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Christmas at Middlemore Hospital's Kidz First

Dave helped us install special Santa mailboxes at Kidz First and met with a few of our patients and staff. Kidz First Play Specialists...

Roy's story

Roy Jr is one of two children in New Zealand with rare chromosomal disorder, Testrasomy 18p, which affects many parts of the body and...

Shalom's story

At only 6 months old, Shalom was admitted to Middlemore Hospital's Kidz First unit with a diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis and having...

Luca's story

Born with a rare brain abnormality, Luca (3) is blind, suffers multiple seizures daily, and uses a wheelchair. Hear from Luca's inspiring...

Spring Paanui 2022

From our CEO I always enjoy Spring – the days are longer, the sun is getting stronger and the koowhai is in bloom. For Maaori this is...

Good in the Hood giving Kidz First Healing Garden a magical refresh

Moe (Moefilifilia) Aoelua is a Mental Health and Addiction Services Nurse Lead for our Pacific Team. Her role is caring for others but...

Knitters Matariki Paanui ❤️

Lyle Smith, our Community Relationships Coordinator, prepared this special Matariki Paanui to celebrate Matariki. Teenaa koutou katoa!...

Matariki Paanui ❤️

Lyle Smith, our Community Relationships Coordinator, prepared this special Matariki Paanui to celebrate Matariki. Teenaa koutou katoa!...

Margi's Q&A with Kidz First!

Our CEO Margi Mellsop sat with Kidz First and here's what she had to say about her experience: Whilst preparing for our Jammies in June:...