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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Hospice Christmas Raffle
December 20th, 2023And the winners are…
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Farmers baubles and Tree of Remembrance
November 29th, 2023Remember your loved ones this Christmas with a beautiful Hospice NZ bauble from Farmers!
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New Chair for Mary Potter Hospice
November 28th, 2023Mary Potter Hospice is pleased to welcome Steph Dyhrberg as incoming Chair, after serving 7 years as a Board member, and Professor Gregor Coster as Deputy Chair.
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Our Christmas wish list
November 22nd, 2023Can you please help us this Christmas? We are in need of some important items and we’d be grateful for your help.
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A life of caring
November 22nd, 2023Since coming to New Zealand in 2000 with her husband and two children, Seema has lived her life caring for others.
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Gift Wrapping
November 21st, 2023From Thursday 7 to Sunday 24 December, our volunteer gift wrappers will wrap your gifts in support of Mary Potter Hospice.
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Mary Potter is the place for me
October 27th, 2023The sparrows of Titahi Bay know exactly where to go to get a good feed.
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Congratulations to Mary Potter Hospice’s 2023 Annual Award Winners
October 27th, 2023Last night we held our annual celebration. A highlight of the evening was the handing out of the annual awards.
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Getting the right fit
September 22nd, 2023Finding roles that suit their skills and experience is the key to Murray and Barb’s enthusiastic volunteering at the Hospice’s Porirua community base.
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The “obvious choice” was Mary Potter Hospice
September 14th, 2023Tony’s relationship with the Little Company of Mary – which founded Mary Potter Hospice – began when he was a young boy.
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Like mother-in-law, like daughter-in-law
August 25th, 2023Gratitude towards Mary Potter Hospice can span generations, just like with Peg and Margaret.
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Wide range of support made things easier
July 26th, 2023Contacting the Hospice early allowed Diana to benefit from a wide range of support including occupational and physical therapy, and social interaction.