Our vision: Compassionate communities that work together supporting people to live and die well  | Hapori aroha e mahi tahi ki te tautoko i te iwi kiora me te mate pai

North Haven Hospice provides care for people of all ages with a life limiting condition or terminal illness but we are so much more than dying.  We are here to wrap a cloak of care around your family, whānau and you as we work with your other health providers and carers.

We put the dying in charge of their living and help people understand what is happening and what to expect.

We are a community charity and there is no charge for our services.  We look after those living in the Whangārei District and the south-east of the Kaipara District including Mangawhai, Maungaturoto, Kaiwaka, Topuni and Oruawharo - a total area of 3150 square kilometres.

Most of the people we care for and support are in their own home or place of residence with doctors and nurses phoning and visiting as required.  From time to time, a higher level of care and support, including complex symptom management and pain relief, may come for a few days and stay at our in-patient unit (IPU), before returning home.

North Haven Hospice's in-patient unit is located in Tikipunga, Whangārei, and acts as a hub for our doctors, nurses, health care assistants, family support team, administrative staff and volunteers.

North Haven Hospice is only partially funded by Te Whatu Ora and we need to fundraise over half of costs each year to keep providing our services for free. We do this through what is earnt from the Whangārei, Ruakākā, Mangawhai and Waipu charity shops, other fundraising activities and events, donations from the public and gifts in wills.

Our medical and clinical staff work collaboratively with other service providers such as GPs, district nurses, iwi providers and other health professionals to provide the care needed for each individual.  Our services are not restricted to those who have a cancer diagnosis and we are also here for people of any age.

Being referred to hospice doesn't mean a person is close to death, but rather are in a position where a cure is not possible.  Individual symptoms and complex health needs are cared for according to each person as they choose to live for the rest of their days.

Our friendly volunteer team also offers their help with options of visits for company, to relieve a family member to do other things, a compassionate hand or foot massage, helping to record life reflections and memories or writing letters to family. 

We also care for your family and whānau before, during and after your death to help with their loss, grief and bereavement when needed.