We were given so much, so you give back

By Gemma Vallender on December 16, 2024
Three years sounds a long time, but when it’s all the time you have left with your mother, every day is precious. Jeanette Tootell was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021, and her family gathered. Son Brendan said his sister came from Nelson, his brother from the United Kingdom, and they spent time with Jeanette […]

Rent donation helps Arohanui Hospice

By Gemma Vallender on December 11, 2024
Hosting friends while their new house was being built turned into an Arohanui Hospice fundraising opportunity for Val van der Donk of Otaki beach. Val’s friends needed a place to live for a couple of months, so Val offered her sleepout as a rental. But the building project underwent typical building project delays, and the […]

The Royal Sugar Cupcakes: Matilda and Harper’s Sweet Journey of Giving Back

By Gemma Vallender on November 28, 2024
Year 4 students Matilda Waite and Harper Bradnock from College Street Normal School have proven that with determination, creativity, and a sprinkle of sugar, even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference. Through their cupcake venture, The Royal Sugar Cupcakes, these young entrepreneurs raised an incredible $1188.40 for Arohanui Hospice, spreading joy one sweet […]

A time to remember loved ones at Christmas

By Abby on November 21, 2024
Farmers' annual Christmas campaign to support local hospice services is now underway, having launched on November 14. This beloved campaign offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to remember loved ones this Christmas and also raise much needed funds for their local hospice. This year marks the 11th year of Farmers’ partnership with hospices nationwide, […]

Local legend leaves huge legacy for hospice care

By Abby on October 30, 2024
Roger Oscar Clausen. Born December 14, 1943; died October 17, 2024 in Palmerston North. Farmer, Rotarian, Lutheran, Arohanui Hospice champion and Harley Davidson rider. Roger Clausen has been remembered as a man of unflinching faith who lived his life giving service to others. He was honoured many times, with a QSM in 2004, a Palmerston North […]

Hospice a soft place to fall

By Abby on October 23, 2024
Arohanui Hospice is a soft place to fall, for families dealing with cancer. And given the events of the last decade, the Kingi family has needed that softness. Hawea Kingi and his family had never heard of pheochromocytoma cancer in 2012. When the scary-sounding name was given to them, to explain why Hawea was suffering […]

What do I want for my birthday? A donation for Arohanui Hospice

By Abby on October 23, 2024
Ninety five-year-old Maureen Fenton can’t be having with old-lady birthday gifts of soap and talcum powder. Instead of a present and card, she asks family and friends to give money to Arohanui Hospice. She’s done it for years: in 2009, for her 80th birthday, she ran a ticket draw using Lotto’s bonus number as the […]

Hendrika Hoogendyk’s Art Collection to Support Arohanui Hospice: An Exhibition of Generosity and Legacy

By Abby on October 21, 2024
Palmerston North, 21 October 2024— Arohanui Hospice is honoured to announce the exhibition of an art collection bequeathed by the late Hendrika Hoogendyk, a woman whose passion for the arts and commitment to her community will continue to impact lives through this generous act. The exhibition will showcase a curated selection of Hendrika’s personal art […]

Tree of Remembrance - Calling all volunteers!

By Abby on September 3, 2024
Volunteer with Arohanui Hospice's Trees of Remembrance Campaign! This December, Arohanui Hospice invites you to join our Trees of Remembrance campaign at The Plaza, proudly supported by Farmers stores nationwide. We're looking for volunteers to help at our stand, where you can make a difference by spreading festive cheer and supporting our community while raising […]

The big, deep safety net of Arohanui Hospice

By Abby on July 22, 2024
It started with a trip. Paul and Mel were away on holiday, a trip to the South Island, and Paul banged his head. And then the headaches started. They came home to Manawatu, and Mel got Paul to a doctor. Her normally dry-witted, busy, funny husband was disengaged, and just wanted to stay in bed. […]

Long hair, big hearts

By Abby on July 22, 2024
Two girls in Hunterville learned about community care when they cut their hair for cancer and Arohanui Hospice, in February. Kaitlin Ramsay, 10, and Nellie Harvey, 9, decided about two years ago to grow their hair long enough so when it was cut, it could be made into wigs for cancer sufferers who had lost […]

“I couldn’t have done it without the Hospice”

By Abby on March 31, 2024
When Bruce McKelvie fell unexpectedly on his grandson’s second birthday, life changed. Catastrophically, and irreparably. “There was a big loud crash and there was Bruce with blood all over his face, his glasses had smashed,” said his wife, Jennie. They noticed a week later that the muscles in his forearms were writhing under the skin, […]

A lifetime dedicated to fundraising

By Megan Smith on March 14, 2022
Humble, generous, dedicated, passionate a true legend. This is Roger Clausen. A man that has been a dedicated advocate for Arohanui Hospice, for over 28 years. This dedication has not only included fundraising a large amount of money, $260,000.00 to be exact, he has also been engaging the community and educating individuals all over the […]

Meet our volunteers: Jeff, our handyman

By Megan Smith on March 14, 2022
Meet Jeff Miller, long-time volunteer here at Arohanui Hospice. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff to find out a bit about him. Generally the first question I ask is, ‘why did you become a volunteer?’ Jeff smirked and told me it’s a long story. It’s not. After a couple of major health […]

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