Cancer Society New Zealand

Cancer Society New Zealand Our work is supported by caring New Zealanders. There are many ways we can support you if you or a family member are affected by cancer.

We are regarded as one of New Zealand’s most trusted charities and our focus is to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in the community. WEBSITE
www.cancer.org.nz

CANCER INFORMATION HELPLINE
0800 CANCER (226 237)

EMAIL AN INFORMATION NURSE
[email protected]

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Our social media pages are here to support, inform, and connect people affected by cancer across Aotearoa

New Zealand. We welcome your thoughts, questions, stories and support. We’re building an online community that is a safe space for anyone affected by cancer so we ask that everyone who engages with our content follows these community guidelines. Be respectful
Let’s treat each other with kindness and compassion. Healthy discussion is encouraged — but personal attacks, name-calling, or aggressive behaviour are not acceptable. Comments that are racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, or otherwise discriminatory will be removed. Keep it family friendly
Our community includes people of all ages. Please use language that is age-appropriate and avoid swearing, graphic details, or upsetting content. Our goal is to create a space that’s safe and inclusive for everyone. We embrace and welcome all languages
We recognise that New Zealand has three official languages: English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language. We embrace and welcome all languages spoken by our community. Stay on topic
Keep your comments relevant to the post or conversation. Off-topic, repeated, or spam content may be removed so we can keep the conversation helpful and respectful. No harmful or false content
We will remove content that includes:
- Misinformation or unverified health advice
- Spam, scams or advertising
- Threats, hate speech, or harmful behaviour
- Political promotion or electioneering
- Profane, graphic or upsetting language or imagery

Protect privacy
Please don’t share your own or anyone else’s personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, emails, or medical details. Moderation and enforcement
Our team monitors these pages and may hide or delete posts that breach these guidelines. Repeat or serious breaches may result in users being blocked. If you believe your content was removed unfairly, you’re welcome to contact us at [email protected] and we’ll review it on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for being part of our online whānau. Together we can create a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for all people affected by cancer.

– Cancer Society New Zealand Social Media Team


Posts on this page do not necessarily reflect our opinions.

Behind every person facing cancer, there's a nurse, a researcher, a driver, a friend. Join the team behind the 1 in 3 th...
20/06/2026

Behind every person facing cancer, there's a nurse, a researcher, a driver, a friend. Join the team behind the 1 in 3 this Daffodil Day.

👉 Sign up at daffodilday.org.nz

Meet Mike Walmsley. It started with a TV ad for volunteer drivers. Now Mike is a driver, a Relay for Life committee memb...
20/06/2026

Meet Mike Walmsley. It started with a TV ad for volunteer drivers. Now Mike is a driver, a Relay for Life committee member, a Daffodil Day volunteer, and a fundraiser for the Cape Egmont Half Marathon. All for the Cancer Society in Taranaki.

"You couldn't find a more worthwhile cause," he says. "There wouldn't be a family out there which isn't impacted in one way or another."

Read his full story at Cancer.org.nz/nvw-mike

Volunteering New Zealand

Meet Hannah Soper. When she saw Cancer Society Southern were hosting a charity netball match, she didn't wait to be aske...
19/06/2026

Meet Hannah Soper. When she saw Cancer Society Southern were hosting a charity netball match, she didn't wait to be asked she got in touch and offered her skills as a photographer and videographer.

For Hannah, whose four grandparents have all been touched by cancer, it was personal. "Everyone I know knows someone who's been affected by cancer. That's why the work the Cancer Society does is so special."

If you've been thinking about putting your hand up, Hannah reckons there's no reason not to.

Read Hannah's full story at Cancer.org.nz/nvw-hannah

Volunteering New Zealand

18/06/2026

Meet Kapil Chadha. As a volunteer with Cancer Society Auckland and a Business Development Manager by profession, found that taking on an Area Coordinator role was a powerful way to strengthen his relationship management skills.

Find out more at www.cancer.org.nz/get-involved
Volunteering New Zealand

Meet Terry, Marie and Jocelyn. For them, volunteering runs in the family, all three volunteer with us on the Kāpiti Coas...
17/06/2026

Meet Terry, Marie and Jocelyn. For them, volunteering runs in the family, all three volunteer with us on the Kāpiti Coast.

Between them they drive people to treatment, support reception, tend the garden, and take time to listen. They came to it separately, for their own reasons, but the motivation is the same. "The people you meet are always so amazingly positive," says Terry. "You take a lot of courage from them."

Read their full story at Cancer.org.nz/nvw-one-family

Volunteering New Zealand

Meet Lesley Roy. Every Monday morning, she leads our Relaxation Group in South Canterbury and has done for five and a ha...
16/06/2026

Meet Lesley Roy. Every Monday morning, she leads our Relaxation Group in South Canterbury and has done for five and a half years. Lesley came to volunteering naturally, growing up in a family where giving back was just part of life. But ask her what keeps her coming back and the answer is simple. "This group are my inspiration. They fill my cup."

Read her full story at Cancer.org.nz/nvw-lesley

Volunteering New Zealand

Meet Campbell Brown. He retired expecting to take it easy but a few months in, he needed more. Now he spends three to fo...
15/06/2026

Meet Campbell Brown. He retired expecting to take it easy but a few months in, he needed more. Now he spends three to four days a week driving people to and from cancer treatment at Waikato Hospital, and says he gets more out of it than the people he drives. "It's very rewarding. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much, but I do."

Read Campbell's full story at Cancer.org.nz/nvw-campbell

Volunteering New Zealand

Do you donate to, volunteer with, or support Cancer Society in some way? We'd love to hear from you.We're running a shor...
13/06/2026

Do you donate to, volunteer with, or support Cancer Society in some way? We'd love to hear from you.

We're running a short research study to understand what motivates people to get involved with us, and what role our online presence plays in that. Your insights will directly shape how we show up digitally for our community.

Interviews take around 45 minutes and can be done in person or remotely. Spots are limited — and everyone who participates will receive a $50 Prezzy card as a small koha.

If you're open to helping us out, let us know via this link: https://forms.gle/QrMcrPw7dwwobdZx5

Bowel cancer is New Zealand's second biggest cause of cancer death. But if caught at an early stage, nearly 90% of peopl...
12/06/2026

Bowel cancer is New Zealand's second biggest cause of cancer death. But if caught at an early stage, nearly 90% of people survive.

The stage at which it's found changes everything and that's why screening age matters.

Visit the cancer.org.nz/manifesto to find out more.

10/06/2026

This National Blood Donor Week, the need for blood and plasma donations has hit close to home for us at Cancer Society.

Two hours after making his 82nd donation, our Head of Cancer Services at Cancer Society Southern, Craig Watson, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. He has just started treatment and the blood products he needs for transfusions and to get through chemotherapy come from people like you.

A donation takes as little as 60 minutes. Book your bloody important meeting at nzblood.co.nz

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