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Farmers and bidders seated in a covered sale yard during the annual Riverton Ezicalve Herefords bull auction supporting Hospice Whanganui.

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 Lot 76 sold for $5,600, with proceeds shared between Hospice Whanganui and Arohanui Hospice – a generous tradition that blends farming legacy, community spirit, and aroha in action. 🌿
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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