Annually, we provide care for more than 1100 patients throughout the region, and support for their families/whanau and those important to them.
We were given so much, so you give back
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 […]
The Royal Sugar Cupcakes: Matilda and Harper’s Sweet Journey of Giving Back
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 […]
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, […]
Specialist palliative care in Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua, Horowhenua and Otaki
Our specialist palliative care services are delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of specialist medical and clinical health professionals, plus support staff, all working together to provide individual care for you and your family/whanau.
Our Stories
A little bit of paradise
For most people being at home while they are on their end of life journey is important to them; this is no different for Andy and it’s easy to see why. Andy and Tracy live in the old Raumai School which has been uniquely transformed into their home. They have over the years, shared their […]
Not many who frequent a hair salon stop to think about the number of empty bottles and used hair foils that salons go through. Michelle Boudreau, from The Hair Market, has and has done something about it, all while finding a way to pay it forward. In December 2021, Arohanui Hospice gratefully received a monetary […]
Volunteering is in the blood for husband-and-wife duo Keith and Faith Martin, who both have always looked to help their community. Faith joined hospice as a volunteer in 2013 and Keith followed only a couple of months later. When asked what the biggest highlight has been for each of them, they beam. You can feel […]
Feilding Friends of Hospice is the kind of community-led fundraising group Arohanui Hospice is eternally grateful for. Formed in October 1989 under the chairmanship of Garry Klee, their original goal was to help raise enough money to complete the construction of the Arohanui Hospice building at 1 Heretaunga Street. Fast forward to present day and […]
