Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty

11/10/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
For those of us going through cancer, community is a vital pillar of our mental health. This week, take some time to apply these strategies to create communities around you:
💛 Take Notice ~ Me Aro Tonu
💛 Give ~ Tukua
💛 Be Active ~ Me Kori Tonu
💛 Connect ~ Me Whakawhanaunga
💛 Keep Learning ~ Me Ako Tonu
And remember, you can also contact our Cancer Information Helpline to speak with a cancer navigator about any questions you have, what Cancer Society services may be available to you, or just for a listening ear. Reach us at ☎️0800 226 237.

09/10/2026

Need someone to talk to about cancer?

A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot to process, for you and for the people around you.

This World Mental Health Day, we're reminding our community that you don't have to navigate it alone.

Our Cancer Helpline is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm. Our friendly cancer support navigators are here to answer questions about treatment and side effects, help you understand what support is available, or simply be there when things feel tough.

📞 Call us for free on 0800 CANCER (226 237).

07/10/2026

Meet Praneet, one of our Cancer Care Navigators in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty. 💛

Being diagnosed with cancer or supporting someone who has been, can bring a lot of questions and uncertainty.

Our Cancer Care Navigators are here to help you find the right support, whether you have questions, need practical help, or simply need someone to talk to.

If you or someone you care about could use some support, get in touch with the Cancer Society on 0800 CANCER (226 237), Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm.

05/10/2026

What does your support look like? 💛

For someone travelling to Hamilton for cancer treatment, it can look like this: a safe, comfortable place to stay, free of charge, close to Waikato Hospital.

The Cancer Society Lions Lodge provides a home away from home for people receiving cancer treatment, helping remove the added stress and cost of finding somewhere to stay while they’re already going through a difficult time.

Every room, every meal and every night at the Lodge is part of the practical support made possible by our community.

💛 This is what your support helps provide.

📍 Cancer Society Lions Lodge, Hamilton

02/10/2026

The days are getting longer, so why not make the most of them? ☀️

This coming November, challenge yourself to complete a Marathon in a Month while raising funds to support people and whānau impacted by cancer.

It takes just 1.4km a day to complete a marathon across the month. Walk it, run it, wheel it, swim it - choose an activity that works for you and take it at your own pace.

Want a bigger challenge? Set your sights on two, three or even five marathons!

Registrations are open now at marathoninamonth.org.nz

22/09/2026

Yep, you read that right! You can write your Will for free through our partnership with Footprint, this Gift in Wills month.
No cost. No complicated process. Just one important thing ticked off your list.
Create your free Will here: https://myfootprint.co.nz/cancer-society

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

What a lovely morning at our Hamilton Connect Hui this week!

We were incredibly lucky to be welcomed to the Cancer Society Lions Lodge for a private tour and an insight into the amazing work happening there.

We learnt more about the Lodge, the support it provides to people and whānau affected by cancer, and how their team works alongside volunteers to provide this important support. It was a great opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with the people behind the mahi.

Of course, there was also plenty of delicious kai to enjoy while we caught up and shared ideas!

We had an extra special reason to celebrate too... The amazing Brent from the Cancer Society is celebrating 50 years of volunteering! What an incredible achievement and a wonderful milestone to reach. Even more special, it was Brent’s birthday on the day of our hui, so ofcourse, we had to have some cake!

And to top it all off, we each went home with a jar of Sweetree Honey from the Cancer Society. 🍯 A very sweet way to finish the morning!

A huge thank you to the Cancer Society for such a warm welcome. We loved the opportunity to visit the Lodge, learn more about the mahi and celebrate an incredible volunteer milestone with Brent.