Author: WHF Team

This morning marked the official opening of Wellington region’s new Child Heath Service and hospital – Te Wao Nui in the Mark Dunatjschik and Dorothy Spotswood Building. We were delighted to share this event with our incredible benefactors Mark and Dorothy, as well as Dame Cindy Kiro, Ministers Little and Robertson, and many key donors… Read more »

As New Zealand wakes up to the very sad news of HRH Queen Elizabeth’s passing, we remember and celebrate her incredible years of service. We also recall her visit to Wellington’s children hospital in 1970 where she met with patients and members of staff in the former King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for Children.

We were super excited to welcome our new friend Tiaki to Te Wao Nui today!  Tiaki loved being shown around the new hospital, said it’s looking mīharo/magnificent, and gave it a big two thumbs up!  Tiaki also loved seeing the new soft toy, colouring book and plasters that have been created by the Foundation and… Read more »

Last week ended on a high note when The Music Warehouse Lower Hutt dropped off our gorgeous new piano. Our old piano was worn out after being in daily use for many years by our team of talented volunteer hospital pianists. But thanks to an amazingly generous donor, the Foundation was able to purchase this… Read more »

Nau mai, ki te whānau kaitiaki ō Te Wao Nui.  As we countdown to the opening of Te Wao Nui, your new Wellington regional children’s hospital, we’ll be introducing you to our new kaitiaki whānau.  These little guardians are here to help tamariki and rangatahi on their hospital journey to a healthy future. Tiaki (pronounced:… Read more »

Hospi was developed in 2008 by Wellington Hospitals Foundation and quickly became a much-loved member of the Foundation family and a very special part of the Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital team. Visiting the hospital can be scary and overwhelming for young children.  Hospi is brave and courageous and he has been there in person, or… Read more »

We are incredibly grateful to our Charity Partner Capital City Motors, Wellington region’s leading Ford and Mazda dealers, who have generously sponsored the Wellington Hospital’s Foundation cars for many years. It’s very exciting to see our new Mazda dressed in the new Te Wao Nui Child Health Service branding – it looks fantastic! Keep an… Read more »

Our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who braved Wellington’s wintry weather and kindly turned out to collect for our soggy children’s hospital Street Appeal. If you missed them on Friday please donate HERE.

Fayth is incredibly grateful for the good care her wee boy Wolfgang received at Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital.  By way of thanks she volunteered to assist with our Annual Street Appeal TODAY and has kindly given up her whole day to collect!     Wolfgang was born with Achondroplasia which is a genetic condition and type… Read more »