Wellington Children's Hospital News

Wellington Children's Hospital News

Check out our latest Children's Hospital news below! 

Foundation Launches Txt Campaign
28 May 2012

Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation is running its first ever 'Txt to Donate' campaign in support of Wellington Children's Hospital.  

Read More Woolley Barista Cleans Up for Sick Kids
10 May 2012

'Clean-Shaven' isn't a term that is usually associated with Ryan Woolley, a barista at Café Neo on Willis Street.

Read More Angelina Ballerina Brings Magic to Hospital
18 April 2012

Wellington Children's Hospital was transformed into a magical place to be today as children were treated to a special visit from Royal New Zealand Ballet's Angelina Ballerina.

Read More Hurricanes Cause A Storm in Hospital
30 March 2012

The Hurricanes rugby players created a storm in Wellington Children's Hospital today as players visited patients and families ahead of their big game against the Cheetahs at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.

Read More Saints Basketball Team Become Charity Partners
29 March 2012

The Exodus Saints have chosen Wellington Children's Hospital as their Official Charity for the 2012 season.

Read More Terrace Tunnel Walk Through for Sick Kids
25 March 2012

The Terrace Tunnel was open to the public on Sunday 24th March for a one-off chance to walk through it to mark the end of its upgrade, the first upgrade since it was opened in 1978.

Read More Kids Fundraising for Kids
21 March 2012

Natasha Lynch and her classmates raised $200 for the Children's Hospital last Thursday.

Read More Variety Donate to Children's Hospital
15 March 2012

Variety children's charity arrived at Wellington Children's Hospital in an array of quirky vehicles today to present toys, games and equipment to the hospital's Child Development Team.

Read More Wellington Children's Hospital Centenary Year Coincides with a Major Refurbishment
13 March 2012

Supporters of Wellington Children's Hospital have raised funds to assist with the major refurbishment of the hospital.

Read More Governor General Launches Centenary Year for Wellington Children's Hospital
12 March 2012

The Governor General Sir Jerry Matepaere and Lady Janine Matepaere launched Wellington Children's Hospital centenary year with a special visit to the children's hospital on 12th March.

Read More Life Saving Equipment for Neonatal Unit Provided by Community
29 February 2012

Wellington Hospital's Neonatal Patient Retrieval Team has a new tool in their kit to aid in saving patients' lives.

Read More Donation of Physio Therapeutic Mats for NICU
23 February 2012

Wellington Hospital's Neonatal Unit received two therapeutic mats yesterday for use by the Unit's Physiotherapists. The mats can be laid on the floor, providing a safe, clean environment for older infants in the NICU.

Read More Gingerbread House Challenge raises $11,000 for Sick Kids
22 February 2012

The Prime Hotels Gingerbread House Challenge 2011 has raised an impressive $11,000 for sick kids at Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Puma Fever at Wellington Children's Hospital
30 January 2012

Puma fever has caught on at Wellington Children's Hospital as the Sevens rugby team from the Republic of Argentina visit families in hospital today.

Read More Santa Visits Kids in Hospital
21 December 2011

Kirkcaldie and Stains Ltd brought a special visitor to Wellington Children's Hospital today.

Read More Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal 2011 Benefits Wellington Children's Hospital
1 December 2011

Countdown supermarket staff today presented a large donation of $108,520 to doctors, nurses and senior staff from Wellington Children's Hospital and Capital and Coast District Health Board.

Read More All Blacks Kick Off Gingerbread House Challenge
17 November 2011

All Blacks Piri Weepu and Cory Jane kicked off the 2011 Prime Hotels Gingerbread Challenge at Wellington Children's Hospital on Thursday.

Read More Patients See Sleeping Beauty
28 October 2011

Wellington Children's Hospital patients attended the dress rehearsal of Royal New Zealand Ballet's Sleeping Beauty last night, thanks to a donation from the ballet's national sponsor, Meridian Energy.

Read More Irish Rugby World Cup Team in Hospital
9 October 2011

Families in Wellington Children's Hospital on Friday were ecstatic to meet the Irish Rugby World Cup Team before their sudden departure from the Cup this weekend.

Read More All Blacks visit kids during Rugby World Cup
3 October 2011

The atmosphere was electric at Wellington Children's Hospital on Friday, with a special visit from All Blacks playing in the Rugby World Cup.

Read More Rugby Fever Catches On!
24 August 2011

We have caught rugby fever here at Wellington Children's Hospital!  200 of our Volunteer knitters have made 100% wool, black and white rugby jerseys, beanies and boots as the country gears up for the Rugby World Cup.

Read More Final Lions Visit of the Season
17 August 2011

The Vodafone Wellington Lions made their final visit to Wellington Children's Hospital for the 2011 season today.

Read More Motu Matu'u Shows his Softer Side
8 August 2011

Vodafone Wellington Lion Hooker Motu Matu'u showed his softer side today, cuddling 8 month old Kahlai at Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More From Checkout to Children's Hospital with Love
5 August 2011

50 Countdown and Woolworths Supermarket staff performed Laparoscopic Surgery at Wellington Children's Hospital today for the Wellington launch of the 2011 Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal.

Read More All Blacks Visit Sick Kids Before Game
30 July 2011

All Blacks Ben Smith, Israel Dagg and Sitiveni Sivivatu stopped by Wellington Children's Hospital ahead of the team's big match against the Springboks at Westpac Stadium (which the All Blacks won 40-7).

Read More Vodafone Wellington Lions Visit Sick Kids
26 July 2011

The Vodafone Wellington Lions have kicked off their rugby season with a special visit to Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Music is the Best Medicine
21 July 2011

International Israeli musician Tal Kravitz played a special performance for children and families in Ward 18 of Wellington Children's Hospital today, showing that maybe musician is the best medicine.

Read More Knitworld Knits for Newborns
14 July 2011

Staff and customers from Knitworld stores throughout New Zealand have been knitting up a storm in support of newborns at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.

Read More Weta Workshop and HOSPI
15 June 2011

Weta Workshop are well known for their creative involvement in Lord of the Rings and King Kong.  Now they have got right in behind our Foundation and Wellington Children's Hospital by designing a new look HOSPI!

Read More Record Numbers for Hospi Bike Ride
14 March 2011

The Foundation's third annual Hospi Bike Ride received record numbers this year as 325 cyclists took to their bikes on Sunday 13th March.

Read More Bear Grylls to Support Wellington Children's Hospital
8 February 2011

Bear Grylls, of Man Vs Wild fame, will be the guest speaker at a ShadowCorp Entertainment event on March 3rd, supporting the Foundation and Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Christmas Arrives Early in NICU
20 December 2010

The Foundation today helped Christmas come early in Wellington Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a very special delivery of 41 handmade Christmas stockings.

Read More Wellington Supermarkets Donate $57000 to Wellington Childrens Hospital
10 December 2010

Wellington Supermarkets Donate $57,000 to Wellington Children's Hospital

Read More Zoo Creatures Visit Hospital
3 December 2010

We have had some very unique VIPs in Wellington Children's Hospital - a Cockatoo, Hedgehog, Shingleback Lizard, Rat, and a Tuatara from Wellington Zoo.

Read More Kirkcaldie and Stains Add Christmas Touch
1 December 2010

The Staff of Kirkcaldie and Stains have added their special Christmas touch to Wellington Hospital and Wellington Children's Hospital this week with the installation of Christmas decorations in Wellington Children's Hospital and a 12 foot Christmas tree for the atrium of Wellington Hospital.

Read More Christmas Quilts for Kids
1 December 2010

Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation's volunteer quilters have made over 100 handmade Christmas Quilts and Stockings made for Wellington Children's Hospital and Wellington Neonatal Unit this Christmas.

Read More Gingerbread House Kits for Kids
1 December 2010

Prime Hotels Wellington have created amazing Gingerbread House Kits for sale with 50% of the cost going to our Wellington Children's Hospital Christmas Appeal.

Read More Car Washes for Kids
17 November 2010

12 year old students Payton, Izzy and Daena from Paremata School rallied together fellow students recently to wash cars and raise funds for children in Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Christmas Parade Supports Sick Kids
15 November 2010

50 Foundation Volunteers marched alongside HOSPI in the Wellington Christmas Parade on Sunday in support of sick kids in hospital over Christmas.

Read More A Night at the Ballet
29 October 2010

Patients and parents from Wellington Children's Hospital had a special trip out last night to the Royal New Zealand Ballet dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker.

Read More Royal New Zealand Ballet Visit
20 October 2010

Principal dancers from Royal New Zealand Ballet's latest show The Nutcracker graced the halls of Wellington Children’s Hospital yesterday.

Read More Piri Weepu's Special Visit
19 October 2010

The Vodafone Wellington Lions have been great supporters of Wellington Children's Hospital for the last three years and on learning that Wellington half-back Piri Weepu was up to his knee in plaster cast, some patients in Wellington Children's Hospital and staff at Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation made Piri a special get well card and delivered it in person.

Read More Special Booklet for Neonatal Unit Parents
24 September 2010

NICU parents can now record their baby's journey through Wellington's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a special book donated by the Foundation and designed by Freestyle Total Print Production.

Read More Aphrodite's Ball
15 September 2010

 The Greek and Cypriot Communities hosted the Aphrodite's Children's Ball in support of Wellington Children's Hospital. The evening was an extravagant, fantastic and successful event and we are so thankful for everyone's support. Funds raised from the evening will go towards making a difference in the lives of our little patients.

Read More Tilt-away beds
15 September 2010

Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation were delighted to donate tilt-away beds to Wellington Children’s Hospital. These innovative beds fold out of the wall to allow parents to be by their little one at all times. Time in hospital can be a very distressing time for both children and their parents, and the Foundation is more than happy to be able to make this time as comfortable as possible.

Read More NZ Art Show 2010
15 September 2010

Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation were fortunate to again be the chosen charity of New Zealand Art Show this year, and the event was another great success. Fine wine, entertainment and cocktail food was enjoyed amongst a variety of fantastic local art, all in support of Wellington Children’s Hospital.

Read More Hospi Visits Mozambique
15 September 2010

‘Hospi’, our hospital lion, is travelling the world and got back to his safari roots with a recent visit to Mozambique. We will keep you updated with more of Hospi’s worldwide adventures.

Read More Phil and Teds Buggy Donation
15 September 2010

Our friends at Phil and Teds have kindly donated a further two buggies to Wellington Children's Hospital. This makes 6 buggies that Phil and Ted's have donated since 2007. Thank you, Phil and Teds, for your continued support

Read More All Blacks on the Wards
15 September 2010

All Blacks Joe Rokocoko, Victor Vito and Benson Stanley were playing games of a different kind when they visited Wellington Children's Hospital in July. Trading in their rugby balls for colouring pencils, these three All Blacks were a big hit with the kids. It's these smiles and treasured memories which make the experience of hospital a little easier for our sick kids.

Read More HOSPI Adventures with Simon Woolf
31 May 2010

HOSPI is being taken to great new heights by Simon Woolf of Photography by Woolf.

Read More Mother's Day in the NICU
9 May 2010

Mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Wellington Hospital were delighted to receive individual hand made quilts as personal gifts this Mother's Day.

Read More Sick Kids Reach for the Sky
1 May 2010

Eight children from Wellington Children's Hospital reached for the sky today with the help of Lee Bennett, owner of Snap Roll Cafe, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Read More Charity dinner and auction with Prime Minister John Key
20 April 2010

Following Prime Minister John Key's visit to Wellington Children's Hospital this January with Prince William, the Foundation is pleased to announce a special dinner with The Prime Minister supporting our kids.

Read More BNZ Donates to Wellington's Children's Hospital
12 April 2010

BNZ Kilbirnie branch continued its support of Wellington Children's Hospital this month by collecting donations for the Hospital in branch, at the Kilbirnie festival and by holding a staff mufti day.

Read More Woolworths Fresh Treats for Kids
6 April 2010

Hot Cross Buns and chocolate treats were just what the Doctor ordered for families and staff at Wellington Children's Hospital today.  Staff from Woolworths Tawa and Woolworths Johnsonville, members of the Fresh Future Appeal fundraiser for kids, continued their support of our patients, bringing in the special Easter treats for all.

Read More NZSO Special Performance
31 March 2010

A trio from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra gave a private concert at Wellington Children's Hospital today for patients, families and staff.

Read More Trinity Group Rallies Behind Children's Hospital
26 March 2010

Long-term hospitality operators, Trinity Group, are leading the charge of a list of Wellington businesses rallying behind a Wellington Children's Hospital fundraiser.

Read More Training Dolly 'Sam' Arrives at Children's Hospital
23 March 2010

Today, 4 year old patient Freddie met Wellington Children's Hospital's new training mannequin 'Sam', donated by Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation.

Read More HOSPI Charity Bike Ride a Winner
15 March 2010

The second annual Hospital to Hospital Charity Bike Ride from Kenepuru Hospital to Wellington Hospital via Johnsonville, Makara and Island Bay (52kms) was another success.

Read More Ted E Bear and Strassman Thrill Kids
19 February 2010

World famous ventriloquist David Strassman and one of his stars, Ted E Bear, thrilled children and staff at Wellington Children's Hospital today during a special visit to the Hospital ahead of a sell out show in Wellington.

Read More BNZ and Hurricanes Give Super 14 Tickets to Kids
19 February 2010

BNZ and the Hurricanes have joined forces to give our sick kids an incredible suprise - tickets to a Hurricanes home game this weekend.

Read More Argentine 7s Team Visits Hospital
2 February 2010

The Argentine Sevens team made a stop in their busy pre-tournament training to include a visit to Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Prince William Visits Wellington Children's Hospital
19 January 2010

Prince William visited the Sick Kids at Wellington Children's Hospital today (19 January 2010) during his first official visit in New Zealand representing the Queen.

Read More Carols by Candlelight a Big Success
17 December 2009

Wellington's annual Carols by Candlelight was another fantastic evening out for families of all ages last night.

Read More Prince William to Visit Wellington Children's Hospital
14 December 2009

The Foundation is delighted to confirm that The Prime Minister has announced the visit of Prince William to Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Wellington Christmas Parade
15 November 2009

Wellington's Christmas Parade had some very special guests yesterday - with sick kids and HOSPI the lion in attendance.

Read More Fresh Future Kicks Off Children's Hospital Appeal
5 November 2009

The Wellington Children's Hospital Redevelopment Appeal kicked into gear today with a large donation of $85,000 from the 2009 Fresh Future Appeal for Sick Kids. 

Read More Kirkcaldie & Stains Official Christmas Charity
1 November 2009

Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation and Wellington Children's Hospital have been named the official Christmas Charity for the Kirkcaldie and Stains and the Rotary Club of Wellington joint fundraising partnership.

Read More Peter Pan Flies In
27 October 2009

Some of the Peter Pan cast from the Royal New Zealand Ballet sprinkled fairy dust and laughs through Wellington Children's Wards this morning.  

Read More Fresh Future Netball Fury
23 September 2009

Tawa Recreation Centre played host to a furiously fast paced Netball competition on Tuesday night as part of the Fresh Future Appeal.  Teams from four Progressive Supermarkets in Wellington took to the court to find the top dog team while supporting sick kids through the Fresh Future Appeal.

Read More Spiritual Window for Neonatal Unit
20 August 2009

When a loved one passes away it is very hard for the family, particularly when it is a newborn who passes away so early in life.

Read More Stretch n Grow Suits for our Growing Babes
19 August 2009

Recent donations have enabled us to purchase 120 'Stretch 'n' Grow' suits for our most vulnerable patients.

Read More Big Boys and Their Toys
17 August 2009

A team from Fletchers Construction who are currently working at the Hospital, took some time out of their day to donate toys for our Sick Kids.

Read More Fresh Future Begins
7 August 2009

The 2009 Fresh Future Appeal began today with Wellington's launch at Wellington Hospital.

Read More Gifts for Sophie
14 July 2009

In Wellington Children's Hospital there is a very brave young girl named Sophie who has spent more than 18 weeks this year in Hospital.  This means that she has only been out of hospital for 5 weeks in the whole year!

Read More Special Evening at NZ Affordable Art Show
1 July 2009

The New Zealand Affordable Art Show is a highlight on the art's calendar and we are very pleased to announce a special evening for Wellington Children's Hospital at this year's show on Friday 31st July.

Read More Vodafone Wellington Lions Continue Support of Sick Kids
29 June 2009

We are VERY pleased to announce that the Vodafone Wellington Lions are continuing their support of Wellington Children's Hospital this year.

Read More Hospi Care Programme Announced for Child Cancer Unit
29 June 2009

The Foundation recently announced a special patient and family support programme for Cancer Kids at Wellington Children’s Hospital.

Read More Easter Comes Early at Children's Hospital
6 April 2009

Easter came early this year at Wellington Children's Hospital when members of the Young Vinnies group from St Mary's College, Wellington, visited the Hospital last week with Easter Eggs for the young patients and their families.

Read More Hospi Bike Ride a Success for Sick Kids
16 March 2009

On Sunday 15th March, nearly 300 people from throughout the Wellington Region took to their bikes in support of Wellington Children’s Hospital - with some cyclists travelling from as far as Napier and New Plymouth especially for the event.

Read More Public Open Day at Wellington's New Regional Hospital
9 March 2009

9,000 people siezed the opportunity to tour part of their new Wellington Regional Hospital on Sunday 8th March 2009. 

Read More Carols A Success for our Sick Kids
8 December 2008

The sun was shining, the crowd was dancing and our 50-strong volunteers were out in force at Carols by Candlelight 2008 this Saturday - raising funds for Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Photo Gallery - Lions @ Wgtn Childrens Hospital
16 September 2008

As part of our Official Charity status with the Vodafone Wellington Lions, two or three players visit the Children's Hospital every week.  Here are some of the photos:

Read More Stolen Toys Replaced
20 August 2008

In July, two mean spirited people broke into the Play Specialist's room in Ward 18 at Wellington Children's Hospital and stole laptops, Playstations, Xboxs and other toys!

Read More Fresh Future 2008 Has Begun!
8 August 2008

Fresh Future 2008 has begun. The campaign lead by Progressive Enterprises - Foodtown, Countdown, Woolworths, FreshChoice and SuperValue - last year raised $1million for New Zealand's Children's Hospitals, from which we received $210,000.

Read More Vodafone Wellington Lions Official Charity 2008
16 July 2008

It was announced on Wednesday 16th July that the VODAFONE WELLINGTON LIONS have chosen WELLINGTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL and the WELLINGTON HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FOUNDATION as their OFFICIAL CHARITY FOR 2008.

Read More Phil n Teds Breach the Gap
19 June 2008

Phil and Teds, New Zealand's leading baby buggy manufacturer, today presented their third buggy to the Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Hurricanes Blow into Wellington Children's Hospital
22 May 2008

Ahead of their big semi-final match against the Crusaders, 5 Hurricane players blew in to visit with children at Wellington Children's Hospital.

Read More Dragon Boat Festival Supports Wellington Children's Hospital

Capital and Coast DHB's Dragon Boat team were well supported by HOSPI and Foundation Volunteers at Wellington's Dragon Boat Festival.

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