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Urgent action needed to prevent 8000 cancer diagnoses yearly
Monday, 29 October 2018, 9:07 am | Cancer Society Auckland
Around 8,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with potentially preventable cancer each year and bold action is needed to curb the dramatic harm caused by the “big three” risk factors: obesity, alcohol and tobacco. More >>
New Zealand ready to move on standardised tobacco packaging
Tuesday, 19 July 2016, 4:53 pm | Cancer Society Auckland
The New Zealand government’s consultation on the draft standardised tobacco product packaging will close at the end of July. Chair of Cancer Council Australia’s Tobacco Issues Committee and renowned global authority on standardised tobacco packaging, ... More >>
Research Shows that Public Support for Smokefree is Strong
Friday, 10 May 2013, 10:09 am | Cancer Society Auckland
Cancer Society Auckland undertook a survey of 4 local communities in South Auckland to gauge public support for Smokefree. “This is the first localised survey of its kind undertaken in the Auckland area to provide local views on Smokefree”, says ... More >>
Cyclists register for The Ride To Conquer Cancer
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 1:51 pm | Cancer Society Auckland
Cancer supporters and cyclists across New Zealand registered for The Ride To Conquer Cancer today as part of the event’s annual national “Gear Up Day.” The two-day, 200 km cycling event will support life-saving cancer research and clinical trials ... More >>