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assisted dying legally available in NZ with strict eligibility criteria. A small group of our staff worked on our policy, position statement and guidelines
for our staff and volunteers, actively consulting with them. We continue to support patients in their choice. While not administering assisted dying to
a patient we will refer to the appropriate service, and our palliative care support will continue for the patient, family and whānau.
A final word
We remain committed to sustainability, progressively replacing our fleet vehicles with electric or hybrid
to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce our fuel costs, made possible through the generous support of several Philanthropic Trusts and individual
donors. We monitor our waste, getting monthly sustainability reports on our waste levels, and we are composting food waste to use in our gardens.
A Long-term maintenance plan for our new building has been prepared, spanning 40 years. Our thanks to Richard Angus and Kensway for their support in preparing the plan.
We are moving into an uncertain period with the national Health Reforms being implemented this year. At this stage we don’t know what the impact will be on the funding we receive to provide care to our patients and families.
Inā kei te mōhio koe ko kei te mōhio koe, kei te
Thank you to all our supporters, we could not provide our quality, compassionate care to our patients
and families without your generous and continuing commitment.
I am thankful for our team and their response to
all the hurdles thrown at them by COVID – their resilience and working together ensured our patients, their families, and their fellow staff members remained safe.
My thanks to the Executive Leadership Team, and the Chairs and Trustees of the Te Omanga Hospice Trust and Te Omanga Hospice Foundation for their outstanding support and guidance.
Biddy Harford MNZM Chief Executive
wai koe, I anga mai koe I hea, anga atu ki hea
If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going
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