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New beds at Margaret Stewart House thanks to Dry July NZ

Margaret Stewart House provides a place to stay if you're from out-of-town and having cancer treatment at the Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre. The house is located in the grounds of Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Wellington.

World Smokefree Day 2020

Tobacco is still harming our communities. This World Smokefree Day, we want to draw attention to the thousands of places you can buy tobacco.

30 Years of Daffodil Day

In 2020, we’re celebrating 30 years of New Zealanders coming together for Daffodil Day – and celebrating the many volunteers and supporters who work tirelessly year after year to make our work possible. Thank you.

Marlborough: Waitangi Day Fire

Last Waitangi Day, our Marlborough office was significantly damaged by a fire.

Linda Wong Honoured

Linda Wong, Cancer Society Wairarapa Executive Board Member of 10 years received a Masterton District Council civic award in February for her services to the Cancer Society and cancer community.

Are you supporting someone with cancer?

I’ve been thinking today what a tough time partners, family and friends of a person with cancer have – the huge emotional burden, the financial juggling, the new roles to take on, dealing with the unpredictability of cancer.

April 2020

Tina is losing her locks

Lose My Hair to the Mayor – Oh Yeah!!

Exercise at home

When we talk about immune boosters, good nutrition usually comes to mind. But it is not the only health habit to think about. Exercise is a very powerful tool – it is the new prescription for keeping well.

April 2020

In the kitchen with Elise

On most Thursday nights you'll find Elise Fifield volunteering in the kitchen at the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge preparing and serving dinner, and helping with the washing up afterwards.

Jacinda and Penny Brave the Shave

Supportive care nurses Jacinda Mayo and Penny Parsons have seen first-hand the extra stress Covid-19 has placed on cancer patients.