Movember is here!
Movember is the month formally known as November, and is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health. Funds raised in NZ go to the Cancer Society for mens' health programmes and to the Mental Health Foundation for the 'Out of the Blue' programme for men with depression... [more] [Link]
Posted: Tuesday 11 November 2008

Relay for Life 2009 is about to launch!
Monday 3rd November sees the official launch of Relay For Life 2009, and teams will be able to come down to the New Plymouth Club at 5.30pm to sign up... [more]
Posted: Friday 24 October 2008

Ladies Night at Mega Mitre 10!
On the 16.10.08 from 7.00 pm till 9.30 pm Mitre 10 Mega New Plymouth are having our first ever Ladies Night. Ladies Night is a night just for the girls a chance to let you hair down, have a laugh and most importantly a chance to ask those DIY q uestions you may find a bit silly or you are intimated to ask with a male present... [more] [Link]
Posted: Wednesday 8 October 2008

Men's Health Challenge issued!
Unfortunately men die younger than women, are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cancer, and are less likely to visit a health professional for regular checkups! The Cancer Society wants to change this sad state of affairs so on Fathers Day issued a challenge to men to take better care of themselves, be responsible for their own health and seek professional advice if they have any health concerns.... [more] [Link]
Posted: Monday 8 September 2008

Calendar Boys 2009 Launched!
On Friday night the photo exhibition of Sportsmen from Inglewood that also feature in a fundraising calendar were launched at the Fritz Reuter Gallery... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 26 August 2008

Daffodil Day shop to open on 13th August
This year we have been lucky enough to again secure the old Edex Toys shop on the hill in Devon Street and the shop will be open for the two weeks leading up until Daffodil Day... [more]
Posted: Friday 8 August 2008

The Cancer Society urges the town to turn yellow
This year for the first time, a window display competition is being held in the CBD to mark Daffodil Day in New Plymouth.... [more]
Posted: Monday 28 July 2008

Cancer Society calls for total ban on cigarette displays
The Cancer Society of New Zealand together with supporting organisations, are calling for a total ban on the display of cigarettes and other tobacco products in petrol stations, shops and other retail outlets where cigarettes are sold.... [more] [Link]
Posted: Monday 28 July 2008

Cancer Society Volunteer recognised with Citizen's Award!
Mavis Hepworth, a volunteer for the society since about 1987 received recognition in the form of a New Plymouth District Citizen's Award on Thursday Night.... [more]
Posted: Friday 25 July 2008

Rock Auction raises $17,500!
The auction of Rock Memorabilia held on Monday night as part of the launch of the G-Taranaki festival was a great success... [more]
Posted: Thursday 17 July 2008

Rock Guitars go on display at Art Gallery
In the lead up to the G-Taranaki launch and charity auction on Monday night, some of the major items have gone on Display at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery... [more] [Link]
Posted: Tuesday 8 July 2008

Cancer Society to host launch of G-Taranaki Festival!
The Cancer Society will be co-hosting the launch of the G-Taranaki International Guitar Festival in July. During the event various signed guitars and memorabilia will be auctioned, with the funds going to the new Cancer Support Centre... [more] []
Posted: Thursday 19 June 2008

Cancer Society Manager named local legend
Taranaki Cancer Society manager Andy Gowland-Douglas went for a spin yesterday on a motorised couch driven by Tim Porteous, co-ordinator of the Limelight website Charity Couch Tour.... [more] []
Posted: Wednesday 18 June 2008

Vital health decision
The Cancer Society is welcoming the introduction of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine onto the immunisation schedule, saying the vaccine has been approved and available, but not universally accessible in New Zealand, since 2006. "Each year in New Zealand about 200 women develop cervical cancer and about 66 die of the disease," said Health Promotion Manager, Dr Jan Pearson. As far as we are concerned including this vaccine on the schedule is a welcome move.... [more]
Posted: Monday 5 May 2008

Author Jane Bissell Returns to Taranaki
Jane will be launching her new book "the pink party' in Hawera on Wednesday 7th May at the South Taranaki BCSS luncheon and again in New Plymouth on Thursday 8th May at the New Plymouth Club.... [more] [Link]
Posted: Tuesday 22 April 2008

The Cancer Society to host 'Brunch on the Deck'
The Cancer Society has joined forces with the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation and Weight Watchers to raise awareness of breast cancer. A special breakfast will be held at the Nice Hotel on the 18th May.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 22 April 2008

TSB House moves to a new home!
Last night in front of dozens of curious onlookers, TSB House was moved off the section on Lorna street and transported to its new home.... [more] [Link]
Posted: Thursday 27 March 2008

Bad weather did not put dampner on community spirit
The Cancer Society Relay For life was held in New Plymouth on the weekend, and despite the appalling weather the event still went off well. 65 teams from around the region had members walking around the track for the 24 hours – even in the rain.... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 4 March 2008

NZ CANCER CONTROL COUNCIL URGES PUBLIC TO STAY SUNSMART
Summer is not over and the danger of skin cancer can not be underestimated, Chair of the New Zealand Cancer Control Council Dame Cath Tizard said today. The focus in recent weeks on the efficacy of sun screens has concerned the council. "While it appears that there are some issues around the exact level of protection offered by some sunscreens it is important to remember that applying sunscreen is only one of the things people need to do to protect themselves from skin cancer".... [more] []
Posted: Thursday 28 February 2008

Relay For Life Takes to the airwaves!
This year for the first time the Taranaki Centre launches "Radio Relay" this will be broadcast around the stadium during the event on 107 FM. It is designed especially for the hours of 10pm - 8am when there will be no live entertainment due to noise restrictions.... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 27 February 2008

Cancer Society Product Recall
Daffodil Enterprises and Brand Support Ltd are voluntarily recalling batch B34072B Exp July 2010 of the SPF30+ Trigger Spray sunscreen. The recall is being carried out in accordance with the Consumer Affairs Product Recall Guidelines.... [more]
Posted: Thursday 14 February 2008

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