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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. […]

Miles of Memories – A Future of Care

By Abby on March 4, 2026
Beetling along in a 1926 True Blue Oakland open tourer started a love affair with vintage cars for Esmee and Ian Rowden of Palmerston North. It began in 1999, when Esmee had just retired as manager of the New Zealand Women’s Hockey team (now the Blacksticks) and civil engineer Ian had finished his term as […]

Wrapped in Love: How Hospice Supported Trev and Mai

By Abby on December 17, 2025
It’s hard to ask for help. Mai Williams of Himatangi Beach knows that better than most. She has always been strong and independent, but when she reached out to Arohanui Hospice for support, support for both her and her beloved Trev, the response was fast, caring, and exactly what they needed. It all started with […]

Tree of Remembrance - Help Families Who Need Hospice Care This Christmas 

By Abby on November 27, 2025
Farmers stores across the region are underway with their Tree of Remembrance campaign in support of Arohanui Hospice.  Farmers stores across Aotearoa have once again begun fundraising for their local hospice service through the annual Tree of Remembrance campaign.  This year marks the twelfth year of the national partnership between Farmers and hospices, during which customers have donated more than $9 million to help keep hospice care free of […]

A Beautiful Day Out for a Beautiful Cause

By Abby on October 13, 2025
14–15 November 2025 | Palmerston North Gather your friends and mark your calendars: the much-loved Hearts & Homes fundraising tour is returning on 14–15 November 2025. Now in its 28th year, this two-day event invites you to step inside some of Manawatū’s most inspiring homes and gardens, while raising vital funds for Arohanui Hospice. This […]
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