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• National
• October 2021

End of Life Choice Act

The End of Life Choice Act comes into effect on 7 November 2021.

• National
• October 2021

COVID-19 and cancer services

Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, released the first COVID and cancer services report.

• Otago / Southland
• Fundraising
• October 2021

Cancer Society welcomes Quantum Printing as Local Hero partner

The Cancer Society team in Otago & Southland is thrilled to welcome Quantum Printing as their newest Local Hero partner.

• National
• Smokefree
• October 2021

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

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

• National
• October 2021

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.

• National
• October 2021

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.