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Hospice Whanganui Health Care Assistant Whina Broughton supporting a wheelchair outdoors, smiling and demonstrating compassionate care.

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 like — and why walking alongside patients and whānau with compassion and care means so much to her.
Updated: 2 February 2026
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Farmers Whanganui & Community Aroha

Thanks to the generosity of the Whanganui community and the support of Farmers Whanganui, $8,433.35 was raised for Hospice Whanganui through the 2025 Farmers Christmas Campaign. Every bauble purchased and...
Posted: 29 January 2026
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BNI Whanganui Giving Back

BNI Whanganui recently welcomed Hospice Whanganui CEO Helen Leslie to a breakfast meeting, where members presented a generous donation in support of free specialist palliative care for patients and whānau...
Posted: 26 January 2026
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High Tea – 7 Dec 2025

Hospice Whanganui’s 2025 High Tea was a warm, sunlit afternoon filled with music, connection, and community generosity. With handcrafted food, beautiful summer gardens, and heartfelt support from local sponsors and...
Posted: 10 December 2025
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Fundraising & Events
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🎄 Farmers Christmas Campaign

Farmers Whanganui is once again supporting Hospice Whanganui through the annual Farmers Christmas Campaign. From 13 November to Christmas Eve, customers can purchase the limited-edition Holly bauble or donate to...
Posted: 17 November 2025
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Minister of Health visits Hospice Whanganui

Minister of Health Simeon Brown and Whanganui MP Carl Bates visited Hospice Whanganui to meet the team and learn more about the compassionate, specialist care we provide across our community....
Posted: 10 November 2025
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Community & Partnerships
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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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Care & Support
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