Hittaz for Hospice

22 March 2026
Join us on Sunday 22 March 2026 at the Whanganui Racecourse for a high-energy, family-friendly day celebrating cars, bikes, and community. Hosted by Jah Hittaz Car Club in support of Hospice Whanganui, this gold coin entry event will feature live music, food trucks, prizes, and plenty of incredible vehicles on display.

All funds raised go directly towards supporting free specialist care for patients and their whānau in our community.
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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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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 Services

    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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    Whanganui High School students working on laptops inside a Hospice Whanganui shop, analysing customer survey responses.
    Whanganui High School students working on laptops inside a Hospice Whanganui shop, analysing customer survey responses.

    Student Survey

    Whanganui High School Business Studies students supported Hospice Whanganui by conducting a customer survey across our three retail shops, providing valuable insights to help shape the future of our stores.
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    Dying Reviews title graphic representing a national project sharing real end-of-life experiences.

    Dying Reviews:

    Dying Reviews shares real stories from people who are dying, caring, or grieving – offering insight into how end-of-life care can be improved through compassion, dignity, and understanding.
    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.

    “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

      Hittaz for Hospice 2026

      Join us at the Whanganui Racecourse on Sunday, 22 March 2026 for Hittaz for Hospice – a family-friendly car and bike show bringing our community together in support of Hospice Whanganui. Expect custom cars & bikes, food trucks, live music, prizes, and family fun – all raising funds to provide compassionate, specialist care for local patients and their whānau.
      Sun, 22 Mar, 2026
      – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026
      8:00 am
      – 3:00 pm
      Koha
      Whanganui Racecourse