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 for all media enquiries, please contact Senior Fundraiser – Phillip Harris, email phillip.harris@marypotter.org.nz.
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Welcome to Agnes Petaia-Bachelor of Nursing Pacific and Mary Potter Hospice scholarship recipient
July 26th, 2025Welcome to Agnes Petaia-Bachelor of Nursing Pacific and Mary Potter Hospice scholarship recipient.
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Lance, camera expert, and Mike, Online Store Manager.
July 22nd, 2025Mike and Lance are helping our hospice shops raise money in an innovative new way.
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Winter Wish List
July 22nd, 2025This 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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Hospice Gala Dinner: A night under the stars (Mary Potter Hospice fundraising event)
July 3rd, 2025A fundraising event for Mary Potter Hospice to help renovate the Kāpiti Community Base.
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This is so good – someone is here to help!
May 8th, 2025“The Hospice appreciates what you do. It might be just making a cup of tea but you’re appreciated.”
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Street Appeal volunteers needed: Make a bucketload of difference
May 2nd, 2025Can you spare an hour or two this May to help keep Hospice services free for your community?
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Gordon Page’s Legacy of Love and Gratitude for Mary Potter Hospice
April 29th, 2025Gordon left a legacy gift in his Will. Now, Noelene is encouraging others to do the same, saying, “Do it. You might need them someday.”
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Building Bridges and Beyond: Ed’s Legacy
April 28th, 2025His story is more than a résumé of projects and places. It’s about a man who used his engineering skill to build not just bridges and roads, but a life of substance — one defined by curiosity, contribution, and quiet excellence.
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Connecting the Dots: A Day in the Life of Jon at Mary Potter Hospice
April 28th, 2025“Every day is different,” he explains. “I don’t always know what to expect when I walk through the door, but that’s part of what I enjoy about the role.”
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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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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.