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Hearts of gold in Taupō

Volunteering is an important form of support by Joan and her small team of volunteers.

Cancer Society response to Pharmac review report

It is great to see the Pharmac Review report finally released today, three months after the Minister received it.

Nurse Michelle to support Coromandel

Our new supportive care nurse for Thames and Coromandel has had quite a journey to get here!

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.

Taking support to Mangakino

Kia ora e te iwi ensures whānau impacted by cancer in our most remote communities get the support they need.

Relay You Way – Motorbike Style

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

Cancer Society reminder that the flu vaccine is free for most cancer patients

This year’s national influenza (flu) rollout began on Friday 1 April 2022, which means that flu vaccinations are now available and are free for most cancer patients.

Baking brings happiness

Standing by when people are in need doesn’t sit well with Cancer Society volunteers in Whakatāne.

Health sector NGOs support Māori Health Authority in open letter to National/Act

The Cancer Society, Hei Āhuru Mōwai and other health sector NGOs support the establishment of the Māori Health Authority, as described in the open letter below.

Happy home baker at home in Lodge kitchen

Volunteer Helen Bell was one of the first to step up to the challenge at the Lodge.