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Supporting parents supporting babies

Thanks to your generosity, the NICU Parent Rooms are now beautifully furnished with two and three seater couches, armchairs, cushions, dining tables, coffee tables and stacking chairs. These thoughtful additions create a warm and welcoming space for families with newborns in intensive care. The journey for parents in the NICU can be incredibly stressful. These… Read more »

A Christmas Gift of Care

A huge thank you to our valued supporter, Moore Wilson’s, for their generous donation of Christmas goodies for families in the children’s hospital and for distribution by our paediatric community nursing teams. The holiday period can be especially challenging for families, and when illness is added to the mix, some face immense struggles. Thanks to… Read more »

Toyworld collection supports Child Health this Christmas

Our huge thanks to Toyworld Wellington Region as well as the amazing teams at Toyworld Wellington, Johnsonville, and Lower Hutt, for their Annual Toyworld/MoreFM Toy Collection! This year we were thrilled that Wellington Hospitals Foundation, on behalf of Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital, was chosen as the official recipient of your incredible generosity and support… Read more »

Scentsy Buddies for sick kids

For the past eight years, Lucy Cameron – Independent Scentsy Consultant has brought comfort to children in hospital over the Christmas period by gifting them adorable Scentsy Buddies. These cuddly companions, complete with a fragrant scent pack, offer both comfort during challenging medical procedures as well as a cute cosy buddy to hold close. Our… Read more »

Sophie’s special birthday fundraiser

We are delighted to share this heartfelt story from a family whose life has been touched by the dedicated teams at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital. This beautiful testament not only highlights the exceptional care, kindness, and support provided by the hospital’s staff, but also celebrates the remarkable resilience of young patients like Sophie. We… Read more »

Supporting sick teens this Christmas

Special thanks to Buddle Findlay for delivering their annual collection of incredible activities, books, and goodies to the children’s hospital. This year the gifts were thoughtfully chosen with our teenage patients in mind. Teenagers in hospital often face unique challenges, and these gifts will bring comfort, entertainment and a sense of support during what can… Read more »

World Champs visit Te Wao Nui

This morning we were bowled over with excitement as Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr and Lauren Down of the World Champion White Ferns visited Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital! Taking time out of their busy schedules, the team connected with hospital staff, young patients, and their families – giving fans of all ages the chance to… Read more »

Knockout support for sick kids

Last night, students from World Marudao Karate made the long walk from their dojo in Berhampore to donate Christmas gifts to Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital. This annual tradition is a thoughtful act of generosity from a valued charity partner who has supported the Foundation and our Child Health teams for 10 years. Their gifts… Read more »

Wellington Police bring all the smiles

This morning, tamariki and rangatahi at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital were treated to a fantastic Christmas visit from the Wellington District Police. There were smiles all round as members of the district team, the Dive Squad and three excited pooches, went bedside handing out gifts. Our huge thanks to the Wellington District Police whānau… Read more »

Celebrating two decades of support for our hospitals

This month we celebrate 20 years of making a difference for Wellington’s regional hospitals! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised over $160 million for equipment, technology, resources and services that improve care for patients and their whānau. Every year, our amazing volunteers also contribute over 50,000 hours to support patients and visitors. Together, we’ve… Read more »