What if a Christmas gift could help preserve someone’s life story, bring comfort to a patient or support a family through grief?
From 11 November to 2 December 2026, you can do just that through the Light the World Giving Machines at North City Shopping Centre in Porirua.
Mary Potter Hospice is delighted to be one of the charity partners, giving you five ways to support patients and whānau across Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti.
How do the Giving Machines work?
Think of a vending machine with a difference.
Instead of buying something to take home, you choose a donation that supports someone else. Simply find Mary Potter Hospice among the participating charities and select the giving option that matters to you.
100% of your donation goes to your chosen charity, designated towards the option you select. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides the Giving Machines and covers all campaign costs, including card fees.
Five ways your gift can help
Whether it’s supporting a child through art therapy or helping a family navigate grief, each option contributes towards care provided by Mary Potter Hospice.
- $10 – Art Therapy for a Child: Help a child express their feelings through creativity.
- $15 – Record a Patient’s Life Story: Help preserve memories and stories for loved ones.
- $40 – Bereavement Support for a Whānau: Contribute towards support for families experiencing grief.
- $50 – Pain & Symptom Relief: Support specialist care that helps patients feel more comfortable.
- $75 – Hospice Care for a Day: Contribute towards care for patients and whānau.
These donations contribute towards the selected services and may not cover their full cost.
Make giving part of your Christmas
If you’re visiting North City with your children, grandchildren or friends, why not stop by the Giving Machines together?
It’s a chance to show someone what giving back looks like, share why hospice care matters to you or simply choose a way to help someone in your community.
Where: North City Shopping Centre, 2 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
When: 11 November – 2 December 2026
Location in the mall: Ground floor, near Stirling Sports
A heartfelt thank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for making this initiative possible and inviting Mary Potter Hospice to take part.