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Sign the HCA open letter in support of the Smokefree 2025 initiatives

Health Coalition Aotearoa's open letter support the Smokefree 2025 initiatives.

CANGO urges Government: Stop “shrugging your shoulders” at cancer deaths

The Alliance of Cancer NGOs (CANGO) is calling on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to urgently adopt the same hard-line, “zero tolerance” approach to cancer deaths that she is to COVID.

Hidden hazard for outdoor workers

When it comes to safety on the job site, there are many hazards to be aware of, but harmful UV rays, while not immediately obvious, are one of the biggest risks for outdoor workers.

New frontier for Mereana

The Cancer Society’s iconic emblem has always had special significance for our Eastern Bay of Plenty supportive care nurse Mereana Waaka-Murch (Tainui Ngāti Mahanga, Te Arawa Ngāti Pikiao).

Screening for skin cancer and the crisis in cancer treatment capacity

A webinar hosted by the Cancer Society featuring David Whiteman from Queensland discussing skin cancer screening programmes and Chris Jackson talking about the cancer treatment challenges we are facing in New Zealand.

Implementing the Smokefree 2025 action plan will save lives

Inking up for charity

Coin trails, raffles and dress-up days are fundraising staples for childcare centres that get behind the Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day appeal.

But last year, New Shoots in Tauranga decided to brainstorm some new fundraising ideas.

Chris Jackson reflects on six years as Cancer Society Medical Director

As Chris Jackson steps down as Cancer Society Medical Director he reflects on his six years in The Listener.

Slime in the name of Daffodil Day

When Small Steps Early Learning Centre found out about the move to level 4 lockdown, they knew it would impact their ‘slime a teacher’ fundraiser for the Cancer Society.

Let's get chilly with Emma Twigg for Daffodil Day

Emma Twigg is supporting Daffodil Day with a icy plunge.