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They do it for you when you can’t

By Abby on October 2, 2025
Don Tamihana was losing weight. Quickly, and for no reason. No dieting, no lifestyle changes — his wife Christine got him to the doctor. “Twenty kilos. I ended up in hospital. They did all the scans and mri and tests… found cancer in my left kidney.” That left kidney was removed last September, with the […]

Arohanui Hospice encourages community to “Buy Nothing New” this October

By Gemma Vallender on October 1, 2025
In a drive to promote sustainability and support local charities, Arohanui Hospice is encouraging the community to participate in Buy Nothing New October. Throughout the month, locals are invited to visit one of Arohanui Hospice’s four shops and purchase quality second-hand items, with all proceeds supporting the hospice’s essential work. Buy Nothing New October is […]

Arohanui Hospice Welcomes Four New Trustees to Strengthen Governance and Community Impact

By Gemma Vallender on August 7, 2025
Arohanui Hospice is proud to announce the appointment of four new trustees to its Board: Christina Gomes (Palmerston North), Andy Thompson (Tararua), Tomina Apiti (Horowhenua), and Daniel Goymer (Palmerston North). Together, they bring a wealth of experience, regional representation, and a deep personal commitment to the values and mission of Arohanui Hospice. Each trustee contributes […]

Steve’s Tyres Raises Over $100,000 for Arohanui Hospice while Expanding to Levin

By Abby on August 4, 2025
Steve’s Tyre Service & Auto Care is proud to announce that, next month, donations raised for Arohanui Hospice will surpass $100,000 – a remarkable achievement for the local community. "We’re absolutely thrilled to have hit this milestone," said Owner Steve Deans. "Every puncture repair and WOF check has helped make this happen. We couldn’t have […]

A Stitch in Time: Awatapu College Students Bring Manaakitanga to Life Through Fashion and Sustainability

By Abby on July 14, 2025
When Awatapu College’s Fashion Design teacher, Chantelle De Lang, reached out to Arohanui Hospice with an idea for a student project that combined creativity, community, and giving back, the answer was a resounding yes. Chantelle was looking for a way to weave the school’s curriculum objective of Manaakitanga – the power of human kindness into […]

Building More Than Furniture: Ian’s Story of Craft, Connection, and Community at Arohanui Hospice

By Abby on June 23, 2025
Before retirement, Ian was a chartered accountant with a strong focus on rural accounting. With a career rooted in supporting others through numbers and strategy, it’s perhaps no surprise that when the time came to step away from the office, Ian was already looking for ways to give back. “I’d always said I wanted to […]
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