Compassionate Communities Aotearoa Hui 2026 - Tai Timu Tai Pari

Join us in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay to continue the kōrero on cultivating compassionate communities in Aotearoa. The 2026 national Compassionate Communities hui is hosted by Cranford Hospice and Compassionate Communities Collective Hawke’s Bay. Everyone connected to this space and this kaupapa is welcome.

Our theme Tai Timu, Tai Pari speaks to the rhythms of living, dying, caring and grieving. Together we honour the ebb and flow of people’s needs, recognising that compassion must be flexible, responsive and deeply rooted in relationship. By moving with the winds and tides, we create a community where aroha, manaaki, and shared responsibility uplift us all.

Registration desk is open Thursday 18th 8.15am - 8.45am

Sessions run:
Thursday 18th 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 19th 9.00am – 5.30pm
Saturday 20th 9.00 am – 12.30pm

READ MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMME HERE https://cranfordhospice.org.nz/compassionate-communities-hui/
On Friday afternoon we have three open workshops and one designed specifically for those working in hospice and palliative care settings around Aotearoa.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS - THESE ARE ALL CONCURRENT SO PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OPTION TO ADD TO YOUR TICKET.
These are at no extra cost and the four options are:

NODA 3.45 - 4.45pm - Shakespeare Room Toitoi
ACP PARTY - 3.45 - 5.00pm - Assembly Ballroom Toitoi
SOUND HEALING 3.45 - 4.45pm Venue TBC
PALLIATIVE CARE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES - 3.45 - 5.15 pm Cranford Hospice: Elms House, 304 Knight St, Hastings

NODA (Open) – No-one Dies Alone: Hear NODA North Canterbury’s Deborah Hercock and Rebecca Field of NODA Hawke’s Bay share their respective journeys with this volunteer initiative, and take some ideas back to your community.

ACP PARTY (Open) – come and experience the collective approach to completing (or at least starting) your Advance Care Plan. With a vino in hand, and a doctor on hand to answer any curly questions, this is a chance to tackle your ACP with others in a friendly and convivial setting. Cash bar available

SOUND HEALING (Open) – with Jenny Allen. A chance to rest and restore and balance your energy at the end of the day with this deep relaxation workshop. Koha at the door.

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES AND PALLIATIVE CARE
This is a closed workshop for those working in hospice and hospital palliative care to help explore how they might engage with the concept in their regions.
Facilitated by Sarah Dewes of Te Atawhai Aroha, Carol McAllum of Honohono Tātou Katoa, and Stephanie Hutchinson of Compassionate Communities Collective, Hawke’s Bay

OPTIONAL DINNER THURSDAY
On Thursday evening there is the option of dinner at local restaurant Craft & Social, very close to the venue. The cost for this is $55 and is payable on the night.

Although the hui finishes midday on Saturday, we invite you to stay another day and explore all that sunny Hawke’s Bay has to offer. We are working on obtaining some discounts for winery visits!
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