Cancer Society NZ — Latest news

216 holes of golf, and counting, for those facing cancer

The Cancer Society's annual fundraiser, the Longest Day Golf Challenge, tees off next month and will see hundreds of keen golfers around the country complete a golf marathon (72 holes) to raise funds for people living with cancer.

170 scooters tackle Remutaka Ranges for cancer

On Saturday 1st July the Capital2Country Scooter Safari will see 170 riders take on the mighty Remutakas...on 50cc scooters.

More than just a laundromat

Two passionate Wellingtonians have made a generous $10,000 donation to Cancer Society Wellington and have just opened a 24/7 laundromat in memory of a family member who sadly died from cancer. 10% of profits from the laundromat will be donated to the local charity.

Volunteer sets the sky as the limit

An active volunteer of the Cancer Society Wellington, Clive Norman, has decided that age 75 is not too old to jump out of a plane to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

Relay You Way – Motorbike Style

Relay Your Way has provided the perfect opportunity for one team to do what they do best – ride motorbikes!

Four Wellingtonians take on the Longest Golf Day

The Cancer Society’s ‘Longest Day Golf Challenge' is a golfing endurance event that tests the skill and stamina of its participants. The challenge is to complete four rounds of golf - that's 72 holes - in one day to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

Double your impact this Christmas so no one has to face cancer alone

When Leanne was diagnosed with cancer during the height of the first wave of COVID-19, and not long after she fell pregnant with her second child, the news was devastating. But the decisions she had to make were unthinkable. We’re here for people like Leanne every day, but we need your help.

How to celebrate Matariki

Matariki marks the start of the Māori new year and is signified by a cluster of bright stars becoming visible in New Zealand’s early morning sky during the mid-winter months.

A home away from home in Wellington

Every day, hundreds of New Zealanders travel for cancer treatment all over the country. But for many, the distance between home and treatment can be unrealistic to travel, especially when treatment can last for months at a time.

USO Bike Ride

Celebrating 10 years of promoting health in the community.