Help find a new home for Cranford

Cranford Hospice Foundation has launched a public search to identify a suitable site for the new home for Cranford. This follows last month’s announcement that Trustees had made the difficult decision to no longer proceed with the proposed Chesterhope site as the location for the build of a new hospice. Cranford Hospice is asking the […]

The New Home for Cranford to Pivot from Proposed Chesterhope Site

Cranford Hospice has made the difficult decision to no longer proceed with the proposed Chesterhope site as the location for the build of a new hospice. The decision to pivot from the Chesterhope land, donated by the Joan Fernie Charitable Trust, comes after the wider Pakowhai area was impacted by the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. […]

Next steps for the new home for Cranford Hospice

“Our hearts go out to our community with the deepest sympathy for those who have been caught in the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. We know that many are under immense strain, and some have suffered significant loss”, says Chris Tremain, Cranford Hospice Foundation Chairman. “We want you to know that we are standing beside you […]

Our care in the community

“Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me maunga teitei. Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.” This whakataukī (proverb) is about aiming high and being persistent and tenacious about reaching your goal. It is commonly used to stress the importance of […]

Digging deep for our community: Theo and Cath

Father and daughter gardening duo Theo and Cath, share a love for growing things, and a unique story that drives the countless hours they have spent volunteering as gardeners for Cranford Hospice.   Their commitment to the Cranford gardens began with Cath’s husband, Chris. “This all started because Chris wanted to give to the Hospice […]