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G.O.M.E.’s Generosity Continues

For the past 10 years, G.O.M.E. (Grumpy Old Men Enterprises) has been quietly supporting community organisations across Whanganui. With $600,000 donated locally and a recent $1,000 gift to Hospice Whanganui, their generosity continues to make a meaningful difference for patients and whānau.
Updated: 5 January 2026
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Rotary Whanganui North

Rotary Whanganui North has raised an incredible $30,000 for Hospice Whanganui, funding a new bladder scanner, three syringe drivers, and essential clinical supplies to support our community-based care. Their generosity...
Posted: 1 December 2025
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🎄 Farmers Christmas Campaign

Farmers Whanganui is once again supporting Hospice Whanganui through the annual Farmers Christmas Campaign. From 13 November to Christmas Eve, customers can purchase the limited-edition Holly bauble or donate to...
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Minister of Health visits Hospice Whanganui

Minister of Health Simeon Brown and Whanganui MP Carl Bates visited Hospice Whanganui to meet the team and learn more about the compassionate, specialist care we provide across our community....
Posted: 10 November 2025
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Whānau Ora Day 2025

Whānau Ora Day 2025 was another wonderful celebration of community connection – and a beautiful reminder of why we do the mahi we do....
Posted: 5 November 2025
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Turning Waste into Care

Since June, Low Cost Bins has been helping Hospice Whanganui reduce refuse costs – allowing more funds to go directly into patient care. Their partnership also helps the community give...
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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...
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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...