Cancer Society of NZ

Thanks to Stuff Health Reporter Hannah Martin @hellohannahm for shining the spotlight on the failings of the National Assistance Scheme in this article today. We will continue to press for overdue and much-needed changes to the NTA. bit.ly/4cj0Cu5

HCA has today launched a petition to stop the Government cutting the free school lunches programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako. healthcoalition.org.nz/health-coaliti…

We would really like to meet Mr Seymour to let him know the strong evidence supporting our free lunch programme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako. nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/sc…

Read Rachael’s full statement at the link below cancer.org.nz/about-us/cance…

Our CE Dr Rachael Hart spoke to @NewshubNZ yesterday about the “colossal setback” of Smokefree legislation being repealed.

@AucklandUni researchers Alexis Ross, Stella Williams-Terei and Maria Marama from Tāmaki Makaurau's independent kaupapa Māori research centre @Purangakura_ are the latest recipients of Māori Cancer Researcher Awards. Read about their research at: bit.ly/42Dn2l3

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Something to ‘tweet’ about: the Cancer Society of NZ has sent a postcard to MPs featuring a party of birds approaching a summit that represents New Zealand’s Smokefree goal. Read more at: bit.ly/49vMprz

Catch Cancer Society Medical Director Dr Kate Gregory talking to @NewshubNZ on World Cancer Day 2024 with her plea to the new Government. newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle…

It's World Cancer Day. At the Cancer Society we are focused on #closingthecaregap. Our recently released 2023-24 Manifesto includes 12 key asks we have posed to decision-makers to improve cancer outcomes in Aotearoa/NZ. Check out the Manifesto summary at bit.ly/3vOurSm

Catch Cancer Society Medical Director Dr George Laking talking on @NewshubNZ about rising cancer cases and the need for long-term strategies. newshub.co.nz/home/world/202…

Student's 'surreal' skin cancer diagnosis at age 24... Read Simone's story written by @hellohannahm on @NZStuff today at bit.ly/3HvUdxe

The majority of New Zealanders want more government action on reducing the cost of healthy food according to new research. @otago #healthyfoodpolicy phcc.org.nz/briefing/stron…

Help save NZ's Smokefree laws! Join the large numbers of people writing to their local MP. Not sure where to start? Check out our template as a useful starting point. bit.ly/3RYwFpN

“A well-propagated “choice” narrative helps explain why deaths caused by smoking receive much less attention and sympathy than deaths caused by road accidents.” Read our latest Briefing.phcc.org.nz/briefing/5000-…

Help those living with cancer and donate blood or plasma. To find out if you’re eligible take the @NZBlood eligibility quiz: nzblood.co.nz/become-a-donor…. And if you’re good to go book at an appointment at your local donor centre. Everyday people save lives every day.

We've have more than 1000 signatories on our open letter to Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti calling for much needed changes to the National Travel Assistance (NTA) Scheme by December 2024. The campaign is still live - so do sign and spread the word at: letsdrivechange.org.nz

Skin cancer experts warn Kiwis not to get complacent when it comes to sun protection this summer. 1news.co.nz/2024/01/08/ski…

The Cancer Society of New Zealand would like to wish you all a happy holiday season! Thank you for all your support this past year. Together, we've been able to make a real difference for Kiwis affected by cancer.

Dr Alistair Brown from @VicUniWgtn and Dr Olivia Burn from @Malaghan_Inst both received post-doctoral fellowships in our 2023 National Research Grants Round. Read more about their projects at: bit.ly/3uuhXP8