Meet Our Team: Christine Ironside

By Melissa Gardi on August 28, 2021
Arohanui Hospice Shop – Feilding’s Christine Ironside is passionate about people, living in Feilding and the craft of upcycling. In her role of Assistant Shop Manager, she looks forward to every day connecting with the community – volunteers, donors and shoppers. Here, she tells us why. When I first moved to Feilding a few years […]

How Arohanui’s Community Team Can Help

By Melissa Gardi on August 24, 2021
Since 1991, Arohanui Hospice has supported patients and their families/whānau the Palmerston North, Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua, Horowhenua and Otaki regions. Here, Director of Clinical Services, Kate Bird, gives insight on the community service that Arohanui Hospice provides. What is the first point of contact with Arohanui for a patient? When somebody is referred to our […]

Meet Our Team: George Dempster

By Melissa Gardi on August 1, 2021
In his role as Spiritual Care Coordinator, George Dempster cares for the spiritual needs of each hospice patient and their family / whanau. Here, he shares his Arohanui story. I joined Arohanui Hospice about eight years ago – my role is to provide spiritual care.  In most situations, a patient or family member is referred to me […]

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 […]

Arohanui Hospice: 30 Years and Beyond

By Melissa Gardi on July 11, 2021
Three decades ago, Arohanui Hospice first opened its doors with the vision that all people with life-limiting conditions live well and die well, irrespective of their condition or care setting. Our community has grown since 1991, and so have we, providing palliative care services throughout the Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua and Horowhenua regions. 1984 Initial discussions began around the need […]

Suffrage in Stitches – Creative Legacy

By Melissa Gardi on June 27, 2021
Te Manawa currently is hosting an exhibition called ‘Suffrage in Stitches’. This project commemorates 125 years of Suffrage in New Zealand and was an initiative by St Vinnies Resew, an up-cycling, sustainable sewing initiative, in collaboration with Wellington Museum where it was first displayed in 2019. Arohanui Hospice's Day Stay Coordinator, Faye Lloyd, heard about […]

Meet Our Team: Jill Rolls

By Melissa Gardi on June 22, 2021
At the heart of Volunteer Coordinator, Jill Rolls’, working life you’ll find aroha – warmth, affection and connection with the people of our community. Here, she shares her Arohanui story. After working 28 years at ACC, I retired in 2018 and wanted to do something meaningful with my time. My husband was already volunteering for hospice […]

National Volunteer Week Thank You

By Melissa Gardi on June 22, 2021
Aroha is a word you often hear around the office hallways and rooms at Arohanui Hospice. It has a strong influence on hospice’s outcomes – love for patients, for families, for community at region. This warmth, affection and connection extends throughout our wider community, as shown through the generous time that our volunteers give – […]

Meet Our Team: Kate Bird, Director of Clinical Services

By Melissa Gardi on June 9, 2021
Arohanui Hospice's services are people-focused. Supporting anyone living with any life-limiting illness, Arohanui is available to help them ‘live every moment’ in any way that’s important to them, in any place they call home. Here, Kate Bird, from our clinical team, shares why she’s passionate about the care that Arohanui provides. My father is a […]

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 […]

Discover or donate to make the world a better place

By Melissa Gardi on May 26, 2021
From solid furniture to preloved clothing and retro items, stepping into any Arohanui Hospice store is like entering another world. Browsing the shelves, clothing racks and floor section, you’re bound to find some useful items for your home or wardrobe, along with a few curiosities that make the experience so enjoyable. ‘‘We love getting quirky or […]

Meet Our Team: Julia Mutch, Community Palliative Care Nurse

By Melissa Gardi on May 26, 2021
Julia Mutch helps patients and their families during their journey with hospice care. Here, she talks about why she's passionate about palliative care and what she loves about being a nurse. When did you join Arohanui Hospice? I initially started as a nurse in the IPU in 2018 and then moved to community and IPU, […]

Lorraine Vincent, Chair of Arohanui Hospice, on Celebrating Thirty Years

By Melissa Gardi on May 19, 2021
Thirty years is a long time. It is a lot of volunteering. It is a lot of corporate support. It is a lot of community. It is a lot of candles to fit on a birthday cake. And it all adds up to a lot of aroha. As we celebrate our 30th year, we thank everyone […]

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: Mandy Bartosh

By Melissa Gardi on May 15, 2021
Mandy Bartosh is the Manager for Arohanui Hospice Shops – Roslyn. Here, she shares why she’s passionate about giving back, is inspired by Hospice Shop volunteers and loves everything that op shopping is about. After both my parents passed away within eighteen months of each other, I was inspired to pay it forward by volunteering […]

Arohanui Hospice Celebrates 30th Anniversary

By Melissa Gardi on May 10, 2021
2021 marks a huge milestone for Arohanui Hospice – the In Patient Unit opened 30 years ago this month. While celebrations kick off in May, there will be events and celebrations throughout the year starting with an afternoon tea to thank past and present volunteers. Volunteers contribute significantly to Arohanui Hospice, contributing more than 58,000 hours […]

Meet Our Team: Clare Randall

By Melissa Gardi on April 20, 2021
Focussed on nurturing a community of care, Arohanui Hospice’s Chief Executive, Clare Randall, shares what Arohanui means to her. The moment I was introduced to hospice – more than thirty years ago – I felt a strong connection. This bond has only grown stronger over the years, as I’ve got to know patients in the community. After […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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