We were delighted to welcome the TVNZ Breakfast team to our Dove Hospice & Wellness Shop in Remuera for a very special visit on Friday 1 May.

As part of a weekly segment in partnership with My Food Bag, Breakfast presenter Matt Gibb and chef and broadcaster Nadia Lim travelled around Auckland, surprising everyday heroes who go above and beyond for the people around them, from quiet acts of kindness to big-hearted efforts that bring communities together.

It was a pleasure to meet Matt and Nadia and to share a glimpse into the work we do at Dove Hospice & Wellness. The highlight of the morning was celebrating one of our incredible volunteers, Christina, who was recognised live on Breakfast as an everyday hero.

Christina was recently awarded our Volunteer of the Year Award, recognising her outstanding contribution and more than 13 years of dedicated service. Over this time, she has supported our retail shops and played an active role in events and fundraising initiatives. Known for her warmth, charm and enthusiasm, Christina has a natural ability to connect with customers, staff and fellow volunteers alike. She consistently goes above and beyond, always willing to lend a hand wherever it is needed.

Christina’s recognition is also a reflection of the extraordinary community of volunteers who make our work possible. Every day, their generosity, compassion and commitment have a meaningful impact on the people we support.

We are so proud to see Christina celebrated in this way and deeply grateful to all of our volunteers for the care and dedication they bring to Dove Hospice & Wellness.

A heartfelt thank you to the TVNZ Breakfast and My Food Bag teams for helping us celebrate Christina and for shining a light on the impact of our work.

From 11 to 17 May 2026, Aotearoa marks Hospice Awareness Week, a national campaign led by Hospice New Zealand to raise awareness of the vital care hospices provide to people with life-limiting illness and their whānau.

Hospice care is about dignity, comfort and support at the end of life. It wraps around patients and families, providing not only clinical care, but also emotional, cultural and practical support during one of life’s most challenging times.

It is care that reaches beyond the patient, supporting whānau, offering guidance, and helping people make the most of the time they have together.

During Hospice Awareness Week, Dove Hospice & Wellness are inviting our community to be part of that care.

When you visit our Dove Shops between 11 and 17 May, you will have the option to add an extra $1 donation at the checkout. It is a small gesture, but together these contributions help support the clinical services we provide every day.

Every donation helps ensure that people in our community receive compassionate, specialist hospice care when they need it most.

Hospice Awareness Week is also a time to reflect on why this care matters. It is about ensuring that no one faces the end of life alone, and that every person is supported with dignity and respect.

If you are able to, we encourage you to say yes to that $1 donation.

Thank you for supporting hospice care in our community.

If you would like to support hospice care today, you can also make a donation here: Donate to Dove – Dove Hospice & Wellness

Dove Hospice & Wellness is pleased to announce a new partnership with EveryWill, giving supporters access to a simple and secure online Will-writing service at no cost.

The service allows people to write a legally valid Will online in around 10 minutes from home. It is designed to make estate planning more accessible, with the option to update Wills at any time in the future at no charge.

Last year, more than 15,000 Wills were written through the EveryWill platform, reflecting growing use of online tools to help people complete important life planning in a straightforward way.

As part of the Will-writing process, supporters are given the option to include a gift to Dove Hospice & Wellness. Any such gift is entirely optional, but it can help ensure continued care and support for individuals and families in the community into the future.

For more information or to begin writing a Will, visit EveryWill.