About Trinity
Dignified, progressive aged care in South Taranaki
Trinity supports older people to live fulfilling, comfortable, connected lives in South Taranaki through the provision of high-quality independent and supported living options, aged care services and specialised care.
We are registered as a charitable organisation and are one of the few rest homes in New Zealand that is administered as ‘not for profit’.
The history of Trinity includes a long-time association with the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary. Despite the historically religious association, we are a non-denominational facility and welcome all those in need of care.
Trinity Home and Hospital Charitable Trust’s kaupapa and values
The Trinity Home and Hospital Charitable Trust was established in 1999. Guided by values of dignity, inclusion, and service, Trinity continues the legacy of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary who originally founded the aged care facilities, including Calvary Hospital, on our site. All Trinity facilities and services are 100% non-denominational and we welcome residents of any (or no) faith.
What Trinity brings to South Taranaki
Trinity offers a range of modern retirement living and onsite care options from a single central Hāwera campus. Residents receive personal, progressive care and can transition between living options as their needs and wishes change over time.
Trinity Village: Independent or supported living in 2 or 3 bedroom, architecturally designed villas.
Trinity Home and Hospital: Our traditional nursing home or rest home provides personalised care in a warm, friendly, connected home environment. 24/7 Care. Trinity Dementia Unit Specialist support in a safe, caring, Level 3 environment
Respite Care: Short stays when in-home carers need a break
Trinity’s history and foundations
Our site, originally the home of the Powdrell whānau, was bought by Hāwera’s St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in 1947 and run as a hostel. It became known locally as the Polish Boys’ Home after becoming home to children who came here during World War II and needed somewhere to live when their Pahiatua refugee camp closed in 1949.
In 1956, the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary established Calvary Hospital (along with a chapel and convent) on the site. Over the following decades the original 13-bed geriatric facility expanded to 32-beds and evolved to meet South Taranaki’s changing health needs.
In 1999, when the Sisters’ decided to step back, Trinity Home and Hospital Charitable Trust took over ownership. We continue the Sisters’ legacy of care, reinvesting all profits and developing facilities and services to support the community — including the district’s first dedicated dementia wing in 2009 and a brand-new modern retirement living Trinity Village in 2025.
FAQ's
Our focus at Trinity is people, not profits. We are a charitable trust whose founding kaupapa is supporting older people in South Taranaki to live their best lives. Trinity’s model of personalised, progressive care and support allows our residents to enjoy their retirement in confidence — knowing that help or more specialised care options are nearby, in the same familiar community, if and when they are needed.
Trinity has healthcare professionals on duty 24/7.
Our attending doctor is in residence twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday).
At least one, and often two Registered Nurses, are on duty 24/7.
Additionally, our care team pays attention to residents’ health and wellbeing — observing behaviour, listening to concerns and referring issues to a Registered Nurse for follow-up.
Whānau are welcome to talk with our Registered Nurses about their loved one’s health and wellbeing.
As we age, the support we need often changes. That’s why Trinity provides progressive, personalised care that keeps pace with our residents’ needs and wishes.
Trinity Villa residents living independently enjoy the peace of mind of having help and practical support available onsite. They are able to access ongoing support like respite care and home-delivered Meals on Wheels.
If a higher level of care or attention becomes necessary, We will endeavour to make this an easy transition to Trinity Home and Hospital for you.
Our people-first approach means Trinity prioritises supporting individual preferences and lifestyle choices when possible. Residents are encouraged to share the activities, interests or lifestyle habits that are important to their wellbeing.
The best way is to reach out to us and arrange a visit. We’d love to show you around our facility, answer your questions in person and give you all the information you need to make a confident choice.
As part of the admission process for Trinity, potential residents need to have a Needs Assessment completed through Te Whatu Ora (NASC Team) to establish the level of care needed. Our team is here to help you with that, and to make every step of moving to Trinity as easy, stress-free and empowering as possible.
You are welcome to visit friends or family at Trinity at any time during the day. There are visitor kitchenettes where you can make a cup of tea or coffee and you can spend time with your loved one in a communal lounge or their private room.
Trinity Villas residents have friends and family come and go as they wish.
Trinity exists to support residents to live fulfilling lives with dignity and comfort — so please let us know if any problems, issues or concerns crop up.
We welcome feedback and encourage our residents and their whānau to talk to us so we can work collaboratively to quickly resolve any challenges.
Our regular monthly residents’ meeting is a great opportunity for residents to raise issues or questions directly with Trinity’s General Manager (and for Trinity to keep residents in the loop).
Meal suggestions are a popular topic and suggestions are relayed back to the kitchen for consideration during menu planning.
Trinity provides the following FREE services to residents of Trinity Home and Hospital
- one hairdressing wash, trim and set per month
- regular podiatry appointments
- all laundry
- onsite activities and outings
- weekly religious services in the Trinity chapel
Connected to our community
One of the benefits of our central Hāwera location is a close connection with the wider community. Rather than crowding Trinity Village and taking up vital living space with underused large halls and recreation facilities, we encourage our residents to utilise the many superb local community facilities, and can arrange transport for villa residents who require it.
Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga, the district’s new library, arts and culture centre, is an easy 15 minute stroll away. Also close by is the TSB Hub with its many sports grounds, indoor courts and a modern health and fitness centre. Right next to that is the Powerco Aquatic Centre where you can swim all year-round in a warm indoor pool, or soak your cares away in the spa. Hawera Golf Course is close as well.
King Edward and Naumai parks are great for residents who like to walk to keep active, spend time with friends outdoors or take in beautiful grounds and gardens, both natural and manicured.
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