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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 and our wider community.
Updated: 15 June 2026
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Small Talks Whanganui

Hospice Whanganui was honoured to be the chosen charity partner for the recent Small Talks Whanganui event, held at Heritage House earlier this month. The evening brought together local speakers,...
Posted: 25 May 2026
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A Quilt Stitched

Hospice Whanganui has received a beautiful handmade quilt from the Rural Women NZ – Fordell/Mangamahu Group, honouring a long-standing relationship built on community, generosity, and care....
Posted: 18 May 2026
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Hittaz for Hospice

A powerful day of community, connection, and kotahitanga at the Whanganui Racecourse saw nearly $10,000 raised for Hospice Whanganui. Discover how Hittaz for Hospice brought people together to support patient-...
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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...
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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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G.O.M.E.’s Generosity Continues

For the past 10 years, G.O.M.E. (Grumpy Old Men Enterprises) has been quietly supporting community organisations across Whanganui. With $600,000 donated locally and a recent $1,000 gift to Hospice Whanganui,...
Posted: 5 January 2026
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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...