Today
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Description
Hospice Mid-Canterbury provides support for those with a life-limiting illness, their whānau and caregivers. All services are free and are available throughout the Mid Canterbury district between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers.
We do not provide clinical care, but complement existing services by providing support such as transport, companionship, sitting, recording life stories, counselling, massage, Reiki, reflexology and relaxation therapy.
Hospice Mid Canterbury is a registered Charitable Trust and an Associate Member of Hospice New Zealand.
Our goal is to provide a service that complements medical services and helps people to live every moment in whatever way is important to them.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Visit during opening hours, email manager@hospicemc.nz or call 03-3078387.
Anyone can access
Hospice care is for anyone with a life liiting diagnosis, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Walk in
Our staff are available to talk with you Monday to Friday, 9am - 2pm, at our building Kōwhai House, 70 Havelock St, Ashburton.
Website / App
www.hospicemc.nz
Referral
Referral via this form https://www.hospicemc.nz/client-referral-form-sf/ or speak to your GP, or visti us.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
All services and support is free to individuals, and their families, with a terminal diagnosis.
Hours
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Services Provided
Our Services: Recording life stories Books & Resources Massage Therapy Counselling Relaxation therapy Reflexology Reiki therapy Portrait Photos Companionship Sitting to give caregivers a break Group activities Exercise therapy Pet care
Our Services: Recording life stories Books & Resources Massage Therapy Counselling Relaxation therapy Reflexology Reiki therapy Portrait Photos Companionship Sitting to give caregivers a break Group activities Exercise therapy Pet care
Service types: Counselling, Community nursing, Palliative care, End of life care, Family / whānau support, Hospice, Home support, Home equipment, Information, education & support, Transport, Home visits, Exercise and activity, Wellness / healthy lifestyle.
- Recording life stories
- Books & Resources
- Massage Therapy
- Counselling
- Relaxation therapy
- Reflexology
- Reiki therapy
- Portrait Photos
- Companionship
- Sitting to give caregivers a break
- Group activities
- Exercise therapy
- Pet care
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Home support services provide support with household tasks and personal care to help you live independently at home.
Home support services provide support with household tasks and personal care to help you live independently at home.
- Home visits
Home support services provide support with household tasks and personal care to help you live independently at home.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Child / Tamariki friendly, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone
Online Booking URL
Parking
Ample roadside parking
Region
Canterbury
Website
Contact Details
70 Havelock Street, Ashburton
Canterbury
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 307 8387
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Mobile
027 227 8387
Email
Website
70 Havelock Street
Ashburton
Canterbury 7700
Street Address
70 Havelock Street
Ashburton
Canterbury 7700
Postal Address
70 Havelock Street
Ashburton
Canterbury 7700
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This page was last updated at 11:13AM on July 21, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Hospice Mid Canterbury.
Provision of social and group activities in the community.
Provision of social and group activities in the community.