Join our Hospice West Auckland drop-in sessions for open conversations around life, dying and planning for the future. Learn about the services and support available, including grief support, Advance Care Planning and more. Share, learn and connect with your community.

Join our expert panel featuring representatives from hospice care, The Legal Team lawyers, end-of-life doula care, grief guides, funeral services and funeral celebrants for a comprehensive discussion on end-of-life planning. This session will address the practical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of death and dying, covering everything from legal preparations and medical care options to emotional support and the meaningful celebration of life. Participants will gain valuable insights into creating thoughtful end-of-life plans and approaching these important conversations with confidence and peace of mind.

Cost: $20 per person. Join Aroha Funerals for a half-day educational workshop exploring post-death body changes and care. This session covers what to expect after death, rigor mortis, body dressing techniques, joint softening methods, and body cooling processes. Designed to reduce fear and dispel myths, participants will gain practical knowledge and confidence for providing dignified care to deceased loved ones. You can email info@honohono.net if you are unable to afford the fee. This workshop is limited to 8 people.

Drop in for a chat with Fredrick, a death cafe host and facilitator, any time from 10am - 12pm. Explore questions about mortality, grief, and life's bigger meanings in a safe, welcoming space. No appointment needed - come as you are, stay as long as feels right. All perspectives welcome.

Join our Hospice West Auckland drop-in sessions for open conversations around life, dying and planning for the future. Learn about the services and support available, including grief support, Advance Care Planning and more. Share, learn and connect with your community.

Join us for a special film screening of "In The Realm of Death & Dreaming". Does consciousness continue after death, or is it lights out? Director Johanna Lunn guides viewers on a personal journey to find answers by exploring stories of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, and more. She speaks with leading clinicians and researchers who have spent their careers studying these experiences and the nature of consciousness. We will follow the film with a thought-provoking Q&A session.

Join Rachel Allen, Family Support Team Leader from Harbour Hospice North Shore, for an informative session on Advanced Care Planning, Enduring Power of Attorney, and wills. Drawing from her extensive experience as a Social Worker in hospice care, Rachel will provide practical guidance on navigating these important but often overwhelming topics. Participants will gain foundational knowledge to make informed decisions about future care and legal arrangements, receive a comprehensive resource list, and leave with the confidence to take meaningful steps toward securing peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones.

Join us for a special film screening of "In The Realm of Death & Dreaming". Does consciousness continue after death, or is it lights out? Director Johanna Lunn guides viewers on a personal journey to find answers by exploring stories of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, and more. She speaks with leading clinicians and researchers who have spent their careers studying these experiences and the nature of consciousness. We will follow the film with a thought-provoking Q&A session.

Join us for a special film screening of "In The Realm of Death & Dreaming". Does consciousness continue after death, or is it lights out? Director Johanna Lunn guides viewers on a personal journey to find answers by exploring stories of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, and more. She speaks with leading clinicians and researchers who have spent their careers studying these experiences and the nature of consciousness. We will follow the film with a thought-provoking Q&A session.

Join our expert panel featuring representatives from hospice care, law firms, end-of-life doulas, grief guides, and celebrants for a comprehensive discussion on end-of-life planning. This session will address the practical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of death and dying, covering everything from legal preparations and medical care options to emotional support and meaningful celebration of life. Participants will gain valuable insights into creating thoughtful end-of-life plans and approaching these important conversations with confidence and peace of mind.

This workshop explores advance care planning - a process of thinking and talking about your values, goals, and preferences for current and future health care, including end-of-life care. Participants will learn how to start advance care planning conversations, discover available tools and resources, identify key people to involve, understand how to record and share their wishes, and gain confidence in preparing for future healthcare decisions.

This workshop explores advance care planning - a process of thinking and talking about your values, goals, and preferences for current and future health care, including end-of-life care. Participants will learn how to start advance care planning conversations, discover available tools and resources, identify key people to involve, understand how to record and share their wishes, and gain confidence in preparing for future healthcare decisions.

This workshop explores advance care planning - a process of thinking and talking about your values, goals, and preferences for current and future health care, including end-of-life care. Participants will learn how to start advance care planning conversations, discover available tools and resources, identify key people to involve, understand how to record and share their wishes, and gain confidence in preparing for future healthcare decisions.

Gentle songs to honour grief, care for whānau, and celebrate life. Join us for a heartfelt afternoon of music, compassion, and connection in our community.

Join us for a special film screening of "In The Realm of Death & Dreaming". Does consciousness continue after death, or is it lights out? Director Johanna Lunn guides viewers on a personal journey to find answers by exploring stories of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, and more. She speaks with leading clinicians and researchers who have spent their careers studying these experiences and the nature of consciousness. We will follow the film with a thought-provoking Q&A session.