Hospice Whanganui on the Road
When people think of hospice care, they often picture a building. But for Hospice Whanganui, most of our work happens out in the community – in homes, aged-care facilities, and rural areas across our rohe. Every day, our nurses, HCAs, and whānau support team travel wherever they’re needed. This is hospice care in motion: personal, local, and full of aroha.
Updated: 28 October 2025
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.
Posted: 6 October 2025
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.