Calling all knitters! With cooler days just around the corner, we need your help to keep our tiniest patients warm and snug! Our supply of beanies, booties, singlets, and blankets is running low and we’d love your help to restock. To give our littlest tamariki the best start, all knitting must be made from 100%… Read more »
Cheeky, Cheerful and Back Again!
Tiaki had a lovely summer holiday and is now thrilled to be back visiting tamariki and rangatahi at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital. With their own special brand of cheeky fun, Tiaki turns heads and spreads smiles wherever they go, making hospital visits a little brighter for the young and young at heart!
A Christmas Surprise for Our Tiniest Patients
Today, parents visiting their precious little ones in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were delighted to find them dressed in festive Christmas outfits and snuggled in Christmas themed blankets. Adding to the magic, the Foundation delivered stunning Santa stockings for each incubator, filled with thoughtful gifts including a quilt, cardigan, toy, singlet, booties, and beanies… Read more »
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 »