News and events

Read about our latest Mary Potter Hospice happenings and upcoming events in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti here.
If you’re planning on holding an event for us, please let us know so we can help promote your event too. Visit our Hospice Hero page for more information and contact Senior Fundraiser – Phillip Harris, email phillip.harris@marypotter.org.nz.
For all media enquiries, please contact Director – Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Ross McLeod email ross.mcleod@marypotter.org.nz
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Let’s talk about dying – a night to remember!
March 26th, 2025What we heard moved us, what we do next matters more.
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Street Appeal volunteers needed: Make a bucketload of difference
March 26th, 2025Can you spare an hour or two this May to help keep Hospice services free for your community?
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I do not need any more socks!
March 24th, 2025For my eightieth birthday, instead of gifts, I asked for donations to Mary Potter Hospice
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Going $100,000 Going $110,000 Going $111,000 for Mary Potter Hospice!
March 24th, 2025Over $100,000 raised by Kāpiti’s spearfishing community for hospice care. A legacy of giving back.
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The garden was Mum’s canvas
March 5th, 2025Mum was the brains in the garden. I was just the weight behind the spade!
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Talking about my Diagnosis was a Big help!
February 18th, 2025Mary 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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A friendly face and voice behind the phone
February 18th, 2025When Ashwin volunteers at the Inpatient Unit in Newtown, he enjoys the friendly and warm environment.
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Farmers Stores Raise $75,246.29 for Mary Potter Hospice!
January 24th, 2025Kilbirnie, Lambton Quay, North City, and Paraparaumu Farmers stores raising an incredible $75,246.29 to support Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington, Porirua, and Kāpiti.
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An Overwhelming Feeling of Gratitude: Meet Ben, a Mary Potter Hospice Volunteer
January 24th, 2025For Ben, volunteering at Mary Potter Hospice isn’t a chore—it’s a privilege and a joy. Meet Ben, a Mary Potter Hospice Volunteer
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Crafting a Life Full of Moments
January 23rd, 2025“I’ve always been good with my hands!” Greg laughs, his eyes twinkling with that unmistakable Kiwi charm.
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Help complete our Christmas Wish List
January 6th, 2025At 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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Hospice Christmas Raffle Winners
December 19th, 2024The winners for 2024 Christmas Raffle have been drawn