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Cancer Society warns to put children’s health before food industry profits

Wellington, 4 March 2022 – Today is World Obesity Day. With this year’s theme 'Everyone Needs to Act', the Cancer Society urges the Government to urgently look at junk food marketing legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Cancer Society rings alarm bells for radiation services

The Cancer Society of New Zealand urgently calls on the Government to invest in the radiation oncology workforce to avoid even longer wait times in 2022. There are already significant waiting times across large parts of New Zealand for radiation services.

Cancer Society welcomes Prevention Report but urges investment from Government

Today, on World Cancer Day, Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency has released Pūrongo Ārai Mate Pukupuku Cancer Prevention Report.

Cancer Society calls on supporters to stay the course and Relay Your Way

Today, the Cancer Society of New Zealand announces an alternative to traditional Relay For Life events. It comes after Covid forced the cancellation of the organisation's iconic street collection on Daffodil Day in August.

Cancer Society applauds courageous Smokefree Action Plan

The Cancer Society of New Zealand applauds the Smokefree Action Plan released today at Parliament praising Government and in particular Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall for championing the strong, comprehensive measures outlined in the plan.

Cancer Society hopes final Pharmac report is stronger

Today the delayed Interim Report was released by the Pharmac Review Panel. The performance of Pharmac and access to cancer drugs is a major concern for the Cancer Society.

Cancer Society urges bold action to reach Smokefree 2025

Today the Cancer Society of New Zealand joined a delegation led by Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) to present Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall an open letter of support for her Smokefree 2025 Action Plan.

New Zealand marks commitment to end cervical cancer

Worldwide we can eliminate a cancer, words that many would have never thought possible. Today, New Zealand marks its commitment to end cervical cancer.

Cancer Society appoints first female and Māori Medical Director

Today the Cancer Society of New Zealand heralds two historic firsts – the appointment of our first female and first Māori Medical Director.

Cancer Society and Hei Āhuru Mōwai partner to award Māori cancer researchers

Hei Āhuru Mōwai and Te Kāhui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa (the Cancer Society of New Zealand) are proud and excited to be opening applications for a co-designed PhD Scholarship – the Māori Early Career Development in Cancer Research Awards 2021.