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Kiwis Are Urged to be Sunsmart
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 1:26 pm | Sunsmart
“It is important to use sun protection every day, even on cloudy days,” says Megan Chapman, the Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA) SunSmart manager. More >>
Pre-schoolers will show off creativity at Race Day
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 3:01 pm | Sunsmart
Under-fives will have the chance to let their creative juices flow at the SunSmart hat-making competition for pre-schoolers at the Awapuni Interislander Summer Festival Family Day Races in Palmerston North this Saturday, 11 February. More >>
UV radiation at extreme levels despite cloudy weather
Friday, 27 January 2012, 4:19 pm | Sunsmart
Some parts of New Zealand may have experienced a cooler, cloudier start to the traditional summer holiday period, but ultraviolet (UV) radiation is still at extreme levels for long periods of the day in most places. More >>
Race Day hat competition for pre-schoolers
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 2:08 pm | Sunsmart
Under-fives will have the chance to let their creative juices flow at the SunSmart hat-making competition for pre-schoolers at the Trentham Interislander Summer Festival Family Day Races on Wellington Anniversary Day, Monday 23 January. More >>
Pre-schoolers to show creativity at Race Day competition
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 1:47 pm | Sunsmart
Under-fives will have the chance to let their creative juices flow at the SunSmart hat-making competition for pre-schoolers at the Trentham Interislander Summer Festival Family Day Races on Wellington Anniversary Day, Monday 23 January. More >>
New Sun Protection Alert will help protect Kiwis’ skin
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 9:38 am | Sunsmart
From next month, New Zealanders will have a new, easy-to-use tool that tells them when they need to protect their skin from the sun, with specific reference to where in the country they live. More >>
UV levels rising rapidly as daylight saving arrives
Saturday, 24 September 2011, 1:29 pm | Sunsmart
UV levels rising rapidly as daylight saving arrives 24 September 2011 The arrival of daylight saving is a reminder to New Zealanders that ultraviolet radiation (UV) levels are rising rapidly. Laurianne Reinsborough of SunSmart says it’s tempting, ... More >>
Fewer Kiwis seek a tan, but sunburn still an issue
Sunday, 26 December 2010, 11:20 am | Sunsmart
The latest research on New Zealanders’ sun exposure habits shows that our attitudes to getting a tan are changing, with just under one in ten Kiwis saying they intend to go for that bronzed look this summer. More >>
Early arrival of summer prompts SunSmart reminder
Friday, 17 December 2010, 3:19 pm | Sunsmart
Clear skies, lots of sunshine and record-breaking November temperatures have prompted a warning that more Kiwis risk getting sunburnt even before the traditional Christmas holiday season begins. More >>
Jesse’s Sun Exposure Warning
Monday, 15 November 2010, 12:19 pm | Sunsmart
Jesse Lust was training to be a nurse when a lecture about melanoma prompted him to have a mole on his arm checked out. More >>
Warmer, drier, summer prediction heightens risk
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 11:48 am | Sunsmart
Summer is likely to be warmer, drier and less windy than usual, bringing with it an increased risk of sunburn, which is caused by excessive ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure, as Kiwis make the most of settled weather and spend more time outside. More >>
UV Levels Rising As Daylight Saving Arrives
Sunday, 26 September 2010, 12:04 pm | Sunsmart
With the arrival of daylight saving, New Zealanders are reminded that it is time to start being safe in the sun, as ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels are already rising. More >>
Ultraviolet radiation is a carcinogen
Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 2:09 pm | Sunsmart
As we head into the second half of summer, Kiwis are being reminded that ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a carcinogen, and not to underestimate the risks of sunburn. Sunburn in childhood and adolescence is strongly linked to melanoma in adulthood. More >>
Don't let children get sunburnt this summer
Monday, 21 December 2009, 10:53 am | Sunsmart
An oncologist is urging parents to protect their children from sunburn this summer, to reduce their risk of melanoma as adults. More >>
Adine’s sun safety message for parents
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 10:39 am | Sunsmart
Adine Wilson wasn't particularly concerned when she noticed that a small freckle on her arm had changed colour. “I knew I should get it checked, but I was really busy and I kept putting it off.” More >>
Events organisers urged keep Aucklanders sun safe
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 3:10 pm | Sunsmart
Auckland is renowned for its summer events and with a sizzling summer season coming up, organisers are being encouraged to ensure people are protected from the sun. Wayde Beckman from SunSmart says people in Auckland are in for a treat this summer, ... More >>
Events organisers urged keep Wgtnians sun safe
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 3:09 pm | Sunsmart
Wellington is renowned for its great outdoor events and with a sizzling summer season coming up, organisers are being encouraged to ensure people are protected from the sun. Wayde Beckman from SunSmart says people in Wellington are in for a treat this ... More >>
UV levels heading up as daylight saving arrives
Monday, 28 September 2009, 11:13 am | Sunsmart
New Zealanders are being urged to be safe in the sun, as daylight saving arrives and ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels start to rise. Wayde Beckman of SunSmart says it is important not to underestimate the power of the sun at this time of year. More >>
Don't wait to feel the heat before being SunSmart
Monday, 21 September 2009, 12:12 pm | Sunsmart
With summer not far away, SunSmart and the Cancer Society are urging New Zealanders to avoid sunburn by remembering the SunSmart golden rules – slip, slop, slap and wrap. More >>
Don't wait to feel the heat before being SunSmart
Monday, 21 September 2009, 10:02 am | Sunsmart
With summer not far away, SunSmart and the Cancer Society are urging New Zealanders to avoid sunburn by remembering the SunSmart golden rules – slip, slop, slap and wrap. More >>
