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Community at the Heart of Feilding Friends' Hospice Fundraising

By William on August 21, 2026
For more than 37 years, the dedicated volunteers of Feilding Friends of Arohanui Hospice have been quietly making a big difference. In the last 20 years through raffles, quiz nights, movie fundraisers, hot cross bun sales and community support, the group has raised an extraordinary $380,000 to help ensure hospice services remain free of charge […]

From Narnia to a classic Mercedes: an unexpected gift for two charities

By William on August 7, 2026
What began with the donation of a collectable ornament has led to an extraordinary gift: a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE W108 that will benefit both Arohanui Hospice and the Starship Foundation. Frederik Dean and his wife are preparing to move to Australia to “chase the sun”. While clearing out and packing up their home, Frederik approached […]

He was a Ford man; she was a Holden girl — well, that’s how it started.

By Abby on July 13, 2026
A bumpy beginning for a relationship, you’d think. But Candy and Lance Chapman’s love story spanned 14 years, many freshly painted and repaired cars, kilometres of bush walks, and countless fishing adventures. Together they created a blended family of six amazing children — a life built on love, laughter, humour, and hard work. Then they […]

Zimmerman Gallery Hosts Hospice Fundraising Art Exhibition

By William on June 30, 2026
This July, art lovers have a unique opportunity to take home “a piece of local history,” says Bronwyn Zimmerman, Director of the Zimmerman Art Gallery. More than 40 artworks have been generously donated to support Arohanui Hospice, showcasing the work of four well-known local artists: Dr Brian Booth, Basil Register, Jack Register, and Frank Davis. […]

Volunteer Awareness Week - Meet Marie-Louise and Michael Ongley

By William on June 15, 2026
For Marie-Louise and Michael, volunteering at Arohanui Hospice is about more than just giving their time - it’s about connection, having fun, and making people feel welcome. Marie-Louise first got involved 12 years ago after retiring from her busy property management business and navigating her own journey as a cancer survivor. When thinking about where […]

Calm and dignity flourished with Hospice

By Abby on April 20, 2026
Nausea, tiredness, losing weight. These were the first indicators that something might be wrong for Sharon O’Sullivan. She and husband John had been in the South Island in July 2025, and, when back home, Sharon checked in with her GP. Subsequent tests in late August showed she had cancer of the colon, with advanced secondaries. […]
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