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June 2021

Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister of Community & Voluntary Sector Q&A

Minister Community & Voluntary Sector Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan answers some of our questions about the importance of volunteering for National Volunteer Week.

Volunteers ‘a blessing’ for Whangamatā residents with cancer

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognise the work of volunteers in small communities, like Jan Collins who saw a need for more support for people with cancer in Whangamatā.

Volunteering a way to connect with community

People volunteer for all kinds of reasons. For Michael Tills, the catalyst was last year’s Daffodil Day television commercial for the Cancer Society.

Flu vaccination free for most people going through cancer treatment

Annual influenza or ‘flu’ vaccination is especially important if you are being treated for cancer. Flu vaccination is free for people who are actively being treated for cancer (excluding basal and squamous skin cancers if not invasive).

A home away from home in Wellington

Every day, hundreds of New Zealanders travel for cancer treatment all over the country. But for many, the distance between home and treatment can be unrealistic to travel, especially when treatment can last for months at a time.

Cancer Society thankful for Beach Hop bounty

For 21 years, Noddy’s been one of the driving forces behind the iconic Repco Beach Hop - an annual celebration of classic cars and all things rock and roll.

Time at the Lodge leads to new passion

For Frankie-Marie Barnett, one of the hardest things about having treatment for thyroid cancer was having to be away from her young son.

Cancer Society support for clients through Waikato DHB cyber attack

The loss of systems at the Waikato DHB has been hugely disruptive for our clients across Waikato.

Cancer Society welcomes pre-Budget announcements

Cancer Society of New Zealand is pleased to see the Government will invest $53 million to design and implement a new test to detect cervical cancers.

Cancer Society supports Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill

The Cancer Society of New Zealand notes National Party MP Todd Muller's Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill has passed its first reading and has been referred to Select Committee.