Because You Care

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Last year, 120 volunteers contributed more than 21,870 hours supporting Hospice Whanganui. This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate and thank every volunteer whose time, kindness and aroha helps make our work possible.
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Dancing for Hospice Returns

Save The Date!
Mitre 10 MEGA Dancing for Hospice returns on Saturday 15 May 2027! An unforgettable night of dance, community, and impact - put it in your calendar now!
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Welcome

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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Our Services

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.

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    National Volunteer Week graphic thanking Hospice Whanganui volunteers for their time, kindness and aroha.
    National Volunteer Week graphic thanking Hospice Whanganui volunteers for their time, kindness and aroha.

    Thank You to Our Volunteers

    National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the people who help make Hospice Whanganui possible. In the past year, 120 volunteers contributed more than 21,870 hours supporting patients, whānau and our wider community.
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    Fonterra Doing Good Fund

    Hospice Whanganui is grateful to have received a $1,000 grant through the Fonterra Doing Good Fund, helping support the work of our Registered Nurses providing specialist palliative care across the region.
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    The Future of Palliative Care

    Hospice Whanganui is encouraging community conversation around the future of palliative care in Aotearoa, following a recent feature published by The Spinoff exploring growing demand for hospice services across New Zealand.

    “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

      Mitre 10 MEGA Dancing for Hospice 2027

      Dancing for Hospice returns in 2027 for another unforgettable night of dance, community, and celebration in support of Hospice Whanganui. Save the date – Saturday 15 May 2027 at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre.
      Sat, 15 May, 2027
      12:00 am
      – 12:00 am
      $
      Whanganui War Memorial Centre