The Cancer Society of New Zealand is the leading organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone in New Zealand.

We are committed to improving community well being by reducing the impact and incidence of cancer, providing leadership in cancer control, working with communities, and providing core services in health promotion, support, information and research.

About our services

Support Service

If you or a family member has had a cancer diagnosis or if you have any concerns about cancer, we are here to help. The Support Coordinator can provide you with one on one support, information and practical assistance. More information on Support Service and programmes

Prevention

A major focus of the Cancer Society is health promotion which aims to decrease the number of people developing cancers. Health promotion encourages people to make healthy lifestyle choices that reduce their risk of developing cancer. More about prevention and health promotion

Transport

The Taranaki Cancer Society provides a Shuttle Service from New Plymouth picking up patients and carers from various points in Taranaki and driving them to treatment at Palmerston North hospital on Mondays and Fridays. Transport can sometimes be provided on a Wednesday when necessary. Volunteer drivers are also available for transport to and from other appointments. More information about transport services

The Cancer Society of NZ Taranaki Centre is a Non-Government organisation, and as such we recieve no government funding for the core services in health promotion and support that we provide to the Taranaki Community.

We are therefore totally reliant on public support through volunteering, donations, bequests, and our special fundraising events such as Daffodil Day & Relay For Life. As an incorporated society we are membership based.

To become a member of the Cancer Society, offer services as a volunteer, or to make a donation please click here

Our staff

Andy Gowland-Douglas

Centre Manager

Linda Collins

Finance Officer

Margaret Barrett

Executive Support Officer

Kelly Batley

Special Events Coordinator

Elaine Jamieson

Health Promotion & Education Advisor