Latest News

from Hospice Whanganui
Five Hospice Whanganui volunteers sitting together on a sofa at the Whanganui East Hospice Shop, smiling and relaxed.

To Our Incredible Volunteers

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Hospice Whanganui. From our shops to our gardens, from sitting with patients to helping at events, their aroha is woven through everything we do. With more than 130 volunteers giving their time and skills freely, we are able to continue offering free, compassionate care to patients and whānau across Whanganui.
Updated: 15 October 2025
Category:
News & Updates
/
Our People
/
Featured image for The Dixon Family Journey

The Dixon Family Journey

When Graham Dixon was diagnosed with renal cancer, his wish was simple — to remain at home, surrounded by whānau and the land he loved. With the support of Hospice...
Posted: 13 October 2025
Category:
News & Updates
/
Our People
/
Featured image for Riverton Ezicalve Herefords

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...
Posted: 8 October 2025
Category:
Community & Partnerships
/
Fundraising & Events
/
News & Updates
/
Featured image for 5 Myths About Hospice Care – Busted

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...
Posted: 6 October 2025
Category:
Care & Support
/
News & Updates
/
Featured image for Bullocks Concrete Truck: Driving Community Support for Hospice Whanganui

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...
Posted: 1 October 2025
Category:
Business Champions
/
Community & Partnerships
/
News & Updates
/
Featured image for What Does Hospice Care Include?

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,...
Posted: 30 September 2025
Category:
Care & Support
/
News & Updates
/
Featured image for Mitre 10 Dancing for Hospice!

Mitre 10 Dancing for Hospice!

Hear all about our recent inaugural black-tie event, Mitre 10 Dancing for Hospice. How with the support of our wonderful Whanganui community the event raised $170,000! Which will make a...
Posted: 13 February 2025
Category:
News & Updates
/