Patient stories

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…

Both of Mark’s parents were supported by Hospice West Auckland in their final journey, and cared for by Hospice’s dedicated health and social care teams.…

When Corrie’s husband of 43 years was referred to Hospice, it reaffirmed everything she knew about the specialist palliative care service – and so much…

Patrick is a full-time carer for his mum, Josephine, who turned 90 years’ old last year. Around three years ago she suffered what Patrick believes…

Walter ‘Keith’ Dodge was just 16 ½ years old when he enlisted in the New Zealand Airforce back in 1951, on a scheme called Boys…

Paula passed away in March 2024. This is the story she shared with us with unwavering honesty and courage. Paula was just 53 years old when…