Cancer Society of New Zealand

CanSupport Networking Groups

 Networking Groups provide the opportunity for people to discuss (in small groups) experiences and concerns with others who have cancer. All groups are ongoing unless otherwise stated. New members please make contact before attending.  

Breast cancer

Spirited Women

1st Wednesday of each month 12pm to 2pm. Cancer Society Rooms, 52 Riddiford Street, Newtown (please check location prior to attending as this can change). Please bring a plate to share.

This group welcomes all those who are coping with a breast cancer diagnosis.  Come along to meet others and share experiences in this very friendly, facilitated group.

Contact Hazel Neser 04 389 8421 or email hazeln@cancersoc.org.nz for more information.

Hutt Valley Breast Friends
A Breast Cancer Network Group

1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Lower Hutt.

This lively group has been developed to support women with primary breast cancer living in the Hutt Valley and coping with recovery.

Contact Hazel Neser 04 389 8421 or email hazeln@cancersoc.org.nz or Helen Dirkze 04 237 6498.

Spirited Women - Kapiti

Breast Cancer Shared Lunch

3rd Wednesday of each month, 12.30[pm to 2pm. Bring a plate to share.

For anyone newly diagnosed or having treatment for breast cancer. Come along and join in this warm supportive group.

Contact Judy Dickie 04 298 8514 or Hazel Neser 04 389 8421.

Wairarapa Women's Breast Cancer Support Group

1st Monday of each month, 10am to 11.30am at the Red Cross Rooms, Bannister Street, Masterton.

This group would like to invite women with any type of cancer who would like support and friendship to come along and join in.  Interesting speakers invited to most meetings.

Contact Jacinta Buchanan 06 378 8039 to book or just come along.

Cancer of all types

CanSurvive Wellington

3rd Thursday of each month, 12pm to 2pm at the Cancer Society Rooms (BYO lunch).

This group is for people with any type of cancer or support people in the Wellington area.

Contact Hazel Neser 04 389 8421 or email hazeln@cancersoc.org.nz for more information.

Can-X

2nd Wednesday of each month, 5.30pm to 7.30pm in Cancer Society Rooms.

This is a lively group for young adults in their 20s and 30s. They welcome anyone diagnosed with cancer who wants support, education and friendship with other young people.

Contact Hazel Neser 04 389 8421 or email hazeln@cancersoc.org.nz.

Kapiti CanSurvive Group

4th Tuesday of each month 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Kapiti Rotary Room, Community Centre, Paraparaumu.

This is a networking group based in Paraparaumu for people with any type of cancer. Meetings are supportive and informative.

Contact Judy Dickie 04 298 8514 or Hazel Neser 04 389 8421.

Porirua Cancer Support Group

1st Friday of each month 10am to 12pm 20 Ngatitoa Street, Elsdon, Porirua.

This is a group for all people affected by cancer, including families, caregivers and support people in the Porirua area. Friendly discussions and speakers. A delicious lunch is provided.

Contact Natalie 04 237 0110 or 04 237 6778.

Upper Hutt Evening Support Group

2nd Wednesday of the month in Upper Hutt, 7.30pm to 9pm.

This is a group of people from all walks of life who are recovering from different types of cancer. They meet once a month for a chat, laughs and some interesting discussion and really want to emphasize the warmth and support that this group has. Anyone who has experienced cancer or who is supporting someone with cancer is most welcome to come along.

Contact Hazel Neser 04 389 8421 or email hazeln@cancersoc.org.nz. 

Prostate Cancer

PALS

4th Tuesday of the month 7.30pm to 9pm at the Cancer Society Rooms.

This is a facilitated group for men coping with a diagnosis of prostate cancer.  Interesting discussions and speakers most evenings.

Contact Hazel Neser 04 389 8421 or email hazeln@cancersoc.org.nz or John Hill 04 383 6377.

The Wairapara Men's Prostate Group

1st Tuesday of the month 1.30pm to 2.30pm at the Landsdowne Presbyterian Church, Totara Street, Masterton.

Information, support & discussion.

Contact Jacinta Buchanan 06 378 8039.

Other Groups

Multiple Myeloma Support

If you have or are supporting someone with Multiple Myeloma and are looking for support, then please contact Hazel Neser on 04 389 8421 or email hazeln@cancersoc.org.nz.

Also Informal lunches held 4 to 6 weekly.  

Multiple Myeloma, Blood and Leukaemia Support Group - Wairarapa

Informal luncheon get together. Date to be advised. Please contact Jacinta Buchanan 06 378 8039 if you are interested.