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Hospital Chaplaincy Awareness Week
7-11 September 2026

For 2026, Hospital Chaplaincy Awareness Week is all about making the spiritual and pastoral care provided by hospital chaplains more visible to the people who need it.

One of the ways we are doing this is by hearing from people like you. We would love to hear about your personal connections to our mission, and to learn about your experiences with hospital chaplains.

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If a hospital chaplain has supported you or someone close to you, we would love to hear about your connection to our mission.

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Rotorua Commissioning Service

August 2026

Last month, Rotorua Hospital hosted an official commissioning service for Hospital Chaplaincy Aotearoa’s latest Chaplain and Volunteer Chaplaincy Assistants.

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week

June 2026

These dedicated volunteers play a vital role in our hospitals — supporting patients and whānau through presence, compassion, and care in moments that matter most.

Celebrating 15 Years of Faithful Service

July 2026

After 15 years of dedicated service at Whangarei Hospital, deacon Jim Nees retires, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion, care, and pastoral support.

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New Volunteer Chaplaincy Assistants in Northland

August 2025

July marked a significant milestone for spiritual care in Northland’s hospitals, as eight Volunteer Chaplain Assistants (VCAs) were officially commissioned to serve patients and staff across the region.