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VOLUNTEER NEWS

Read the latest Hospice Whanganui Volunteer News for March 2026, featuring Helen’s update, volunteer stories, community events, Business Champion spotlight, and news from around Hospice.
Updated: 19 March 2026
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Planning with Purpose

Last year, our clinical team stepped away from the day-to-day demands of hospice care for a two-day planning retreat – reflecting on the year gone by, strengthening cultural competency, committing...
Posted: 9 March 2026
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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...
Posted: 16 February 2026
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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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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