http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.braemartrust.co.nz en-us Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:37:15 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/170083/health-scholar-2024-update/ Nicola Stanton was named a recipient of the Braemar Charitable Trust Bachelor of Health Scholarship in 2024. At the time a biomedical sciences student at the University of Waikato, Nicola described embarking on her studies as a significant step, "not only for myself, but for my broader aspirations and the communities I represent."Originally from Taranaki, Nicola was brought up between the small towns of Tongapōrutu and Waitara. Her decision to study health had two goals: to make her w... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:50:39 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post170083 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/169760/community-surgery-day-2026/ Healthcare workers are a busy lot. The long hours and sheer amount of time spent on their feet must make them pretty deserving of a weekend lie-in, right?Pictured above are some of our theatre superstars on Community Surgery Day, from left: Armando Casantosan, Daphne Van Dam and Kate Wilson.No matter how many patients they help, or hours they may work, it never ceases to amaze that these special humans are often the first to put their hands up to help those in need.So it was that dozens of volun... Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:51:18 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post169760 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/169436/commitment-to-enhancing-health-outcomes-solidified-through-formal-partnership/ A common aspiration to improve health outcomes in the Waikato community has been formalised through the signing of a joint memorandum (MOU) between kaupapa Māori health provider Te Kōhao Health and Braemar Charitable Trust. Braemar Charitable Trust owns Braemar Hospital and undertakes a range of activities to help deliver on its charitable purpose to improve health outcomes and advance healthcare equity and access.  The Trust and Te Kōhao Health have worked together since 2023,... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:36:07 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post169436 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/168696/opening-doors-with-a-smile-dental-funding-to-support-womens-confidence/ Good oral health is the backbone of disease prevention and general health and wellbeing, and having a smile at the ready is something many of us take for granted.But for women who have experienced family violence, oral healthcare often takes a backseat, especially for those with historical or urgent dental issues and very limited financial means to access treatment.A funding partnership based on aroha and respect for women’s healthIn 2025, Braemar Charitable Trust, which works to advance healt... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:10:53 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post168696 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/167440/experience-whanau-and-culture-influence-decision-to-study-health/ A personal experience as a patient in the public health system was a driving influence behind Annalise Glassie’s decision to study health.Alongside watching family members navigate their own healthcare needs, Annalise also lives with endometriosis and says the result of these experiences have shaped the way she understands healthcare and its impact on people’s lives.“Navigating health challenges and the importance of having healthcare professionals who listen, take concerns seriously and p... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:30:14 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post167440 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/167235/from-admiration-to-action-nursing-student-well-on-her-way/ Mariana Gear grew up admiring nurses but never believed she could become one herself.As a child, Mariana spent some time in paediatric care and says that from a young age, she saw nurses as kind, caring people who made a difference in people’s lives.“Although I admired the profession, for a long time I never believed it was something I could achieve myself and I always doubted my own abilities,” she says.Originally from Matapihi in Tauranga, Mariana is now in her second year of nursing at ... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:52:29 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post167235 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/167070/trust-champions-sustainability-at-braemar-hospital/ Braemar Hospital has a unique ownership model that allows it to invest its profits directly into the hospital’s medical facilities and to improving health outcomes in its community.Where most private hospitals in New Zealand are owned by private or overseas shareholders, Braemar Hospital is 100% owned by Braemar Charitable Trust, a for-purpose organisation with a mission to improve health outcomes in the wider Waikato community.The Trust does this through a range of activities, including its f... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:21:34 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post167070 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/167063/rural-upbringing-influences-a-passion-for-healthcare/ Kiera Mansell is carving her own path forward and looking forward to making a difference to the healthcare needs of her community as soon as she can.Ōtorohanga born and bred, Kiera is the first in her family to attend university, and studying nursing has always been the goal.“I have always wanted to help people and make a positive difference in their lives,” says Kiera.“Being the first in my family to go to university has also been a strong motivation for me as it’s an opportunity to cr... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:29:28 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post167063 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/166720/trust-records-significant-increase-in-free-surgeries-in-latest-stats/ Free surgeries and procedures performed through Braemar Charitable Trust’s Community Surgery Programme are up more than a third on last year according to newly released highlights for the 2025/2026 financial year.Braemar Charitable Trust is the 100% owner of Braemar Hospital, one of New Zealand’s largest private hospitals, and funds a range of charitable activities including free community surgeries, health sector capability building, scholarships and medical research all underpinned by an e... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:09:29 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post166720 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/165355/a-long-wait-for-life-changing-help/ After Ariana Alder had a large cyst removed from her ovary more than seven years ago, she thought her health would be on the up. Following surgery, however, Ariana developed a cough. Starting small, she thought nothing of it. But when it worsened, and she found herself at pains to hold her stomach muscles each time she coughed, she knew something was wrong.This would continue for years, and Ariana developed a hernia in the process. A hernia can occur when part of an internal organ or other type ... Mon, 25 May 2026 14:04:19 +1200 http://www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/#post165355