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Look Out For The Pink Buckets: It’s The Pink Ribbon Street Appeal This Week
Monday, 12 October 2026, 9:59 am | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
The money raised will contribute to breast health education, research and clinical trials, specialist nursing support and advocacy for faster and fairer access to early diagnosis and treatment. More >>
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Appoints Vanessa Sorenson As New Chief Executive
Friday, 28 August 2026, 7:01 am | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
“Vanessa is an outstanding purpose-driven leader with a proven ability to bring people together, lead through change and turn strategy into action,” says Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Chair Justine Smyth. More >>
Budget 2026: Charity Tax Change Risks Undermining Vital Breast Cancer Support
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 9:01 pm | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is deeply concerned a change to charity tax rules announced in last week’s Budget could reduce major charitable giving at a time when demand for its life-saving programmes continues to grow. Currently, people who donate to ... More >>
Budget 2026: Keeping The Lights On Is No Long-Term Solution For Medicines Access
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 3:58 pm | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
This Budget misses a crucial opportunity to address the growing pressure facing our health system as cancer diagnoses continue to rise. More >>
Rami Rahal Joins Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, With Focus On Eliminating Survival Disparities
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:23 am | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Rami holds more than three decades of experience advising governments and cancer agencies across Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. More >>
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Response To Announcement On Expansion Of Cancer Infusion Services
Monday, 13 April 2026, 5:38 pm | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Taking a more modern and flexible approach to how treatment is delivered could significantly improve breast cancer care in Aotearoa. More >>
New Research Highlights The Need For Earlier Investment To Prevent Incurable Breast Cancer
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 8:40 am | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is urging the Government to increase the medicines budget to allow faster access to proven treatments for early-stage breast cancer. More >>
Response To Government Announcement On AI In Breast Screening
Friday, 13 February 2026, 12:44 pm | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
International experience shows AI can be a powerful support tool in breast screening, acting as an extra set of eyes for radiologists. More >>
From Terminal To Treatable – New Report Urges Rethink Of Advanced Breast Cancer In Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 10:45 am | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
The report, titled Rethinking Advanced Breast Cancer: Evidence, experience and opportunities in Aotearoa New Zealand, finds that more than half (51%) of ABC diagnoses occur only after people start experiencing symptoms. More >>
Breast Screening Extension Will Save Lives – Just Like It Did For Rita
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 12:52 pm | Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
After campaigning for eight years to increase the screening age limit from 69 to 74, the Foundation’s Chair, Justine Smyth, says the national roll-out marks a significant victory for early detection. More >>
