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Volunteer News

A snapshot of everything happening across our volunteer whānau, including retail updates, volunteer stories, Dancing for Hospice, community partnerships, and more.
Updated: 16 July 2026
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It Takes a Team

Discover how Hospice Whanganui’s integrated team works together to provide patient- and whānau-led palliative care. From nurses and doctors to Health Care Assistants, Whānau Support and volunteers, every role helps...
Posted: 6 July 2026
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Thank You to Our Volunteers

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the people who help make Hospice Whanganui possible. In the past year, 120 volunteers contributed more than 21,870 hours supporting patients, whānau...
Posted: 15 June 2026
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Meet Anna:

Meet Anna, Nurse Lead at Hospice Whanganui. With over 20 years of experience, she leads our clinical team with compassion, ensuring care remains patient- and whānau-led every step of the...
Posted: 30 March 2026
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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....
Posted: 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