki community to meet the shortfall after DHB funding. If you have any concerns, please contact Paul Lamb, Chief Executive, Hospice Ta ...

• Braveheart Calendars are available from our HospiceShops
• 1/2 marathon was on Sunday 7th October  - thank you to our marshalls - the competitors - the sponsors and the wonderful organising group of the Joggers and Walkers.
• Saturday 13th October Fabricarna event will be at the Highlands Intermediate School 9am - 1pm
• Sunday 14th October HospiceShops Antiques & Collectibles Auction at the Devon Hotel viewing from 10am with auction commencing at noon
• Friday 30th November - 12Days of Christmas - Christmas Tree auction and cocktail function Tickets from Mee-O-Mi, Fitzroy and The Dept, Devon St East
• Saturday 1st December Urenui Charity Golf Tournament 

Thank you

• McCurdy Engineering for all the support to get a tail lift on a truck for our HospiceShops
• Methanex for the donation from the 'safety days' campaign