Hospice Awareness Week (New Zealand)
A week in May when hospices across New Zealand explain their free palliative care and thank supporters, held 11 to 17 May in 2026.
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OrganiserHospice New Zealand
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Hospice Awareness Week is led nationally by Hospice New Zealand, with local hospices running events and campaigns. It aims to build understanding of hospice and palliative care. The week ran 12 to 18 May in 2025 and 11 to 17 May in 2026.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 10 to 16 May 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 8 to 14 May 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 14 to 20 May 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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