Franklin Hospice

19/01/2026

The second element of our new logo:

Awa — the river flowing through our region

Stretching from the west coast to the Firth of Thames, our hospice region includes the Waikato River flowing through its heart.

A symbol of life and continuity, the river reflects the journey of hospice care — supporting whānau to live fully, with strength and dignity.

New Year. New Look. New Name.
Same Purpose. Compassionate hospice care — still here & still local.

15/01/2026

Whenua — the land of Franklin

Rooted in community. Grounded in care.

This first element of our new logo represents the land of Franklin — the foundation of our identity. It speaks to our roots, our connection to place, and the role this whenua plays in shaping the community we serve.

New Year. New Look. New Name.
Same Purpose. Compassionate hospice care — still here & still local.

12/01/2026

New Year. New Look. New Name.

Exciting changes are underway!

Franklin Hospice is refreshing its look, and we are now officially Franklin Community Hospice — a name that reflects our connection to the people and whānau we care for across the community.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing pieces of our new logo — each one telling part of our story.

Same Purpose. Compassionate hospice care — still here & still local.

05/01/2026

📢 Franklin Community Hospice Fundraiser 📢

Family Valentine’s Day at Riverhaven Artland 💖
Swap the usual dinner-out for something truly special this Valentine’s Day — a relaxed day outdoors with your whānau at Riverhaven Artland.
Picnic, play, and explore 40 acres of gardens and stunning sculptures by New Zealand artists. 🌿🎨

📅 Saturday 14 February 2026
🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 331 North Road, Clevedon

✨ What to expect:
• Sculpture walk
• Picnic spots and beautiful surroundings
• Food trucks for easy lunch options
• Activities and entertainment for the kids
• Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome 🐾

🎟️ Tickets:
Adult $25 | Child (under 12) $10 | Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) $60

By attending, you’ll also be supporting Franklin Community Hospice, helping provide compassionate care for local people with life-limiting conditions and their families. 💕

👉 Get your tickets here: https://rha-fun-day.raiselysite.com

Make this Valentine’s Day about time together, family memories, and supporting compassionate care.

31/12/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Franklin Hospice! ✨🎉

As we welcome 2026, we’re sending warm wishes to our patients, whānau, volunteers, and supporters. May 2026 bring you moments of comfort, connection, and kindness throughout the year. 💛

This year is extra special — we’re celebrating 40 years of caring for our community! We can’t wait to share the exciting things ahead.

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas / Meri Kirihimete from all of us at Franklin Hospice! 🎄

May your Christmas be filled with love, whānau, and wonderful memories. From our team to you, we wish you a bright and joyful festive season! ✨🎁

23/12/2025

22/12/2025

Exciting changes are coming! 🩵🩵
Our shop on King Street will close on 24th December and reopen later in January.
We will keep you posted on changes and when we will be accepting donations. 🩵🩵

17/12/2025

Family Valentine’s Day at Riverhaven Artland 💖

Swap the usual dinner-out for something truly special this Valentine’s Day — a relaxed day outdoors with your whānau at Riverhaven Artland. Picnic, play, and explore 40 acres of gardens and stunning sculptures by New Zealand artists. 🌿🎨

📅 Saturday 14 February 2026
🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 331 North Road, Clevedon

✨ What to expect:
• Sculpture walk
• Picnic spots and beautiful surroundings
• Food trucks for easy lunch options
• Activities and entertainment for the kids
• Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome 🐾

🎟️ Tickets:
Adult $25 | Child (under 12) $10 | Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) $60

By attending, you’ll also be supporting Franklin Community Hospice, helping provide compassionate care for local people with life-limiting conditions and their families. 💕

👉 Get your tickets here: https://rha-fun-day.raiselysite.com

Make this Valentine’s Day about time together, family memories, and supporting compassionate care.

12/12/2025

This year, Franklin Hospice supported more than 370 patients and whānau, made thousands of home visits, and answered over 6,000 phone calls — and that’s only part of the story.
💛 Discover the moments of compassion, meet a volunteer superstar, and see what’s ahead for 2026 in our 2025 End-of-Year Newsletter.
👉 Read it now on our website:

A warm wrap-up of 2025 at Franklin Hospice — key achievements, heartfelt stories, holiday updates, and a glimpse into an exciting year ahead.

11/12/2025

🎄 A little festive reminder from Franklin Hospice 💛

If you’re popping into Farmers Pukekohe, why not take a moment to support their Christmas fundraiser for Franklin Hospice? It runs until close of business on Christmas Eve.

✨ You could pick up a limited-edition bauble ($15.99) to brighten your tree and help local families.
🌲Or leave a message on the Tree of Remembrance — a small donation lets you write a tribute to someone special.

Every little gesture helps, and we’re so grateful for your support this festive season! 💛

07/12/2025

We’re delighted to share that our CEO, Lynette Donohoe, received a Certificate of Appreciation from Kowhatu Memorial Charitable Trust — presented by Trevor Wetere.

Kowhatu Memorial Charitable Trust does incredible work supporting whānau who are unable to afford traditional headstones — offering respectful memorials and easing financial and emotional burden during difficult times.

We’re honoured to partner with kaupapa such as theirs that embody kindness, community care and cultural respect.

🌐 Learn more: https://www.kowhatumemorial.com/