Donate your pre-loved and new items to support Dove in offering our services at no cost to our patients.

Please drop off your good quality donations at any of our Dove Shops. Two of our shops have dedicated ‘drop-off docks’ for your convenience of unloading donations;

• Glen Innes Dove Shop, 179 Apirana Ave, Glen Innes (directly opposite our shop at 166 Apirana Ave). Opening hours: 7 days a week, 9am – 4.30pm
• Mt Wellington Dove Shop, 28 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington (along the driveway to the left side of the building). Opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm

We can also arrange collection from your home by one of our dedicated drivers. Just call our distribution centre on (09) 527 5064 or email us at donation.pickups@dovehospice.org.nz to organise a suitable pickup time.

What we welcome

We welcome quality items in good condition across these following categories:

• Clothing: Women’s, men’s, children’s and infant clothing, vintage
• Accessories: Shoes, scarves, hats, belts, sunglasses
• Textiles: Linen, blankets, throws, cushions, towels
• Furniture: Bedroom and living room furniture, dining sets, antiques
• Homeware: Dishes, utensils, glassware, cookware, ornaments, candles, vases
• Beauty products: makeup, skincare, perfumes, haircare
• Toys: Soft and hard toys, puzzles, games
• Books and media: Books, CDs, DVDs, records, comics
• Jewellery: Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, watches
• Arts and crafts: Artwork, stationery, art and sewing supplies
• Hobbies: Instruments, sports gear, collectibles, craft supplies, bicycles
• Bags: Handbags, backpacks, luggage

We can’t accept

There are some items we’re unable to accept, including:

• Damaged, dirty, stained or torn clothing
• Electrical items
• Medical, health and safety equipment
• Petrol or gas products
• Weapons or explosives
• Perishable goods
• Hazardous materials, including cleaning products and paint
• Children’s equipment, including baby carriers, prams, car seats and cots
• Some furniture and homeware, including flat packs, office furniture and chairs, headboards, beds, pianos and gas BBQs
• Exercise equipment
• Some books and media, including old library books, magazines and VHS tapes
• Some bulky or difficult-to-sell items, including ladders and ski equipment

Thank you for choosing to support Dove Hospice & Wellness. Your donations help raise vital funds to support our care and services.