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from the Middlemore Foundation


Grateful patient gives back to Middlemore Hospital
Jagjot Toor spent a month and a half at Middlemore Hospital after an accident, that resulted in him losing a leg. Eager to give back...
Jan 7, 20202 min read


Donations of money will help support long term recovery of burn patients
In the wake of the Whakaari/White Island tragedy, Middlemore Hospital, host of the National Burns Service has been overrun with generous...
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Kidz First Community Christmas Party a great start to the festive season
Santa disembarked his sledge at the SkyCity Convention Centre on Sunday 8th December to visit the 250 excited children who were eagerly...
Dec 12, 20192 min read


Nadia's Half Marathon raises $2510 for Kidz First Neonatal Care.
On May 26th Nadia Budge participated in the Huntly Half Marathon to raise funds to go towards two EEG Monitors for Kidz First Neonatal...
Sep 23, 20192 min read


New Study shows CPAG’s call for Housing Warrant of Fitness should be taken seriously
A study from the University of Otago has recently been released in regards to better housing conditions and how this can positively benefit
Aug 23, 20193 min read


Manurewa's preventable illness problem: thousands of children affected, Foundation says
Thousands of children are hospitalised every year with preventable illness, prompting a drive to improve childhood health in south Auckland
Aug 9, 20191 min read


First Knitter Natter of the year filled with smiles and mountains of knitted garments.
Our first Knitter Natter of the year was a success with close to 100 guests filling Ko Awatea with bags filled with knitted garments that...
Apr 16, 20192 min read


An incredible $2500 fundraised by HOPIN’s Fishing Competition
In early December 2018, Paddy O’Leary from Whangarei was tragically involved in a spinal incident and admitted to the Auckland Spinal...
Apr 9, 20191 min read


Joseph Parker puts his (heavy)weight behind the work of the Middlemore Foundation
Boxing star Joseph Parker, who grew up in Mangere, is putting his (heavy)weight behind the work of the Middlemore Foundation. Joseph has...
Apr 5, 20191 min read


Mana-ā-Riki: The first three years
Since joining the Middlemore Foundation as CEO in 2018, I have been lucky enough to witness firsthand the positive impact of our...
Mar 22, 20192 min read


Minimum Requirements for Housing Standards Set by Government
The new healthy homes standards, announced by Housing Minister Phil Twyford, has set minimum requirements for heating, insulation,...
Feb 25, 20191 min read


14 Ways to Show You Care This Valentine's Day
1. Give your Time - sign up to be a Middlemore Foundation volunteer 2. Do the Highbrook Fun Run/Walk - register here 3. Donate your good...
Feb 13, 20191 min read


Tiaho Mai: New Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Confident This Will Make a Difference
Mental Health support services in Counties Manukau have taken a big step forward this month with opening of Stage 1 of the new $57...
Jan 16, 20192 min read


Santa has Arrived: Kidz First Christmas Party
On Sunday 2 December, families from the Counties Manukau region celebrated the festive season at the SKYCITY Convention Centre. A day...
Dec 4, 20182 min read


A Thank You to Our Generous Knitters
The wool programme continues to be an outstanding success, bringing together the skills of knitters, and mothers who could do with a hand...
Nov 23, 20181 min read


Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal 2018 Supporting Kidz First Neonatal Care
Counties Manukau District Health Board is one of the largest and fastest growing District Health Boards servicing to over half a million...
Aug 13, 20181 min read


Kidz First Jammies in June update
Every year we are truly humbled by the support we receive from community groups, schools, businesses and individuals for Kidz First...
Jul 2, 20182 min read


Middlemore Foundation appoints new CEO
A change of leadership at Middlemore Foundation paves the way for continued growth in enhancing the region’s health services in South...
May 30, 20182 min read


Middlemore Foundation farewells Executive Director Pamela Tregonning
We farewell our Executive Director Pamela Tregonning. Pam was involved in the creation of Middlemore Foundation and has constantly gone...
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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