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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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.
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Sisters making a difference together
June 16th, 2023Julianna and Regina are two sisters who volunteer together each week at the Porirua Hospice Shop.
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Kāpiti Lions Club’s steadfast support of Hospice
June 16th, 2023Since 2016, the Kāpiti Lions Club has been keeping things neat and tidy at the Mary Potter Hospice base in Paraparaumu.
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Some of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever had
June 16th, 2023Mark Young has been a volunteer biographer in Kāpiti for two and a half years, recording the stories of Hospice patients.
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“It feels like it was meant to happen.”
June 16th, 2023Two years ago Jenny saw an advertisement for drivers to take patients to the new Mary Potter Hospice Porirua Day Unit.
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A friendly face and voice behind the phone
June 16th, 2023When Ashwin volunteers at the Inpatient Unit in Newtown, he enjoys the friendly and warm environment.
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“I am constantly learning about books.”
June 16th, 2023A regular and long-serving volunteer, Lucy volunteers with the donated books for the Newlands Hospice shop and Warehouse.
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Hospice Awareness Week 2023
May 15th, 2023Every 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.