A Decade of Generosity
When you arrive at Dunstan Hospital, one of the first things you notice is how well cared-for the grounds are the green lawns, tidy gardens, and welcoming outdoor spaces that reflect the same sense of care found inside the hospital itself. What many don’t realise is that this is thanks to a very special partnership that has quietly flourished for a decade.
In 2015, facing financial pressures across the healthcare sector, Dunstan Hospital made the difficult decision to discontinue its grounds maintenance contract. It was a moment of uncertainty but also one that revealed the strength of our community.
That year, Fulton Hogan stepped forward with an offer that went far beyond expectation. What began as a 12-month sponsorship, first announced in the Otago Daily Times, has since grown into a remarkable 10-year commitment to care for Dunstan’s outdoor spaces.
Since August 2015, Fulton Hogan’s Central Landscaping team has maintained the hospital grounds entirely free of charge — keeping the environment safe, welcoming, and beautiful for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
Their work includes:
Regular mowing around the hospital perimeter
Scrub cutting in hard-to-reach areas
Weed control and garden maintenance
Hedge trimming
Annual tractor mowing of the hospital paddock
The Fulton Hogan team works closely with Dunstan’s facilities staff to ensure the hospital’s outdoor areas are not just functional, but a place of calm and care for everyone who visits.
This partnership is far more than a practical arrangement, it’s a reflection of shared values. In an internal award submission last year, Fulton Hogan summed it up perfectly:
“We don’t give lip service to building relationships. We actively seek out and nurture positive relationships to show we care for and are committed to our local people including our enduring partnership with Dunstan Hospital.”
Over the years, this generosity has gone well beyond the value of maintenance. It has created a sense of pride in what a community-owned hospital can achieve when supported by equally community-minded businesses.
On behalf of the Chief Executive, Board, Executive Leadership Team, and all staff at Dunstan Hospital, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Fulton Hogan for their decade of unwavering support.
Your commitment has not only kept our grounds beautifully maintained but has also strengthened the spirit of partnership that makes Dunstan unique. Together, we’ve shown what’s possible when care extends beyond hospital walls into the community, and into the hands of those who help us keep it thriving.