Tōtara Hospice recently attended the 2degrees Auckland Business Awards, an evening of celebration, inspiration, and recognition of business from across the South and East Auckland region. Being a finalist in the three below categories is testament to Tōtara Hospice’s values and impact in the community, and a huge achievement to even be nominated amongst many high performing businesses and organisations. 

Finalist - People’s Choice Award: 

This recognition is a true testament to the incredible impact we’re making in our community. The general public voted for organisations that go above and beyond in their contributions, and we were honoured to be among the finalists. We thank everyone who voted to make this possible with your passion and dedication!

Finalist - Excellence in Sustainability Award:

Our commitment to the environment shone brightly. This award acknowledges:

• Our sustainability initiatives and the strides we’ve taken to be a greener organisation.
• Our focus on making greener choices every day.
• The way we measure, communicate, and act on our responsibility to care for our people and our planet.

This is a huge win that reflects our commitment to leaving the world better than we found it.

Winner: Employer of The Year Award

The most exciting part of the night was that Tōtara Hospice – Te Kahu Pairuri o Tōtara was awarded the overall winner for the Employer of the Year. This award reflects everything we stand for as an organisation:

• A commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Creating opportunities for learning, growth, and career development.
• Attracting and retaining great people who deliver exceptional results.
• Dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment. 

This win is not just an management team accolade; it’s a celebration of the entire ‘Team Tōtara’ and the values we uphold together. All of these achievements are a direct reflection of the hard work, creativity and commitment of everyone here. Each member of our team has played a part in shaping our culture, our values, and the positive impact we make.

This achievement would also not have been possible without the ongoing support of our community. Thank you for being an important part of our success.