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Cancer Society
Reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in our community
Today 63 New Zealanders will hear the words “you have cancer”. At the Cancer Society, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect every aspect of people's lives and we are here to help them through.
Cancer Society - Latest News [Page 7]
Towards a healthier New Zealand
Friday, 28 November 2014, 11:50 am | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society has welcomed the Government’s continuing commitment to a Smokefree New Zealand by 2025. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, who has taken over responsibility for tobacco control since the September election, said the Government ... More >>
Cancer Society names Chief Executive
Monday, 24 November 2014, 5:26 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
Claire Austin has been named as Chief Executive of the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Announcing her appointment, National President, Murray MacCormick said “Claire brings a diversity of experience to the role. She has first-hand knowledge of the ... More >>
Support for quitters
Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:40 am | Cancer Society
An online study of 608 New Zealand smokers suggests when tobacco plain packaging is introduced into New Zealand, it would be beneficial to include clear and visually striking Quitline information. The research from the University of Otago measured ... More >>
Sunbed restriction
Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:25 am | Cancer Society
The first reading of legislation to make sunbeds banned for use by under 18s was passed unanimously in Parliament last night and the Cancer Society couldn’t be more delighted! More >>
Auckland All for Smokefree Outdoor Dining
Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 1:47 pm | Cancer Society
In a bid to encourage the Auckland Council to make outdoor dining Smokefree, Cancer Society Auckland are showing Auckland’s large support for the cause with a pop up Smokefree restaurant in Aotea Square on Friday, October 3rd 12-2pm. More >>
Famous Kiwis get artistic for Daffodil Day
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 12:27 pm | Cancer Society
A group of well-known New Zealanders have created unique artworks for the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day as part of the ANZ Daffodil Day Art Auction, and the results are amazing. More >>
Nation gets behind ‘Choose your challenge’ this August
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 1:03 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
If the last viral challenge of emptying a bucket of cold water over yourself to raise funds for Kiwi charities didn’t appeal, the Cancer Society has another option - and this time New Zealanders get to choose their own challenge. More >>
Leading light resigns from the Cancer Society of New Zealand
Friday, 30 May 2014, 10:46 am | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society of New Zealand advises with great regret that their Chief Executive, Dalton Kelly, has resigned his position effective 31 July 2014. Mr Kelly has been a well-respected and well-regarded leader of the Cancer Society for over eight years. More >>
Don't Take Your Lungs For Granted
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 9:57 am | Cancer Society
A new report released today reveals New Zealanders know very little about the symptoms of lung cancer, or just how common lung cancer is. This is despite the fact that lung cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer in New Zealand for both ... More >>
New Zealand’s Biggest Morning Tea
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 3:06 pm | Cancer Society
You are invited to attend New Zealand’s Biggest Morning Tea! Join us on Thursday 22 May, and raise your cup for New Zealand’s Biggest Morning Tea to help the Cancer Society raise vital funds for people affected by Cancer. The morning teas are being ... More >>
Budget news good news for cancer
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 4:37 pm | Cancer Society
Dalton Kelly, Chief Executive of the Cancer Society, welcomes today’s budget announcement that the Government will deliver an additional $32.7 million over four years to further improve cancer services. More >>
Australian experts bring expertise to the Health Select Comm
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 3:23 pm | Cancer Society
The Cancer Society is delighted to be hosting Australian plain packaging experts, Jonathan Liberman and Kylie Lindorff, while they are in New Zealand to give oral submissions on the Smokefree Environments (Tobacco Plain packaging) Amendments Act. More >>
Cancer Takes Life Too Soon
Friday, 28 March 2014, 5:05 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
This weekend thousands of people are walking throughout the night to remember loved ones at Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. More >>
Plain packaging for tobacco products is one step closer
Friday, 28 March 2014, 5:03 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
Submissions on the Smokefree Environments (plain packaging) Amendment Bill closed today, Friday 28th March. Cancer Society Auckland congratulate the government for progressing the adoption of plain packaging legislation in New Zealand, however they ... More >>
Walking Stars - NZ’s first half-marathon walk at night
Friday, 29 November 2013, 4:54 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
An inaugural event, Walking Stars has so far raised more than $230,000 Auckland City will host a walking half marathon with a twist - it will happen at night! On Saturday 30 November, walkers will gather at the Auckland Domain Grandstand to walk ... More >>
Workplace dangers
Monday, 25 November 2013, 2:06 pm | Cancer Society
Some jobs can cause cancer - it won’t happen overnight, but it can happen! People who are exposed to cancer-causing agents, as part of their job, face the risk of changes in body cells that can lead to cancer later in life. More >>
Sky TV sport presenter urges self-checks
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 3:52 pm | Cancer Society
While mothers are well-versed in the idea of advising their daughters to check for abnormalities in their breasts, they often don’t think to tell their sons to do the same with their testicles. More >>
The Ride to Conquer Cancer Raised $2.1 Million
Saturday, 16 November 2013, 2:42 pm | Cancer Society
The Ride to Conquer Cancer announced 663 Riders helped raised over $2.1 million for Cancer Society Auckland as the first annual Ride commenced Saturday in Auckland. Funds raised through the largest single fundraising event in New Zealand history ... More >>
Workplace SunSmart Culture
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 3:50 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
Later this month a national forum will be held to discuss substances in the workplace proven to cause cancer. One such ‘substance,’ of particular concern to the Cancer Society, is solar UVR. It is a major hazard in outdoor workplaces as it’s the main ... More >>
Exposing avoidable cancer risks
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 4:51 pm | Cancer Society New Zealand
Could you be getting cancer from your workplace? Not something most people think about, but the reality is that every year as many as 400 people die from a cancer that was caused by something they were exposed to at work. More >>
