Herne Bay House: A ‘controversial’ hospice that became a refuge

At a time when people with HIV were “treated like lepers”, an old Victorian villa in Auckland created a loving environment for the sick and dying, Stuff reveals. A number of patients passed through Herne Bay House, which provided a safe place for people who were sick or dying from HIV or Aids. In 1996 the house was reviewed after concerns were raised. The facility was upgraded, staffing increased, 24-hour nursing care, policies and procedures were established, and funding was obtained from Auckland District Health Board (ADHB).