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Hospice Whanganui Health Care Assistant Whina Broughton supporting a wheelchair outdoors, smiling and demonstrating compassionate care.

A Day in the Life

Health Care Assistants play a vital role in Hospice Whanganui’s patient- and whānau-led service. In this story, Whina Broughton shares what a day in the life of an HCA looks like — and why walking alongside patients and whānau with compassion and care means so much to her.
Updated: 2 February 2026
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Our People
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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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Community & Partnerships
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Hospice Shops
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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....
Posted: 2 February 2026
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Care & Support
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News & Updates
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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...
Posted: 29 January 2026
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Fundraising & Events
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BNI Whanganui Giving Back

BNI Whanganui recently welcomed Hospice Whanganui CEO Helen Leslie to a breakfast meeting, where members presented a generous donation in support of free specialist palliative care for patients and whānau...
Posted: 26 January 2026
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Community & Partnerships
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News & Updates
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GMC Chiropractors

Great Minds Chiropractic has joined Hospice Whanganui as a Business Champion, supporting compassionate, free palliative care for local patients and whānau. Their commitment to community wellbeing reflects the power of...
Posted: 19 January 2026
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Business Champions
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Community & Partnerships
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News & Updates
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The Gift of Care

A story of aroha, dignity, and holistic support. Lesley shares her whānau’s experience of care with Hospice Whanganui — from being welcomed with open hearts, to ongoing support that continues...
Posted: 12 January 2026
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Care & Support
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News & Updates
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Volunteer Newsletter

A celebration of the people and mahi behind Hospice Whanganui. Our December 2025 Volunteer Newsletter reflects on a year of compassion, connection, and community impact, with stories, milestones, and heartfelt...
Posted: 7 January 2026
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Our People
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Reports
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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,...
Posted: 5 January 2026
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Community & Partnerships
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News & Updates
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High Tea – 7 Dec 2025

Hospice Whanganui’s 2025 High Tea was a warm, sunlit afternoon filled with music, connection, and community generosity. With handcrafted food, beautiful summer gardens, and heartfelt support from local sponsors and...
Posted: 10 December 2025
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Fundraising & Events
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News & Updates
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