Cancer Society support services

The Cancer Society of New Zealand (CSNZ) offers a wide range of services through the regional divisions and centres. The easiest way to access all these services is to phone the Cancer Information Helpline 0800 CANCER (226 237). Your call will be answered by a specially trained cancer nurse. The service is not only for patients. Families/whanau and friends are welcome to call this number too.

Cancer Information Helpline

0800 CANCER (226 237)

8:30am - 4:30pm weekdays

Support for you and others

You can talk with trained nurses, counsellors, psychologists or a person who has had a similar experience to you

You can join a range of support groups, programmes, workshops, seminars and on-line discussion groups

During treatment assistance is available

CSNZ offers help with driving you to appointments, accommodation during treatment and short-term financial assistance

Available in your area

Use here to find out about the services available in your area.

Click here for your local division of the Cancer Society: Regional Cancer Societies

Cancer Society Home Page: Cancer Society of New Zealand