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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 […]

Hospice patients and volunteers contribute to Suffrage in Stitches

By Emily Taylor on May 31, 2019
Arohanui Hospice Day Stay patients and volunteers have produced one of the 546 panels for Suffrage in Stitches, a collaborative community project led by Vinnies Re Sew in Wellington. The project’s aim is to commemorate the 1893 suffrage petition and represent it through fabric, stories and conversations. The 546 panels represent the number of sheets […]

Miniature pony trots in and steals hearts at Hospice

By Emily Taylor on April 4, 2019
By Alex Loo, Manawatu Standard Sonny Hooke, Who's family used to own horses, thought 16-year-old Ferbie was "Beautiful". A pint-sized pony has brought a smile to the faces of hospice patients in Palmerston North. Ferbie​, a 16-year-old miniature pony and Shetland cross, visited patients and staff at Arohanui Hospice on Thursday morning. Hospice worker Faye​ […]
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