We are here to support people with cancer and their whānau in Hastings, Napier, Havelock North and the wider Hawke's Bay community. We are part of the Central Districts Division of the Cancer Society.
Annual Report 2024
What we do
Cancer is the leading cause of death in New Zealand. As we grow older, the likelihood of developing cancer increases.
- Each year in Hawke's Bay there are more than 900 people diagnosed with cancer.
- Every day at the Cancer Society, we help all people with any cancer, their families, whānau and friends to deal with a cancer diagnosis.
- We advocate for cancer patients, providing a voice on all kinds of issues, including cancer prevention, screening, early detection and treatment.
- We support people during treatment and after, ensuring they are able to move on with their lives once again.
We provide a range of free support services for people with cancer and their family/caregivers. We help get people through their cancer diagnosis.
- General cancer one on one support for people and their whānau affected by cancer.
- Transport – including three times a week shuttle service to Palmerston North for treatment and volunteer drivers within Hawke's Bay.
- Local transport to treatment
- Support groups in Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay.
- Living well with cancer education – weekly workshops for people affected by cancer and their supporters, run by experienced Cancer Society staff and psychologists in the Manawatū office. Available via zoom in Hawke's Bay on request.
- Support volunteer training.
- Emergency financial assistance via grants.
- Complementary therapy – oncology massage.
- A listening ear for patients, caregivers, whānau and family members.
- Hats, turbans, wigs.
- Restorative yoga.
- Counselling.
Cancer Support Groups
Monthly support groups are available for those affected by cancer and their carers. Call our office on 06 876 7638 for the dates and details.
Sunscreen Pole Application - being SunSmart
Every year thousands of New Zealanders are exposed to dangerous levels of UV radiation while attending community events.
As the organiser of an outdoor event you can help protect your participants, staff and volunteers by adopting a few simple sun protection measures.
Fill out the Sunscreen pole application and send to enquiries.hb@cancercd.org.nz. Your application will be reviewed and we will contact you promptly.
If you would like more guidance around Sunsmart whilst planning your event, have a read of our Sunsmart guide.
We thank you for your support in the prevention of cancer in our region.
We'd like to thank our elite business partner Property Brokers for their support.
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