Welcome to Dying Matters Week Auckland
Mercy Hospice and the team from Honohono Tātou Katoa brought Dying Matters Week 2024 to Auckland. This event is all about supporting people in Auckland to start conversations, learn from experts, and feel empowered to put end-of-life planning in place to bring peace of mind to themselves and their loved ones.
Local libraries in Birkenhead, Mt Roskill and Avondale hosted events from Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th August, including resources and information from local businesses, a curated collection of books on grief and dying, workshops, pop-up events and Q&A sessions from a variety of local experts.
Auckland Programme 2024
Book Displays
A curated collection of books for adults and children, about end-of-life, health journeys and grief.
Workshops and Q&A sessions
Opportunity to ask experts and community members about the end-of-life journey including a palliative care doctor, a palliative care nurse, and a death doula.
1000 Hearts Project
We gathered and sewed felt hearts together, fostering connections within our community.
Local Resources
Death-care resources from local businesses and organisations.
Departure Lounge
A comfy space inside the library and connect with others, start conversations, explore resources such as conversation cards.
Poetry & Storytelling
Experiences with death and dying expressed through poems and stories shared from the local community.
Get in touch
For more information on Auckland events, please contact Maria at mmariotti@mh.org.nz
