Donations and Bequests

NMDHB welcomes donations and bequests from individuals, groups and businesses to assist the provision of services. Such donations can help the organisation to provide enhanced services, equipment and environments over and above the core level that is funded by the government.

Donations and bequests are managed through the Nelson Marlborough Hospitals Charitable Trust. They can be given for specific or general purposes.

Projects assisted by donations

NMDHB and Nelson Marlborough Hospitals’ Charitable Trust are very grateful for the completion of Health Promoting Hospital projects that have been made possible through the donations, support and commitment of local and national businesses, individuals and community groups. These facilities would not have been possible without this input and generosity.

Projects currently in progress:

1. Confidence course in west-facing Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation area
2. Funds for purchasing artwork conducive to rehabilitation and healing
3. Historic photograph collection
4. Display Boards for securing historic photograph collection

Projects Completed:

1. Carving for mortuary area
2. Courtyards and landscaped gardens in Mortuary, ICCU, Radiology and Emergency Areas
3. Landscaped and interactive garden in Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit
4. Sculpture outside main entrance
5. Gold “Solar Sphere”, a large sphere made from Oamaru stone, coated in gold leaf
6. Donation of various artworks, mural drawings throughout hospital
7. Information Space with health promoting material
8. Carter Holt Harvey Children’s playground area and play equipment specifically designed for rehabilitation and free play
9. Chapel

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If you would like more information about making a donation, please contact:

Heather Janssen
C/- Private Bag 18
Nelson
Ph 03 546 1233
Email: heather.janssen@nmhs.govt.nz