Patient stories

When Meleseini speaks about her son, Simote, her voice breaks with love and pride. Though he passed away 13 years ago, she says: “In my…

Over the past 30 years, Robert has built an incredible collection of 8,000 Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars that line the shelves of his home.…

Every Thursday you’ll see Howard’s smiling face at Hospice’s group exercise class, doing physiotherapy to music to help with strength and mobility. He’s been under…

Raised by her grandparents in a stable and loving home, Lizzie later returned that care and support when they each became unwell. Through her work…

When John* received the diagnosis of cancer in his liver and lungs, he was adamant that he didn’t want treatment, but instead to live the…

Gay’s beloved daughter Kerry was just 46 when she was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of neuroendocrine cancer. Hospice cared for Kerry…

One week after Alamu Joseph met Heather, he asked her mother if he could marry her. They wedded the following year when she was just…

Venilal ‘Victor’ Rathod’s life has been filled with dedication to his community. From pioneering businesses in Fiji’s hospitality industry to being instrumental in founding a…

Dave Tomkins is the very definition of a life well lived. At 87 years young, he oozes vitality and wisdom that’s clearly been gained through…

Will’s father Toloke was cared for by Hospice West Auckland in 2022. Here he shares with us insights into his father’s life and the support…