
Events
We hold a variety of events throughout the year, some are organised by ourselves and some by members of the community
If you’re planning on holding an event for us, let us know so we can help promote your event too. Contact Phillip Harris by email, or call 04 381 0191.
To find out more about our training courses and our education programme, please click here.
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August 8th, 2025
Rima would tell his children the story of living in Rarotonga in a two-room house with a verandah, and a shed out the back for cooking.
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July 26th, 2025
Welcome to Agnes Petaia-Bachelor of Nursing Pacific and Mary Potter Hospice scholarship recipient.
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July 22nd, 2025
Mike and Lance are helping our hospice shops raise money in an innovative new way.
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July 22nd, 2025
This winter, your donation towards practical items will make a meaningful difference in the comfort and care of those in our hospice.
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July 3rd, 2025
A fundraising event for Mary Potter Hospice to help renovate the Kāpiti Community Base.
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May 2nd, 2025
Can you spare an hour or two this May to help keep Hospice services free for your community?
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March 5th, 2025
Mum was the brains in the garden. I was just the weight behind the spade!
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February 18th, 2025
Mary Potter Hospice became my lifeline. Their counselling helped me process my diagnosis, and their support made me realize I wasn’t alone.
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February 18th, 2025
When Ashwin volunteers at the Inpatient Unit in Newtown, he enjoys the friendly and warm environment.
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January 6th, 2025
At the start of this New Year, our Wish List still has essential patient care items needing funding. Would you help us once again?
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December 19th, 2024
The winners for 2024 Christmas Raffle have been drawn
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December 6th, 2024
Add a Splash of Sweetness to Your Steps! Berry Cute Socks bring comfort, charm, and a chance to support hospice care with every pair you buy.
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November 28th, 2024
Across December, our volunteer gift wrappers raised vital funds by wrapping gifts in support of Mary Potter Hospice!
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November 28th, 2024
Farmers baubles and Tree of Remembrance
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November 15th, 2024
Read our Starlight Circle summer newsletter here.
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November 15th, 2024
Read our summer newsletter here.
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October 30th, 2024
Treat yourself to a berrylicious $7 strawberry sundae at our 2024 Strawberry Festival.
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October 25th, 2024
A highlight of the evening was awarding special volunteers, staff and supporters who were selected by our Hospice staff for going above and beyond.
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August 7th, 2024
Read latest Starlight Circle news here.
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May 9th, 2024
Please help your local Hospice and support Mary Potter’s Appeal this May.
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April 15th, 2024
This year, we’re celebrating 15 years since the fabric market and upcycling event started up in Newtown in 2009.
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March 22nd, 2024
A Mary Potter Hospice Fundraising Event with over $20,000 worth of goods & services donated by Kāpiti businesses to be auctioned off.
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February 21st, 2024
A special limited-edition collection for Mary Potter Hospice.
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December 20th, 2023
And the winners are…
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November 29th, 2023
Remember your loved ones this Christmas with a beautiful Hospice NZ bauble from Farmers!
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November 21st, 2023
From Thursday 7 to Sunday 24 December, our volunteer gift wrappers will wrap your gifts in support of Mary Potter Hospice.
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May 15th, 2023
Every day hospice cares for people and their whānau in the final chapter of their lives. Now we are bringing their stories to life in a heartwarming video series.
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May 9th, 2023
Help us be there for patients, families and whānau when and where they need Hospice care. Please help your local Hospice and support Mary Potter’s Appeal this May.
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April 21st, 2023
Join the Mary Potter team at an upcoming Recruitment Open Day to discover a career in healthcare where you’ll have time to care, time to learn new skills and time to feel valued.
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February 7th, 2023
Volunteer to collect for Mary Potter Hospice’s Street Appeal on Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 May 2023.
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October 27th, 2022
Together let’s celebrate the opening of your new Porirua community hospice – Te Whare Rānui, the home of light and warmth.
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October 27th, 2022
From Thursday 8 to Saturday 24 December, our volunteer gift wrapping extraordinaires will wrap your gifts in support of Mary Potter Hospice.
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October 20th, 2022
Our winning ticket numbers are: 4935, 3479, 0993, 1487, 3825, 1577 – congratulations to our winners!
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October 10th, 2022
Our Hospice Strawberry Festival events are back and sweeter than ever. See you there strawberry lovers, let’s make this summer ‘strawesome’!
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