Arohanui Hospice

Arohanui Hospice Our dedicated team includes nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, social workers, counsellors, spiritual care coordinators and trained hospice volunteers.

Specialist palliative care for local people living with a terminal illness, including support for their families/whānau at no charge to patients or their families. Hospice care means caring for people from the moment they are diagnosed with a life threatening illness through to end-of-life where physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs are equally important. With compassion, empathy and aroha, we support anyone with any life-limiting condition – and we help them live every moment, in any way that’s important to them, in any place they call home. We also support our patients’ families / whānau. Our care is free of charge as we are partially funded by our generous supporters we rely on the gift of time from volunteers, fundraising, grants, bequests and donations including products to our six Arohanui Hospice Shops. Our Shops: Main St South, Levin – open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm • Fergusson St, Feilding – open Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm • Otaki – open Monday to Friday 9.30am- 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm • Lombard St, PN - open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9:30am - 3:00pm • Roslyn Shop, Rossmont Shopping Centre, Vogel St - open Monday to Friday 9.00am- 4.30pm
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Pre-Xmas Toy Clear-Out!Do your kids get loads of gifts every Christmas? Get ahead on your New Year’s cleanout by donatin...
12/11/2025

Pre-Xmas Toy Clear-Out!

Do your kids get loads of gifts every Christmas? Get ahead on your New Year’s cleanout by donating any unwanted toys to your local Arohanui Hospice shop.

For many families, second-hand toys are the only affordable option, and your donation could make a child’s Christmas day extra special. Let’s give those toys a second life and spread the joy this holiday season!

Change for Good!Have you got foreign coins lying around that you can’t exchange? Or even spare NZ coins? Turn them into ...
10/11/2025

Change for Good!

Have you got foreign coins lying around that you can’t exchange? Or even spare NZ coins? Turn them into something meaningful!

Drop your coins at House of Travel, The Square, and they’ll convert them into cash to support Arohanui Hospice. Every little bit makes a big impact — just like last time, when your spare coins helped raise funds for our local hospice care.

Let’s turn small change into big change for our community!

Thanks a million!The team at Arohanui Hospice wants to give a huge shout out to our amazing community.Thank you for:✨ Yo...
07/11/2025

Thanks a million!

The team at Arohanui Hospice wants to give a huge shout out to our amazing community.

Thank you for:
✨ Your donations
✨ Your quality used goods
✨ Your time volunteering
✨ Your sponsorship and support

We couldn’t provide the care and services we do without you. Your generosity makes a real difference every single day.

Aroha mai, aroha atu – love received, love returned.

Celebrating an incredible milestone!A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of celebrating with the  PN Hot Rod Club,...
04/11/2025

Celebrating an incredible milestone!

A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of celebrating with the PN Hot Rod Club, who have been proudly supporting Arohanui Hospice for many years through their annual Club Swap Meet.

Thanks to their dedication and generosity, the club has now donated over $40,000 to Hospice — an amazing achievement!

We loved the chance to talk with the club members about the impact their support makes and to personally thank them for their ongoing contribution. Your efforts make a real difference for our patients, families, and community.

Thank you, PNHRC, for helping us provide care and support when it matters most.

Give the Gift of Thrift This Christmas!Looking for something unique, affordable, and meaningful this holiday season? Vis...
02/11/2025

Give the Gift of Thrift This Christmas!

Looking for something unique, affordable, and meaningful this holiday season? Visit one of our Arohanui Hospice shops in Palmerston North, Feilding, Levin, or Otaki!

By shopping with us, you'll find one-of-a-kind treasures, save money, and make a positive impact on the planet. Because it’s the thought that counts, not where a gift comes from!

Shop sustainably, shop thoughtfully, and spread joy this Christmas!

Our Wish List This month, we’re asking for gift vouchers. They may seem small, but together they make a big difference –...
31/10/2025

Our Wish List
This month, we’re asking for gift vouchers. They may seem small, but together they make a big difference – helping us cover essential costs so more funds can go directly into patient and whānau care.
No matter the amount, your kindness matters. 💞

Barbara is doing it again!Barbara is bravely shaving her head once more to raise funds for Arohanui Hospice. Having seen...
29/10/2025

Barbara is doing it again!

Barbara is bravely shaving her head once more to raise funds for Arohanui Hospice. Having seen the compassionate care provided to her father in his final days, and knowing the support Arohanui gave a close friend’s family, she wanted to give back in a bold way.

Every donation, big or small, will help ensure Arohanui Hospice can continue providing exceptional care to people across our community.

You can support Barbara’s fundraising journey here: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/shaving-my-head-again

Thank you, Barbara, for your incredible courage and generosity!

Support Arohanui Hospice - shaving my head

We’re thrilled to share that the Manawatū Classic Motorbike Club raised an incredible $8,964.40 for Arohanui Hospice fro...
27/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share that the Manawatū Classic Motorbike Club raised an incredible $8,964.40 for Arohanui Hospice from their August event!
Thank you to everyone involved for your generosity and support — you’re making a real difference for our patients and their families!

Looking for a Labour Day bargain? 🛍️ Our Levin store will be open 9.00am - 4.00pm — come find a treasure! Our Palmerston...
23/10/2025

Looking for a Labour Day bargain? 🛍️ Our Levin store will be open 9.00am - 4.00pm — come find a treasure!
Our Palmerston North, Feilding, and Otaki shops will be closed for the day.

A huge thank you to DKSH  for their fantastic support! 🎉 Their team recently ran a raffle and raised $250 for Arohanui H...
19/10/2025

A huge thank you to DKSH for their fantastic support! 🎉 Their team recently ran a raffle and raised $250 for Arohanui Hospice. Your ongoing generosity and commitment to our cause means so much — we’re lucky to have such avid supporters in our community!

This October, join the movement and Buy Nothing New! Instead, visit your local Hospice shops and support the important w...
17/10/2025

This October, join the movement and Buy Nothing New! Instead, visit your local Hospice shops and support the important work they do for our community. By shopping at one of Arohanui Hospice’s shops in either Palmerston North, Feilding, Levin or Otaki, you’ll find high-quality, second-hand treasures while making a real difference in the lives of those around you. Shop sustainably, support local, and give back.

Buy Nothing New this October!

💛 In Memory of Mr Crosswell 💛Mr Jimmy Crosswell was more than a teacher or hostel master at PNBHS — he was a passionate ...
16/10/2025

💛 In Memory of Mr Crosswell 💛

Mr Jimmy Crosswell was more than a teacher or hostel master at PNBHS — he was a passionate sportsman, husband, father, and role model who inspired so many.

After losing his life to leukaemia in 2017, one of his former students is honouring his memory by shaving his hair at College House — raising funds for Arohanui Hospice and the Manawatū Cancer Society.

“Mr Crosswell was a great man. The Cancer Society and Arohanui Hospice are great charities. I’m hoping together we can make a great contribution.”

We’re deeply grateful for this heartfelt tribute and invite you to show your support:

Chopping the dreads in memory of Mr Crosswell

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We provide specialist palliative care to local people living with a life-limiting condition, and support for their families/whanau - all free-of-charge.

The Hospice serves a population of around 200,000 people, covering Palmerston North City, the Manawatu, Tararua, Rangitikei and Horowhenua districts, and also Otaki.

We provide a 24/7 service and have approximately 220 patients in our care at any one time. Annually, we provide care for more than 1000 patients. Around two-thirds are cared for entirely in their own home or place of residence in the community. One third had a stay in our 10-bed in-patient unit in Palmerston North, often for symptom management before returning home.

Arohanui Hospice is only partially-funded by the government via MidCentral DHB and Whanganui DHB. However, to ensure that our services remain free of charge, we need to fundraise around half of our operational funding. In the 2018/19 year that figure is $2.82 million, which works out to us needing to fundraise over $54,000 every week!