Waipuna Hospice is calling on the community to donate quality used items to help stock its charity shops. Right now, it is especially in need of good condition furniture and bric-a-brac.
Every item sold in a Waipuna Hospice charity shop helps fund specialist palliative care for people in the community facing a life-limiting illness.
Without donated goods, this care simply wouldn’t be possible, Waipuna Hospice retail general manager Jace Dowman said.
“We rely on the generosity of our community to keep our shops running,” Dowman said.
“Whether it’s a couch you no longer need or some unused kitchenware, your donations help us provide essential care and support for local families.”
The hospice does ask that donations are clean and in good, saleable condition.
“If you wouldn’t buy it yourself, please don’t donate it,” Dowman said.
“Unfortunately, we end up paying thousands in dump fees each month to get rid of unsellable items, which means less money going where it’s needed: care for our patients and their whānau.”
Donations can be dropped off at any Waipuna Hospice charity shop, or at the depots on Brook St in Tauranga or Domain Rd in Pāpāmoa. If you have larger items, you can book a free collection by calling 07 281 1755 and leaving a message.
Hospice care touches so many lives, from patients to whānau and friends. By donating your pre-loved goods, you’re not just decluttering, you’re helping to provide comfort, dignity and support when it matters most.
3 comments
Expensive
Posted on 16-06-2025 02:37 | By Joanne Baker
Well unfortunatly 2nd hand shops have become expensive these days and a lot of things are cheaper to buy brand new from the kmart, timu and Shein. So whoever does the pricing better make sure they understand the prices that sell on timu, shein and the kmart, because most people from the next generation shop off timu!
@Joanne
Posted on 16-06-2025 13:13 | By morepork
I buy stuff online all the time and that includes Ali Baba and Temu. (I've kind of dropped Temu recently because I have some reservations about their tech, but that's just me.)
The point I'm clumsily trying to make here is that online shopping DOESN'T preclude shopping in retail stores. I have made purchases from St. Vinnies and the Waipuna Hospice shop and been very satisfied with the service and the price.
Sometimes, if you browse retail stores, you see something you really like, and sometimes, you might need something and are not prepared to wait while it comes from China.
And then, there is the broader implication which we need to "step back" in order to see.
The Hospice does an incredible job in our community and it DESERVES our support.
(I think they should be at least subsidized by Government, and not have to RELY on us.)
Op Shops
Posted on 21-06-2025 09:52 | By k Smith
There have been quite a number of these shops that has popped up over the last few years.
Good on the people who volunteer to help out. Personally I quite like them and often pop in and look some of the older items. A lot of them are in good condition. I brought a few items in the last couple of months and are enjoying them. I could have brought them from Temu but its not the same thing, the older items I brought have proven quality, and its recycling.
People please support these shops as the profits go to a good cause.
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