Meet & Greet

A morning for our community
Hospice Whanganui warmly invites our community to join us for a Meet & Greet – a relaxed, informative morning designed to help people better understand hospice care today and the mahi we do across our region.
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to Hospice Whanganui
We have been providing free specialist palliative care for people with a life-limiting illness since 1981.
Our commitment is to support all our patients and their whānau/family, to live life to the full.
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Hospice Whanganui

We are here 24/7
We provide 24/7 care to patients and their whānau, whenever and wherever they need us.
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    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.

    Our Services

    Find out about our full range of services to patients and whānau.

    How you can help

    Only 50% of our funding comes from Government. Find out how you can help us to keep providing our free services in Whanganui.

    Latest News

    from Hospice Whanganui
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    An older person smiling while seated in a chair, conveying warmth and comfort, with text reading “Thank you for your support.”
    An older person smiling while seated in a chair, conveying warmth and comfort, with text reading “Thank you for your support.”

    Farmers Whanganui & Community Aroha

    Thanks to the generosity of the Whanganui community and the support of Farmers Whanganui, $8,433.35 was raised for Hospice Whanganui through the 2025 Farmers Christmas Campaign. Every bauble purchased and message placed on the Tree of Remembrance helped support free, specialist hospice care for local patients and whānau.
    Members of BNI Whanganui stand with Hospice Whanganui CEO Helen Leslie while presenting a donation cheque in a meeting room.
    Members of BNI Whanganui stand with Hospice Whanganui CEO Helen Leslie while presenting a donation cheque in a meeting room.

    BNI Whanganui Giving Back

    BNI Whanganui recently welcomed Hospice Whanganui CEO Helen Leslie to a breakfast meeting, where members presented a generous donation in support of free specialist palliative care for patients and whānau across our community.
    A GMC Chiropractors representative presents a Hospice Whanganui Business Champions certificate to a Hospice Whanganui staff member during an in-house wellbeing presentation.
    A GMC Chiropractors representative presents a Hospice Whanganui Business Champions certificate to a Hospice Whanganui staff member during an in-house wellbeing presentation.

    GMC Chiropractors

    Great Minds Chiropractic has joined Hospice Whanganui as a Business Champion, supporting compassionate, free palliative care for local patients and whānau. Their commitment to community wellbeing reflects the power of local businesses giving back where it matters most.

    “The staff were so amazing, so supportive and accommodating for our large whānau. They showed true care and compassion. ”

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    “Thank you to all the Hospice staff for the amazing way you looked after our whanau. We could not have taken this journey without your support.”

    – A Person

    “The experience was overwhelmingly positive. From the moment we arrived, every staff member made us feel genuinely welcome. There was an abundance of love, care, and support from everyone, nothing was ever too much trouble. It was a very special time for us as a family.”

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    “Thank you to all the Hospice staff for the amazing way you looked after our whanau. We could not have taken this journey without your support.”

    – A Person

    “The support and compassion shown by the Hospice staff made an enormous difference.”

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    “Thank you to all the Hospice staff for the amazing way you looked after our whanau. We could not have taken this journey without your support.”

    – A Person

    “From the very first assessment, Hospice provided practical and compassionate support.”

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    “Thank you to all the Hospice staff for the amazing way you looked after our whanau. We could not have taken this journey without your support.”

    – A Person

    “Hospice’s care ensured that our loved ones were supported to live and to die with dignity, choice, and love. Their compassion, timing, and humanity will never be forgotten.”

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    “Thank you to all the Hospice staff for the amazing way you looked after our whanau. We could not have taken this journey without your support.”

    – A Person

      Coming Events

      at Hospice Whanganui

      Hospice Whanganui Meet & Greet

      Hospice Whanganui invites the community to a Meet & Greet on Thursday 12 February. Join us for morning tea, a brief Annual Report presentation, a walk-through of our building, and time for questions and conversation.
      Thu, 12 Feb, 2026
      – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026
      10:30 am
      – 12:00 pm
      Free
      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.
      Sun, 22 Mar, 2026
      8:00 am
      – 3:00 pm
      $20
      Whanganui Racecourse