Publications, printed resources and videos

There are many organisations and groups providing information and resources related to palliative and end of life care. 

Here is a selection of publications, printed resources and videos you may find useful. Further information can be found on the Hospice New Zealand website, the Te Kōwhai library and our useful links page.

Publications

• A Hospice Guide for Carers - created by Hospice New Zealand to provide a clearer picture of the situation and to answer some of the questions or issues that might come up as part of this journey.

• Mauri Mate - a Māori Palliative Care Framework for Hospices - this framework responds to issues that Māori have raised with service providers and researchers and has been written as guidance for the hospices of Aotearoa.

• Te Ara Whakapiri: Principles and guidance for the last days of life - outlines the essential components and considerations required to promote quality care at the end of life for all adults in New Zealand.

• Palliative Care Handbook - the aim of this resource is to make palliative care understandable for healthcare professionals, using clear logical layout and understandable explanations of how to manage and cope with problems that can be very challenging.

• Ending Life Well. A podcast series for Carers - this series has been developed for New Zealand’s army of unpaid family carers who are looking after a loved one who is dying. Developed by the specialist palliative team at Otago Community Hospice and supported by Hospice New Zealand, the series provides reliable advice and information for carers.