If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 support, call or text 1737.
Free, plain-language guides to help you, your whānau, or someone you care about through grief and loss in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Grief guides
- Grief After a Death — what grief can feel like and what to expect
- When Grief Feels Overwhelming — signs you may need extra support
- Grief Journal Prompts — gentle prompts to help you process what you are carrying
- Grief at Christmas and Special Dates — getting through hard dates after loss
Practical help
- What to Do After Someone Dies — step-by-step guide for the first days and weeks
- Practical Checklist After Someone Dies in New Zealand — NZ-specific checklist
- Practical Help — NZ government contacts, bereavement leave, legal help
Supporting others
- What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
- What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
- How to Support a Grieving Friend
- How to Check In After the Funeral
- Supporting a Grieving Child
- Helping Children Understand Grief
Suicide bereavement
Resources by region
We are building a detailed, region-by-region directory of grief counsellors, support groups, hospice services, and local contacts across Aotearoa. These pages will help people find grief support closer to home.
- Auckland — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
- Wellington — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
- Christchurch — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
- Dunedin — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
- Hamilton / Waikato — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
- Nelson / Marlborough — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
- Northland — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
- Bay of Plenty — local grief support, counsellors, and hospice services
Community
The Grief Support NZ Facebook group is a free community for people across Aotearoa to share resources, lived experience, and support.
Join the Grief Support NZ Facebook group →
Get support now
If you need support right now, visit our Get Support Now page for helplines and crisis support across New Zealand. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 counselling, call or text 1737.