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House & Garden Tours 2013

Take a peek inside some of New Zealand’s most spectacular homes and gardens this March with the fifth annual NZ House & Garden Tours. Inspirational properties across Wellington, Auckland, Nelson and Christchurch will be showcased in 2013, many of which will be opening their doors to the public for the first time.

The Cancer Society of New Zealand and Look Good Feel Better are delighted to be the charity partners for this spectacular event, from which proceeds will be used to help reduce the incidence and impact of cancer, as well as promote the confidence and well being of women currently undergoing treatment. 

Dates:     Wellington               Friday 01 March

                Auckland                Friday 08 March

                Nelson                   Friday 15 March

                Christchurch           Friday 22 March 

Spend a wonderful day with family and friends or perhaps treat someone special – tickets make a great Christmas gift idea. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.co.nz ph 0800 111 999) from Monday 19 November. For more information, visit www.nzhouseandgarden.co.nz.

The Plainer the Better..

Plain packaging, hailed as an important step towards a smoke free Aotearoa by 2025, is the next significant public debate, according to the Cancer Society.

 “With tobacco products now out of sight and the consultation on plain packaging underway, the New Zealand public needs to be aware of all the facts to engage in a robust conversation,” said the Society’s Tobacco Control Advisor, Skye Kimura.

“We have also had the good news from Australia this week regarding the High Court’s ruling that the Labour Government’s world-first plain packaging laws are constitutionally valid.”

 “Together with the Heart Foundation and members of the Smokefree coalition, we have created not only a website where the facts around plain packaging are revealed, but produced a video which is a very graphic illustration of the effects of plain packaging on youngsters. http://www.youtube.com/user/plainpacksnz/

Full press release available

For further information or to have your say visit

www.plainpacks.org.nz
http://www.facebook.com/plainpacksnz
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Celebrating Two Fantastic Relay For Life Events 

The funds raised at these great events are used to support our community.

Relay For Life Central Otago

Relay For Life Central Otago was held on the 17^th and 18^th March at the Cromwell racecourse and attracted 65 teams with approximately 1065 participants taking part over the 24 hours.  So far over $157,000 has been raised which is a great effort.  The support of the entire community has been wonderful! 

Tammy Jackman, Relay For Life Central Otago Event Manager

Relay For Life Southland

Relay For Life Southland held March 10^th and 11^th saw over 1600 participate within  114 teams. Over $2060000 have been raised to date. Personally I was really touched by seeing the commitment of individuals out on the track, a number of whom were, themselves, going through personal difficulties and that has given me the most meaning to the reason behind Relay For Life.

Throughout the months of preparation for Relay For Life, and the Relay itself, I really enjoyed the enthusiasm, positive feedback and the fun I had with my association with the Southland community.

Debbie Jamieson, Relay For Life Southland Event Coordinator