Our team of dedicated and skilled professionals provide palliative care and support for people throughout the greater Whanganui community as well as Waverley and Waimarino.
Our services are provided in patients’ own homes or the places they choose to be, meaning our team will come to you, wherever you are.
We also have fully equipped rooms in our beautiful and peaceful facility to provide short-term stays for patients and whānau/family, where needed.
Our patients are usually referred to us through their GP or their specialist, but patients can also self-refer if they meet the criteria for a Hospice referral.
Latest News
from Hospice WhanganuiTo Our Incredible Volunteers
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Hospice Whanganui. From our shops to our gardens, from sitting with patients to helping at events, their aroha is woven through everything we do. With more than 130 volunteers giving their time and skills freely, we are able to continue offering free, compassionate care to patients and whānau across Whanganui.
The Dixon Family Journey
When Graham Dixon was diagnosed with renal cancer, his wish was simple — to remain at home, surrounded by whānau and the land he loved. With the support of Hospice Whanganui and community services, Graham was able to live with dignity, comfort, and aroha until the very end. His whānau share their story of resilience, compassion, and the difference hospice care made in their lives.
Riverton Ezicalve Herefords
Each year, local farmers Mike and Cath Cranstone of Riverton Ezicalve Herefords auction a special Hospice Bull at their annual on-farm sale, raising funds to support hospice care. This year’s Lot 76 sold for $5,600, with proceeds shared between Hospice Whanganui and Arohanui Hospice – a generous tradition that blends farming legacy, community spirit, and aroha in action. 🌿
5 Myths About Hospice Care – Busted
Many people believe hospice care is only for the very end of life – but that’s just one of the myths we hear every day. At Hospice Whanganui, care can begin months earlier, supporting patients and whānau with comfort, dignity, and aroha. Here are five common myths about hospice care – and the truths behind them.
Bullocks Concrete Truck: Driving Community Support for Hospice Whanganui
Whanganui’s Bullocks Group has dedicated one of their concrete trucks to Hospice Whanganui, with $1 from every cubic metre poured donated to support free, compassionate care for patients and their whānau. The newly branded truck, designed by Morrie Gibbons Signs, was unveiled on 29 September as part of a unique community partnership.
What Does Hospice Care Include?
Hospice care is more than medical support – it’s about comfort, dignity, and aroha for patients and their whānau. At Hospice Whanganui, care includes symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, whānau services, and guidance for life’s final chapter. Our integrated team of nurses, HCAs, whānau support, doctors, and volunteers walk alongside people so they don’t have to face the journey alone.
Coming Events
at Hospice WhanganuiHigh Tea 2025
Hospice Whanganui’s much-loved High Tea is back this December, with a festive twist 🎄
Join us on Sunday 7 December 2025 for an elegant afternoon of Christmas carols, delicious treats, raffle baskets, and our popular hat competition – all in support of free, specialist care for patients and their whānau.
Sun, 7 Dec, 2025
– Sun, 7 Dec, 2025
12:00 pm
– 2:00 pm
$60
Hospice Whanganui, 78 Virginia Rd, Whanganui
Hittaz for Hospice 2026
Rev your engines for Hittaz for Hospice! Join us at the Whanganui Racecourse on Sunday, 22 March 2026 for a massive car and bike show supporting Hospice Whanganui. Expect classic cars, custom builds, food trucks, market stalls, music, prizes, and family fun – all raising funds to provide compassionate, specialist care for our community.