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• National
• May 2020

We’re Not Doing Enough To Prevent Cancer

Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable deaths in New Zealand says the Cancer Society.

• Wellington
• May 2020

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.

• National
• May 2020

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.

• Wellington
• May 2020

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.

• Wellington
• May 2020

Marlborough: Waitangi Day Fire

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

• Wairarapa
• May 2020

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.