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By Blair on December 2, 2024

The heart & soul of palliative care has not changed

By Emily Taylor on July 30, 2021
Adapted from an article written by Judith Lacy, Editor, for the Manawatū Guardian.  Image courtesy of the Manawatū Guardian. Dr Simon Allan, Director of Palliative Care reflects on 30 years of care in our community. There’s a misconception Arohanui Hospice is a sad, gloomy, depressive place, Dr Simon Allan says. It’s anything but, according to […]

New “PassionPeople” appointed to the Arohanui Hospice board

By Melissa Gardi on July 28, 2021
It has certainly been two years of change for the Arohanui Hospice Board. The sudden death of trustee Mary McKenna in September 2019, who had been a special part of Arohanui Hospice since its inception, set the wheels of succession in motion. Last July, following a Taika Waititi-inspired hunt for PassionPeople, the volunteer governance team welcomed new […]

A Ride To Remember – Fundraising for Arohanui Hospice

By Melissa Gardi on May 31, 2021
If you want to support an organisation, there are many ways to do it. You can donate money, goods or time, but if you think outside the box, anything could potentially make a meaningful contribution. Just ask Ashley Wildbore from Feilding: he just got on his bicycle and rode. This was no ordinary cycle ride, though. […]

Meet our Volunteers: Georgia Borrie

By Melissa Gardi on May 30, 2021
Arohanui Hospice offers a variety of ongoing volunteer opportunities. For local resident and university student, Georgia Borrie, helping others by volunteering is a normal part of her life. Here, Georgia shares what a day of volunteering looks like, and why she gives her time to Arohanui Hospice Shops – Lombard Street. Why did you become […]

Returning Care and Aroha to our Community.

By Emily Taylor on May 19, 2021
Arohanui Hospice is generously supported by several grants and foundations who believe in our outstanding care and our vision of helping our patients ‘live every moment’. Special thanks to the following organisations for their recent support of Arohanui Hospice:   Rotary Club of Milson Rotary Club of Milson who has supported us with the purchase […]

Celebrating 30 Years of Volunteering

By Emily Taylor on May 19, 2021
Arohanui Hospice kicked off its 30th anniversary celebrations with a party held specially to thank our volunteers on Saturday 8th May.  Held at Roslyn School Hall, 120 volunteers gathered to celebrate this special occasion with lovely afternoon tea and, of course, birthday cake. The birthday cake was cut by recently retired volunteer Yvonne Orpet who […]

Anika's Story

By Melissa Gardi on May 19, 2021
Arohanui Hospice will always have a special place in my family’s hearts. Almost ten years ago, my dearly loved grandfather, Dr. Anand Srivastava, was diagnosed with prostate cancer which progressed to stomach cancer. He was a strong character who never gave up, overcoming many challenges throughout his life, always believing that ‘everything happens for a reason’ […]

Meet Our Team: Caroline Blacklock

By Melissa Gardi on March 30, 2021
When it comes to supporting our community, Caroline Blacklock is all about making a conscious impact in her role as manager of Arohanui Hospice Shop - Levin. Here, Caroline shares how you can help others by volunteering, donating and shopping. I used to be a nurse, which gave me insight to how supportive hospice is […]

Palliative Care Study Day Workshops

By Emily Taylor on January 7, 2019

New hospice sets up in Levin to respond to ageing population

By Emily Taylor on June 12, 2017
Horowhenua's rising older population has prompted the need for a new hospice care centre. Arohanui Hospice has opened a centre in Levin, Horowhenua – a district that makes up 30 per cent of its patients. The hospice has set up a base for clinics there, but does not yet have plans for beds. Hospice chief […]

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