Like most things in New Zealand at the moment our New Children’s Hospital building site has been shut down due to COVID19 as it’s not an essential service, but the current children’s Hospital is operating as best COVID19 will allow. In the meantime, the New Children’s Hospital project management and design teams are continuing to… Read more »
Covid19 – Staff Welfare Fund
In a very short space of time the world around us looks quite different, but what remains is the tireless dedication of our Hospital Health Workers. We have received a number of requests from people wanting to make Gratitude Donations to the Hospital (CCDHB) for hospital staff and health workers welfare and other purposes, in… Read more »
93 Years of Incredible Support from our Hospital Volunteers
It takes a very special person to be a hospital volunteer. Did you know that our volunteers have been providing wonderful care and support to our hospitals’ patients, families, visitors and staff for over 93 years? It’s been a week since we temporarily suspended our volunteer service because of Covid-19, and we’ve been wondering if… Read more »
COVID19: A Message from Bill Day
It is a sad day today as we face this uncertain Covid19 crisis. Trustees, staff and I have had to suspend our Hospital Volunteer Service and our Hospital Shop services. 450 volunteers between Wellington and Kenepuru have been asked to stay home due to CoronaVirus. Our Knitters, Sewers and Quilters have been asked to continue… Read more »
108th Anniversary of New Zealand’s First Children’s Hospital
Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital has a unique and remarkable place in New Zealand’s history as the country’s first ever children’s hospital – and today we celebrate its 108th birthday!! The Edward VII Memorial Children’s Hospital opened in Wellington on 13 March 1912, and now 108 years later it is incredibly exciting to see your New Children’s… Read more »
Fair Fun for Hospi
Hospi loved catching up with some new and familiar faces at the Newtown Festival yesterday! Boy was he hot in his fur coat! 🦁 Click through for more pics!
Sporting Highlight of the Year!
Jumbo Tennis is the sporting highlight of Wellington with a twist ….. OVERSIZE rackets and table tennis rules! A huge thanks to Rotary Club of Wellington (RCW) for organising such a fun day in support of the New Children’s Hospital! This has become a real highlight of our fundraising calendar!
Site Visit to New Children’s Hospital
Bill Day and the Foundation team were thrilled to get a close up view of the New Children’s Hospital during a site visit this morning. After a steep and windy climb up the external scaffolding it was fantastic to finally see behind the façade and get a feel for the internal layout. And it’s huge!… Read more »
Movies, Mochas or Memorable Moments?
Movies, mochas or memorable moments? Grab your Entertainment Book membership HERE and enjoy fantastic discounts on many cafes, restaurants, shops, hotels and experiences, while also supporting Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family!
Special Memorial Donation for Blood and Cancer Unit
It was very special to meet with Jeremy this morning as he donated a television and striking piece of artwork made by, and in loving memory of, his young wife Laura. Jeremy’s donation to Wellington Hospital’s Blood and Cancer Unit is a kind and thoughtful gift that will bring a great deal of comfort and… Read more »