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Hospice Whanganui on the Road

When people think of hospice care, they often picture a building. But for Hospice Whanganui, most of our work happens out in the community – in homes, aged-care facilities, and rural areas across our rohe. Every day, our nurses, HCAs, and whānau support team travel wherever they’re needed. This is hospice care in motion: personal, local, and full of aroha.
Updated: 28 October 2025
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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...
Posted: 15 October 2025
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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
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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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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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