We are here to support people with cancer and their whānau. We are part of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Division of the Cancer Society.
Waikato Level 3 information
The office in Grey Street, Hamilton is closed and staff are working at home. They can still be contacted by phone, text and email.
Supportive care
- Supportive care nurses are available to provide information, advice and support via phone, video and email.
Support Group meetings
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Face-to-face support group meetings and programmes remain cancelled.
Driving services
- Transport to treatment is available. Face masks are required. Physical distancing and high levels of hygiene as per Alert Level requirements will be maintained.
Cancer Society's Lion Lodge
- Communal areas are closed and guests must remain in their in room whenever possible. At all other times guests must wear a mask and observe physical distancing.
- Meals will be delivered to rooms.
- Visitors are not permitted at the Lodge and strict infection control measures are in place.
Bay of Plenty Level 2 information
Cancer Society offices in Rotorua and Tauranga are open under Level 2.
Supportive care
- Supportive care nurses are available via phone, video and email.
- Face-to-face appointments and home visits are permitted at alert level 2. Strict hygiene requirements including contact tracing, social distancing and face mask use will be followed.
Support Group meetings
- Face-to-face support group meetings and programmes remain cancelled.
Driving services
- Transport to treatment is available. Face masks are required. Physical distancing and high levels of hygiene as per Alert Level requirements will be maintained.
Volunteer with us
You can make a difference. Visit our volunteer portal to see what roles we have available in Waikato/Bay of Plenty.
Find out more
Join a support group
Connect with others or sign up for wellness or exercise classes in your community
Referral form for Health Professionals
Our services are available to anyone diagnosed with cancer, family/whānau. Please use this form if you would like to use our services or refer someone else to our services.
If you or a member of your whānau have received a cancer diagnosis, you can just ring us on 0800 226 237. You don't need to be referred by a health professional.
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0800 CANCER (226 237) Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm