Wellington Hospitals Foundation

15/12/2025

We were thrilled to be chosen by Wellington Girls' College again as their charity of choice for the year! Pictured is co-head girl Korimako Dale (centre) with Foundation CE Guy Ryan and fundraising Advisor, Rose Hurst.

Korimako led the school’s fundraising projects throughout the year to raise an extraordinary $10,000 for the children’s hospital! 🎉🎉

This will be used to buy equipment and resources that help strengthen paediatric care across our region’s hospitals. Thanks also to the student exec and the school whanau for their incredible generosity and mahi. 💛

14/12/2025

Grateful thanks to all the booksellers, families and businesses who supported and donated beautiful new books to the children's hospital this Christmas. These will be distributed to children spending time in hospital and to sick tamariki and rangitahi in our community visited by our paediatric nursing teams during the holiday period. We are very fortunate to be co-recipients of such generosity!

📸Marie, Wellington Co-ordinator for Kiwi Christmas Books and Edie.

12/12/2025

This morning, tamariki and rangatahi at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital were treated to a fantastic Christmas visit from members of the Wellington District Police - including Badger, the very well behaved police pup!

This is the ninth year the Wellington District Police whānau have donated Christmas presents, and once again they arrived with an incredible number of gifts. Officers and staff from across the region contributed, including Police National Headquarters, Porirua and Kāpiti Stations, the Kāpiti Digital Centre, Wellington Central Station, Rugby House (Fi****ms Registry), and the Dive Squad - who will be dropping in even more gifts next week!

These visits and generous donations bring so much joy to children spending time in hospital over the Christmas period, and many of the gifts will also be shared by our paediatric community nursing team throughout the holiday season.

Meri kirihimete to all the Wellington District Police whanau💙

09/12/2025

Justin from The Music Warehouse definitely hit a high note with his incredibly generous donation of musical instruments to the children’s hospital recently! These will be added to the kete of resources that the hospital’s two play specialists have to support tamariki spending long hours in hospital. 🎹🎵

08/12/2025

It was wonderful to welcome the talented Paul Beavis, local author and children’s book illustrator, to Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital again last week. Parents with young children will instantly recognise his lively style from books such as Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine series, Mrs Mo’s Monster, and Ring Ting Tui.

It was a joy to see how he captivated the children’s attention, bringing his colourful characters to life right before their eyes.

For any child, swapping a busy carefree childhood for time in hospital can be pretty scary and overwhelming. The Foundation is delighted to facilitate visits like this that bring a touch of joy and wonder and significantly enhance a child’s hospital experience. 💟

04/12/2025

As the holiday season approaches and we turn our thoughts to celebrating with friends and family, we are reminded of the extraordinary impact that community support has had over the past 20 years.

One person who understands this deeply is Jen from our team at the Foundation. On the night Jen’s daughter, Elle, was born, everything changed in an instant. What started as a routine labour quickly became a fight for her newborn’s life. Elle was born breathing but starved of oxygen, leaving Jen and her husband, Jesse, facing the terrifying reality that their daughter might suffer lifelong brain damage.

Find out more https://live-wellington-hospitals-foundation.pantheonsite.io/home/christmas-appeal-for-kids-like-elle

This Christmas, you can help families like Jen’s by supporting our region's hospitals. Your donation today ensures that we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need us most. 💟

Donate now at https://wellingtonhospitalsfoundation.my.site.com/donate/s/

01/12/2025

A big shoutout to Toyworld Wellington Region NZ and The Hits - Wellington 90.1FM for partnering with us to help spread a little festive cheer to tamariki who'll be spending time in hospital this Christmas. Please pop an extra present into the collection boxes when you're shopping!

‘Play It Forward’ this Christmas by gifting a pressie to the Wellington Hospitals Foundation!

Swing by your local Toyworld Wellington Region NZ , grab a toy, and drop it into The Hits donation box in-store.

Donations are open NOW until Sunday 14 December, make your Christmas shopping do double the good at Toyworld!

01/12/2025

A huge thank you to the caring rangatahi behind the Wellington Youth Annual Charity Ball for choosing Wellington Hospitals Foundation as this year's beneficiary. Their meaningful mahi raised an astounding $17,000 - well beyond their original target!

Every year, around 65 young people are treated for cancer, many facing long and challenging hospital stays. The funds raised by WYCB will help provide Manaakitanga Care Packs, which are designed to help young cancer patients feel seen and supported, not just as patients, but as young people. These care packs are a lifeline for those who often feel isolated, offering age appropriate resources that help them stay connected, engaged and cared for during their treatment.

One of the Specialist Clinical Nurses for the Adolescent & Young Adult Service told us: “Today's a pretty special day as I am dropping off the very first Manaakitanga Pack to a 17 year old. This awesome young person is facing a two year treatment regimen for a sarcoma and I am positive this Manaakitanga Pack is going to be a total surprise, something they'd never see coming. It's seriously tough getting a cancer diagnosis so young, especially when you're also trying to manage home life, school and even help out with the family's income. So, I’m really sure this gift will bring comfort and support.”

It’s wonderful to see young people coming together to support their peers. Your kindness and commitment are an inspiration to us all!


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18/11/2025

As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re pleased to launch a refreshed brand and website that honours our history, while looking to the future.

At the heart of our new logo are two interlocking shapes that form both a pair of hearts and a subtle ‘W’ for Wellington. This simple, memorable mark reflects connection, care and the strength that comes from a community united in support for our hospitals. The gold carries through from our previous logo. It represents Wellington, optimism and the energy of generosity - shining a light on the brighter future we can create together. Coral speaks to compassion, community and human connection. It’s a warm, reassuring colour that captures the emotional power of giving.

For two decades, you’ve stood with us alongside our region’s public hospitals, helping patients of all ages and their families receive truly exceptional healthcare. In that time we’ve contributed $160 million towards projects that have directly supported patients, their families and hospital staff.

Please join us in celebrating 20 years of impact by donating today. https://whf.org.nz/

17/11/2025

What does 20 years of care look like? It looks like a child safely asleep in a brand new hospital - built just for them!

From New Zealand’s first purpose built children’s hospital in 1912 to the opening of Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital on 30 September 2022, our community has been there every step of the way for our youngest patients.

Made possible by a remarkable $50 million gift from benefactors Sir Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood, alongside $10 million raised by our community and government funding, Te Wao Nui was designed around the needs of children and whānau. Inside the forest themed environment, Wētā Workshop murals and playful spaces help tamariki feel seen, safe and supported during their visit.

None of this would have been possible without the remarkable generosity of countless individuals, families, organisations and partners.

Please join us in celebrating 20 years of impact by donating today. Your ongoing support ensures that tamariki will continue to receive the best possible care, when they need it most. https://whf.org.nz/

16/11/2025

Our region’s hospitals provide critical, round the clock care for thousands of people, every single day. Thanks to the generosity of our community, they can do more for every patient who walks through their doors.

One of the most impactful milestones of the last two decades came in 2016, when our community rallied together to fund a second MRI scanner, raising $1 million in record time.

The new scanner helped reduce wait times and enabled dedicated medical teams to provide faster, more accurate diagnoses for conditions such as cancer, strokes, and heart and joint problems.

As the official charity for our hospitals, the Foundation helps bridge the gap between government funding and what is truly needed to deliver exceptional public healthcare across the region.

Please join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary and be part of the difference! https://whf.org.nz/

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15/11/2025

As we celebrate 20 years of impact, we’re revisiting some unforgettable moments.

A very special throwback to 2010, when we hosted Prince William on his visit to Wellington Children’s Hospital during his New Zealand tour. Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the young prince as he made his way through the hospital atrium, creating a truly memorable day for patients, families and staff.

That same year, the Foundation established a memorial garden at Wellington Hospital and also arranged for a beautiful baby grand piano to be installed in the atrium, which has been played every day since by incredibly talented volunteer musicians. Both of these initiatives help provide a sense of calm and peace in an otherwise busy and often stressful environment.

For two decades, you’ve stood with us alongside our region’s public hospitals, helping patients of all ages receive exceptional healthcare. In that time, the Foundation has contributed over $160 million towards projects that directly support hospital services.

Please join us in celebrating 20 years of impact by donating today https://whf.org.nz/