Dove Hospice & Wellness is bringing bargains, festive fun and community spirit to Mt Wellington with its very first Dove Christmas Market on Saturday 28 November 2026.
Held at the Dove Hospice Shop on Lunn Avenue, the market promises a fun-filled morning for the whole family, with stalls extending throughout the shop’s carpark and inside the shop itself.
Visitors can browse a fantastic selection of pre-loved treasures, including clothing, Christmas decorations and trees, jewellery, homewares, furniture, books, and toys. Whether you’re searching for a unique Christmas gift, refreshing your wardrobe or simply love finding a bargain, there will be plenty to discover.
There will be lots to keep the little ones entertained too, with face painting, and a special visit from Santa! Families can also take advantage of fill-a-bag children’s clothing deals, discounted books and toys, and racks of quality pre-loved clothing at fantastic prices.
Shoppers can enjoy a fundraising sausage sizzle and grab a coffee from the coffee truck while exploring the market.
Another highlight of the day will be our Christmas raffle, featuring a wonderful selection of hampers and prizes generously donated by local businesses and supporters, including Morell Bistro, Panasonic, New World Stonefields, My Food Bag, ecostore, Ashley & Co, Goodness, Moana Road, Mitre 10 Mt Wellington, Life Pharmacy St Heliers, Snowplanet, Avana Beauty and more!
All funds raised will help Dove Hospice & Wellness continue providing hospice and wellness services at no cost to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their whānau.
Important Information for the Day
Location:
Dove Hospice Shop
28 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington
Date & Time:
Saturday 28 November 2026
9am – 1pm
Parking:
Outside on the Toshiba side of Dove Hospice
Toshiba carparks next door
Tiny Tuis across the road
Marua Road
Harding Ave
With plenty of bargains, family entertainment, delicious food and fantastic raffle prizes, the Dove Christmas Market is a wonderful opportunity to get into the festive spirit while supporting a great cause.
Bring your family and friends, come along for a browse and help make our first Dove Christmas Market a day to remember!
Our 2025/26 Impact Report is an opportunity to reflect on the difference we’ve made together and to thank the incredible community of donors, shoppers, volunteers, partners, and supporters who make Dove Hospice & Wellness possible.
Over the past year, Dove has continued to provide care, comfort, and connection to people and whānau navigating life-limiting illness. From specialist care at Dove Wing to wellness therapies, support groups, and programmes at Dove House, our team has been there to support people through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Behind every number in this report is a person, a story, and a community of people who care. This year, 416 service users and whānau received support from Dove, while our dedicated volunteers contributed an incredible 28,936 hours.
Inside these pages, you’ll meet Kellee, who shares how Dove helped her navigate life after cancer treatment and rebuild her confidence and independence. You’ll also meet Rowan and his mum Lynley, whose story highlights the reassurance and practical support Dove has provided their family over many years.
The report also celebrates the generosity of our wider community, from the customers and volunteers who support our eight Dove Hospice Shops to the businesses, funders and individuals who stand alongside us. You’ll discover some of the moments that made this year special, including the opening of our Ellerslie shop and our inaugural Garden Ramble.
Every donation, purchase, volunteer hour, and act of generosity helps ensure Dove’s care and support remains available at no cost to those who need it.
Thank you for being part of Dove and for helping us make a difference, together.
Read our 2025/26 Impact Report here
Our longstanding national partner Dilmah is once again supporting Hospice New Zealand, with a special promotion helping raise funds for hospice care across the country.
Until 14 November 2026, $1 from every specially marked 100-pack of Dilmah Earl Grey or English Breakfast tea sold will be donated to Hospice New Zealand, supporting the work of 32 hospices nationwide, including Dove Hospice & Wellness.
To celebrate this special partnership, Hospice New Zealand ambassador and much-loved Kiwi cook Jo Seagar has created a delicious Earl Grey raisin loaf recipe, perfect for enjoying alongside your favourite cuppa.
Supporters can watch Jo’s baking video and download the recipe through the Hospice New Zealand website.
There’s also a chance to win!
Anyone who makes a donation through the campaign website will go in the draw to win one of 20 Dilmah hampers. When donating, you can select Dove Hospice & Wellness as your chosen hospice, ensuring your contribution supports our local services.
Whether you’re stocking up on your favourite tea, trying Jo’s delicious recipe or making a donation, there are plenty of ways to get involved.