Who are we?

Wellington Hospitals Foundation is the official charity for the hospitals operated by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley . This includes Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals, Te Wao Nui Child Health Service, Kapiti Health Centre and the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service.  Community support enables the Foundation to fund medical equipment, resources and services that help thousands of people in the Greater Wellington Region receive better healthcare.

Wellington Hospitals Foundation is an accredited member of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) – www.pfra.org.nz.

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100% of our funding comes from the community.

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Our region covers in excess of 900,000 people. We are the official charity for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district, who provide specialist tertiary-level care to patients across central Aotearoa New Zealand.

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We've funded over $160 million in essential medical equipment and resources, that improves healthcare for patients and their families

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Every year our volunteers provide over 50,000 hours of invaluable support to patients, visitors, families, and staff.

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Thousands of children, like Zara, need hospital care every year, and they're counting on us for a brighter, healthier future. Don’t wait! Donate today.

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News & Events

Good hair day: Haircuts boost patient wellbeing at Hutt Hospital

Being in hospital can be tough. For older patients who need long-term care and rehabilitation, the challenges are even greater. Living in a clinical setting, away from loved ones and the familiar comforts of home, can often feel isolating and distressing.  Relying on others for simple daily tasks can take a toll on a patient’s… Read more »

Another step closer to home

Thanks to Hospitality New Zealand, Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital are bringing sick babies another step closer to home. Many premature and high-needs pēpē who are ready to leave the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), still require ongoing hospital care. The new Giraffe™ OmniBed™ Carestation Incubator, made possible by the success of Hospitality New Zealand’s… Read more »

Small moments – BIG impact

“I just wanted to say Zara’s day was made yesterday, getting to walk Tiaki around the ward. We’re so thankful for these little things that make our stays easier xx” Feedback like this reminds us how big the small moments actually are.