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Our Volunteers: Giving back to Hospice

By Emily Taylor on February 26, 2021
  Volunteers play an essential role at Arohanui Hospice.  From working in our Hospice shops to supporting the kitchen and housekeeping in the inpatient unit; from maintaining our gardens to going all-out for our fundraising events, we couldn't do what we do without them. We're extremely grateful for the incredible support of our 770+ volunteers:  […]

Meet our Arohanui team: Jennie Lewer

By Melissa Gardi on February 10, 2021
  Why visit a hospice shop? Find out from Arohanui Hospice Shop - Feilding's manager, Jennie Lewer, who shares her deep affection for the Feilding community and what we’re able to accomplish by supporting our local Arohanui Hospice Shops. What led you to your role at Arohanui Hospice Shops? I’ve been with Arohanui Hospice for […]

Tree of Remembrance 2020 launched by Deputy Mayor, Aleisha Rutherford

By Melissa Gardi on December 3, 2020
Christmas is a time of year when we think of people who won’t be with us during the festive season. They may have died, they may be living overseas or in other parts of the country, or perhaps they just can’t be with us at this time of year. With the season of giving upon […]

2020 Volunteer Recognition Event Nominee: Donna Clapham

By Melissa Gardi on November 18, 2020
Arohanui Hospice Shops’ volunteer, Donna Clapham, was recently honoured in November at the Volunteer Resource Centre Manawatu’s 6th annual Volunteer Recognition Event. For the past five years, Donna’s made a significant impact on our community, bringing joy to peoples’ lives with her recycling and upcycling of donated items that are sold at Arohanui Hospice – […]

Lesley’s story: “Everything was special.”

By Emily Taylor on September 2, 2020
Lesley Redward’s husband, Raymond was diagnosed with cancer while they were travelling overseas in July 2014, and they were advised that the diagnosis was terminal. The news was devastating, and the couple returned to Woodville when the majority of the seasonal work had been completed. Raymond wanted Lesley to be able to finish the season. […]

Arohanui Hospice appoints new “PassionPeople” to the Board

By Emily Taylor on August 6, 2020
Arohanui Hospice’s recent Taika Waititi-inspired hunt for the Passionpeople uncovered some amazing talent. Seventeen applications were received for three vacant seats on the volunteer Board. The three successful applicants selected at the July Board meeting were David Andrews, Bernie Hanaray and Sharon Wards. Board Chairperson Lorraine Vincent admitted it was a challenging task deciding on […]
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