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Hospice Whanganui Chief Executive Helen Leslie with a representative from McCarthy’s Transport at the McCarthy’s Transport office in Whanganui.

Thank You, McCarthy Transport

We’re grateful for the ongoing support of McCarthy’s Transport. Partnerships with local businesses help Hospice Whanganui continue providing specialist palliative care and support to patients and whānau across our region.
Updated: 12 August 2026
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Powering Care for the Future

Hospice Whanganui is going solar! Thanks to a $50,998 grant from Meridian Energy’s Community Decarbonisation Fund, solar panels are coming to our Virginia Road site – helping reduce ongoing costs...
Posted: 10 August 2026
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Working Together

Strong partnerships help ensure patients and whānau receive seamless, compassionate care. Learn how Hospice Whanganui and Hato Hone St John work together to support people when it matters most....
Posted: 13 July 2026
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A Sweet Gesture of Care

Every fortnight, Good Bitches Baking volunteers provide home baking for Hospice Whanganui patients. It’s a simple act of kindness that brings comfort, connection, and a reminder that our community cares....
Posted: 22 June 2026
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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...
Posted: 8 June 2026
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A Quilt Stitched

Hospice Whanganui has received a beautiful handmade quilt from the Rural Women NZ – Fordell/Mangamahu Group, honouring a long-standing relationship built on community, generosity, and care....
Posted: 18 May 2026
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Hittaz for Hospice

A powerful day of community, connection, and kotahitanga at the Whanganui Racecourse saw nearly $10,000 raised for Hospice Whanganui. Discover how Hittaz for Hospice brought people together to support patient-...
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Thank You Haier NZ

Thank you to Haier NZ for generously donating a new dishwasher for our Hospice Whanganui staff room – supporting the team who care for our community every day....
Posted: 16 March 2026
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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....
Posted: 9 February 2026
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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...