Stories of Hospice | Totara Hospice

Contributing to the community: Paul Maguire

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:37:24 +1200

It’s National Volunteer Week, a time to honour the energy and mahi of volunteers in Aotearoa New Zealand. We sat down for a chat with Volunteer Driver and Gardener Paul Maguire to find out more about his volunteer work and why he does it. Hi Paul, so tell me, what do you do at Tōtara...

A Day in the Life of our Takanini Distribution Centre Manager

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:03:17 +1200

Delivering Just the Good Stuff Kelly’s role is a greatly varied one, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. From supporting her team and shops to organising deliveries, increasing sustainability measures, and even jumping on the truck when needed. ...

One Year On: Aradhna’s Story

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:29:28 +1200

On the anniversary of her husband Kuben’s passing, Aradhna reflects on the past year and celebrates his life by raising an incredible $3,905 for Tōtara Hospice. One year ago, Kuben Padayachie sadly passed away from pancreatic cancer. His wife, Aradhna, is grateful to the team at...

A Day in the Life of a Tōtara Hospice Social Worker

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:40:41 +1200

Jessica Londhe, Tōtara Hospice Social Worker, has just stopped for a quick coffee break after visiting two of her at-home patients this morning. She pauses for a deep breath. It’s been a tough morning supporting families as well as the terminally ill. Her role is a...

A Difference Maker

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:48:43 +1200

Sally shares her passion to give back. There are many reasons people volunteer: for some it’s the connections, the desire to give back, or even as a new interest or hobby. Sally Barclay has been an amazing volunteer at Tōtara Hospice for well over 10 years now, and her reason...

Remembering Rosie, A Life of Service

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:34:40 +1200

Your kind donations supported Rosie’s dignity. When Rosie’s health went quickly downhill in 2021, it was only fitting that in her final months she was shown the care, compassion, and welcoming environment she had always displayed to others, and at Tōtara Hospice we...

Round the Clock Care

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:35:43 +1200

Thanks to you, we’re working around the clock supporting patients and their whānau providing the best individual care. Have a read over all the moving parts to see what happens on any given day, to ensure Tōtara Hospice continues to operate efficiently. 2:20am: When...

Kids get real with Dr James!

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:02:22 +1200

Kids Pod is a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know! Recently Kids Pod reached out and spoke with Dr. James Jap about his role as the Medical Director at Tōtara Hospice and as a Palliative Medicine Specialist. Q: What is a Palliative Care...

A Difference Maker

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:57:28 +1200

Leila shares her heart for volunteering Why I love Volunteering? I love volunteering as it is a rewarding experience for me to be able to gain new skills and experiences, as well as being exposed to new environments and opportunities I may not have had before. I also enjoy...

A Big Thank You

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:47:45 +1200

Thank you to Harcourts Foundation and to Harcourts Blue Rock Realty Ltd for funding of a Shekel Digital Chair Scale for our Inpatient Unit. Totara Hospice applied for funding to the Harcourts Foundation for a Shekel Digital Chair Scale. A chair scale is a wheelchair with an...

Ganesh Raj and Will Martin dazzle the Ladies!

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:47:02 +1200

South Auckland Motors Ladies Lunch for Totara Hospice a success for 2020! After an absence in the community due to COVID-19, it was great to finally welcome back smiling faces to the annual Ladies Lunch event. We welcomed over 220 guests to a delicious three-course lunch, hosted by the...

Remembering Nana

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:46:18 +1200

Kia ora, my name is Rosie. My journey with Totara Hospice began at 11 years-old, when it felt like my whole world came tumbling down – the day I found out my Nana had lung cancer. Nana and Grandad lived next door, and if you couldn’t find me at my house, I’d be at theirs....

Farmers Bauble - The Comfort of Hospice

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:06:22 +1200

UPDATE: Thank you to the four local Farmers stores who collectively raised over $50,000 for Totara Hospice. Christmas is generally the time of year when we think of people who won't be with us during the festive season - they may have died, they may be living overseas or in...

Payroll Giving

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:12:00 +1200

Payroll Giving gives employees the opportunity to donate money to a registered non-profit organisation through their pay. Firstly, check with your employer that they can support Payroll Giving – Once set up, your employer will take care of donating for you and organise...

Forget Me Not Field - Virtual Appeal

Tue, 19 May 2020 15:59:47 +1200

This wonderful way of remembering a loved one comes at a time when Totara Hospice and your community most needs your help. Choose from a striking blue Forget Me Not Flower to display in our first-ever virtual field. To Live, To Love and To Never Forget –...