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New Report: Yarning Roundtable Summary
New publication: End-of-life care in the intensive care unit: Insights from critical care clinicians, patients and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Meri Kirihimete, kia haumaru te noho
We reflect on a busy 2025 and wish you a safe and restful holidays.
Finishing 2025 on a high!
Many congratulations to Eillish Satchell who submitted her PhD thesis on the last working day of 2025.
New publication: Family experiences of out-of-hospital deaths where ambulance services respond
As ambulance services respond to a growing number of out-of-hospital deaths, supporting bereaved families is increasingly recognised as an important aspect of paramedic care.
Melissa reflects on her busy year
Melissa Carey has had a very productive year, including winning an important award and meeting ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark!
Congratulations Hamish!
Te Ārai lived experience advisor Hamish Taverner won multiple gold and silver medals at the Special Olympic national summer games.
Supporting palliative care for underserved communities
Jackie and Stella met with the Whakatāne based Hepatitis B team to discuss He Tapu Te Tangata - The Sacred Person Model.
Te Ārai retreat
Our Te Ārai researcher whānau had a lovely few days away to recharge and reconnect.
Welcoming visitors from the Royal Thai Embassy
We held a mihi whakatau to welcome visitors from the Royal Thai Embassy
Emerging Researcher Award
PhD student Sutthinham Codrington was awarded the New Zealand Association of Gerontology Early Career Researcher Award.
Congratulations Gemma and Tess!
Communicating with family when someone dies in the community: Six important steps for emergency ambulance personnel
This article introduces a six-step model for compassionate communication with family when emergency services are called to death. It is not a prescriptive checklist but a framework highlighting key elements of skilled, empathetic interaction.
“I do get the power of this”. Nurse educators confirm the value of using ‘Vivian’ as a teaching aid
New whānau stories
People living rurally are underserved by palliative care
Au revoir, but not goodbye
New publication: The evolution of Te Ārai
