Inspire Net: A local company with a big belief in giving back to the community

By Emily Taylor on August 17, 2021
Manawatū based internet service provider Inspire Net has been servicing New Zealand for over 20 years and sponsoring connectivity at Arohanui Hospice for the last 10. Owner James Watts talks about doing whatever it takes to put the customer first and why he is a big believer in giving back to the community. Who are […]

Arohanui Hospice's veteran fundraiser raffles off his motorbike

By Emily Taylor on August 9, 2021
Adapted from an article written by Janine Rankin for the Manawatu Standard. Arohanui Hospice’s former trust chairman and current trustee Roger Clausen is committing to reaching his $200,000 fundraising goal by raffling off his precious motorbike before retiring in November. After riding 72,000 kilometres around 34 countries, Arohanui Hospice’s veteran trustee, adventurer and fundraiser Roger […]

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 […]

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 […]

What you need to know about Arohanui Hospice – debunking hospice myths

By Emily Taylor on May 17, 2021
There are many misconceptions and myths associated with Hospice care, including what happens when you are referred to the Hospice, where your care takes place, how care is paid for and what care is provided. Here are some common misconceptions that have been communicated to Hospice staff. The facts and truth in response to these […]

Arohanui Appeal: Mel and Jason's Story

By Emily Taylor on March 22, 2021
My name is Melany, but mostly I go by Mel. I was born in Dannevirke and now live in Feilding – I had an idyllic upbringing on the farm that my parents remain on today. I am the youngest of three: My brother is home on the farm; my sister is just down the road […]

Support received, support returned

By Emily Taylor on March 1, 2021
Our care is provided free of charge and just over half of our funding comes from the District Health Board.  The rest comes from fundraising, bequests, and donations: from the generous supporters in our community who believe in our outstanding care and our philosophy of helping our patients to 'live every moment'. Our heartfelt thanks […]

What your support has achieved in 2019 - 2020

By Emily Taylor on February 26, 2021
Despite the challenges of Covid-19 and lockdown, our staff adapted to the challenges, continuing to provide excellent palliative care to those with life-limiting illness in our region - and to support thousands of family members, whanau and carers throughout their loved one's journey. 927 patients with life-limiting illnesses have been cared for by Arohanui Hospice […]

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:  […]

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​ […]

Eketāhuna lawnmowers rev up to raise money

By Emily Taylor on March 11, 2019
By George Heagney, Manawatu Standard It started as a bit of fun tearing around a paddock on a ride-on lawnmower. Now, Alan Gray's lawnmower race has grown into an annual fundraiser. The Eketāhuna Lawnmower Racing Club's racing event was held in one of Gray's paddocks on Saturday as a fundraiser for Arohanui Hospice in Palmerston North. Twenty-three riders […]

No respite from growing need for hospice care

By Emily Taylor on February 17, 2019
By Janine Rankin, Manawatu Standard Ageing baby boomers will create one of the greatest challenges Arohanui Hospice's new trust chairwoman Lorraine Vincent expects to face as she takes the reins toward the end of the service's third decade. The former Manawatū District Council chief executive has just taken over from city lawyer John Freebairn, who […]

Farmers stores raise $776,607 for NZ hospices

By Emily Taylor on January 25, 2019
A record-breaking $776,607 has been donated to hospice services throughout New Zealand following the Christmas fundraising campaign supported by all Farmers Departments stores. This is the fifth year that Farmers has supported Hospice, donating nearly $3.5 million to help keep services free of charge. The donation of $32,214 for Arohanui Hospice will contribute to the […]

Thank you Daphne Sowerby, Feb 1930 – Dec 2018

By Emily Taylor on January 7, 2019
Daphne Sowerby was a valued friend, dedicated supporter and wonderful ambassador for Arohanui Hospice for nearly 28 years. Aged 88, Daphne died peacefully at Nelson Residential Home in Feilding on 22 December 2018. Since 1991, she gave thousands of hours of her time to benefit Arohanui Hospice; making and selling baking, craft items, jams, plants […]

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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