A New Decal For a New Space
Posted Thursday November 6, 2025
The clinical entrance to the newly refurbished Ōamaru Hub now has a stunning - and appropriate - kōwhai decal to greet patients and whānau.
The kōwhai has been a feature of Hospice since the national organisation was founded in 1986.
Historically the kōwhai was used for its healing properties, but for us it has a wider meaning. It's about compassion, wellness and community.
Like the palliative cloak, the kōwhai symbolises the all encompassing care we offer across our entire hospice service: our community, our staff, our stakeholders, our patients and their whānau.
He kōwhai manaakitanga, he kōwhai rongoā.
NOTE: ‘Palliative’ comes from the Greek word for cloak (korowai).
A special thank you to Harlam for his input.
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