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Cancer Society of NZ @NZCancerSo

If you or someone you care about has cancer, if you want to help provide support, or reduce your own risk of cancer – you have come to the right place.

Joined July 2010
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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
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Health Coalition Aotearoa@HealthCoA
7 Mar 2024
HCA has today launched a petition to stop the Government cutting the free school lunches programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako. healthcoalition.org.nz/healt…

Health coalition launches petition to protect school lunches - Health Coalition Aotearoa

Health Coalition Aotearoa has today launched a petition to stop the Government cutting the free school lunches programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako. The programme offers 230,000 students in about […]

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Health Coalition Aotearoa@HealthCoA
3 Mar 2024
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/s…

Charities blast ‘extremely concerning’ David Seymour school lunches appointment

Act leader says free meals policy is 'under consideration' ahead of the Budget.

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Our CE Dr Rachael Hart spoke to @NewshubNZ yesterday about the “colossal setback” of Smokefree legislation being repealed.
Newshub Politics@NewshubPolitics
29 Feb 2024
Govt looking at all options to hit smokefree targets as politicians give impassioned speeches dlvr.it/T3Ppqk
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Read Rachael’s full statement at the link below cancer.org.nz/about-us/cance…

Cancer Society of New Zealand statement on smokefree repeal legislation - Cancer Society NZ

“The repeal of our world-leading smokefree legislation is a colossal set-back for our vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa."

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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
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@JeffBellNZ 👍🏽
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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…
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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
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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…
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Student's 'surreal' skin cancer diagnosis at age 24... Read Simone's story written by @hellohannahm on @NZStuff today at bit.ly/3HvUdxe
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Public Health Communication Centre@PHCCAotearoa
14 Jan 2024
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/strong-…

Strong public support for healthy food policies in Aotearoa

The majority of New Zealanders want more government action on reducing the cost of healthy food according to new research.

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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

Help stop the repeal of New Zealand’s lifesaving smokefree laws - Cancer Society NZ

Writing to your MP is a simple but powerful action you can take right now to fight the smokefree laws repeal. Use this template as a starting point but remember to change the words to suit your voice...

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Public Health Communication Centre@PHCCAotearoa
9 Jan 2024
“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-an…

The 5000 annual deaths caused by smoking also matter

Every year, tobacco products kill nearly 5000 people, around 14 times the number killed in road accidents. Unlike the annual road toll, the annual smoking toll attracts no attention. The well-worn...

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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.
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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
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1News@1NewsNZ
7 Jan 2024
Skin cancer experts warn Kiwis not to get complacent when it comes to sun protection this summer. 1news.co.nz/2024/01/08/skin-…

Skin cancer experts warn Kiwis not to get complacent this summer

Despite years of research into the impacts of sun exposure, New Zealand and Australia still see the highest mortality rates of melanoma in the world.

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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.
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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
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Cancer Society Research Collaboration member Dr Bronwen McNoe from the University of @otago contributes her expertise to the latest @consumernz 'Consume This' podcast on sun protection in Aotearoa. bit.ly/480FRRh

Summer's Coming: Spot The Problem

Consume This · Episode

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