Melanoma New Zealand

Melanoma New Zealand Melanoma New Zealand is the only charity in New Zealand solely dedicated to preventing avoidable deaths and suffering caused by melanoma.

To prevent avoidable deaths and suffering from melanoma
* Educate New Zealanders on melanoma prevention and early detection
* Support patients who have melanoma
* Facilitate clinical research
* Advocate for patients at government level

Don't let myths put your health at risk.Many people believe they're not at risk of melanoma because of their age, skin t...
05/10/2026

Don't let myths put your health at risk.

Many people believe they're not at risk of melanoma because of their age, skin type or lifestyle.

Our Myth vs Fact series is here to challenge common misconceptions and empower you with accurate information about melanoma prevention and early detection.

📲 Save this post and share it with someone who needs to know the facts.

Hey, Wellington! We're kicking off Melanoma Awareness Month in Porirua today, offering free spot checks and melanoma edu...
01/10/2026

Hey, Wellington!

We're kicking off Melanoma Awareness Month in Porirua today, offering free spot checks and melanoma education all weekend - thanks to our friends at La Roche-Posay

🕛 10am-4pm
📆 Friday 2 October - Sunday 4 October
📍 North City Shopping Centre

We'll be located next to Kmart.

Come down and have up to 3 spots checked by our Nurse Educator.
No appointment necessary, and we roll on a first-come, first-served basis.

🔴Hope to see you there! 🟡

NorthCity Shopping Centre

Melanoma Awareness Month officially kicks off today!In partnership with our sponsor La Roche-Posay, free skin cancer spo...
01/10/2026

Melanoma Awareness Month officially kicks off today!

In partnership with our sponsor La Roche-Posay, free skin cancer spot checks and melanoma education will be available in shopping centres around the country.

➡️ All events are 10am-4pm
➡️ No appointment necessary | First-come, first-served
➡️ Up to 3 spots checked

Wellington (Porirua)
2-4 October: North City Shopping Centre

Christchurch
9-11 October: Westfield Riccarton

Tauranga
11 October: Fraser Cove Shopping Centre

Auckland
16 October: Westfield St Lukes
17 October: Westfield Manukau
18 October: Westfield Albany
23-25 October: Westfield Newmarket

Dunedin
23-25 October: Meridian Mall

Hamilton
30 October-1 November: Chartwell Shopping Centre

😎 See you there!

🔗 Find out more at the link in our bio

Westfield Newmarket
Westfield Riccarton
Westfield Manukau
Westfield St Lukes
Westfield Albany
Westfield New Zealand
Chartwell Shopping Centre
Fraser Cove Shopping Centre
NorthCity Shopping Centre
Meridian Mall Dunedin

01/10/2026

October is Melanoma Awareness Month!

If you spend your days working outdoors, taking a few minutes to check your skin could make all the difference. CARTERS is proud to support Melanoma New Zealand's Get Spotted campaign, helping Kiwis access free skin cancer spot checks and encouraging early detection.

Find a free spot check near you and know your skin: melanoma.org.nz/spot-check-events/

30/09/2026

Follow the A-G guide to learn what to look for on your skin.
Not all skin cancers look like moles and may not follow the changes shown in the A-G method.
Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional for new, changing or suspicious lesions.

🔴🟡 Are you ready to Get Spotted? 🔴🟡 🖍️ Melanoma New Zealand's Get Spotted colouring-in competition is OPEN NOW! ☀️ Open...
29/09/2026

🔴🟡 Are you ready to Get Spotted? 🔴🟡

🖍️ Melanoma New Zealand's Get Spotted colouring-in competition is OPEN NOW!

☀️ Open to all New Zealand registered early childhood centres, preschools and primary schools (Years 1-6), it’s a fun and easy way to get children to be creative and start important conversations about staying safe in the sun. 😎

🏆 The winner's school will receive a shade sail valued at $20,000 thanks to our supporter, Lidgard Shades ⛱️

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to learn more and download the colouring-in sheet.

What are you waiting for? Sign up, get creative and Get Spotted!

28/09/2026

www.melanoma.org.nz/donate
Help us help others. Support Melanoma New Zealand's lifesaving work with a donation. It will make a difference. Thank you 🫶🏼

We're almost in October, which means it's nearly Melanoma Awareness Month!Here are some simple ways you can get involved...
25/09/2026

We're almost in October, which means it's nearly Melanoma Awareness Month!

Here are some simple ways you can get involved...

🔎 Attend a free spot check event, proudly sponsored by La Roche-Posay
🟤 Learn what to look for on your skin
👁️ Self-check your skin
👒 Protect your skin every day
🖍️ Spread the word about our colouring competition for early childhood centres & primary schools
💙 Make a lifesaving donation to help fund more spot checks and support more people affected by melanoma

Every action, big or small, helps make a difference.

Thank you La Roche-Posay for supporting our vital mission 🫶🏼

www.melanoma.org.nz/MelanomaAwarenessMonth

Melanoma New Zealand, in collaboration with Fife Foundation, is thrilled to be Illuminate’s charity of choice – we’re so...
24/08/2026

Melanoma New Zealand, in collaboration with Fife Foundation, is thrilled to be Illuminate’s charity of choice – we’re so grateful 💙

Their support helps us continue our work raising awareness, promoting prevention and early detection, and supporting those affected by melanoma.

A huge thank you to Illuminate and the Fife Foundation for joining us in our mission. Together, we can make a real difference.

We've raised over $6,000 for Melanoma NZ 💛That's all you. Thank you for redeeming your points and backing this cause. Ev...
18/08/2026

We've raised over $6,000 for Melanoma NZ 💛

That's all you. Thank you for redeeming your points and backing this cause. Every donation makes a difference.

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Level 1, 69 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell
Auckland
1052

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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