Media Releases
27 January 2012UV radiation at extreme levels despite cooler, cloudy holiday weather
Some parts of New Zealand may have experienced a cooler, cloudier start to the traditional summer holiday period, but ultraviolet (UV) radiation is still at extreme levels for long periods of the day in most places.
25 January 2012Physical activity for cancer survivors a service provider perspective
The international journal Psycho-Oncology has published a new study, undertaken by researchers at the Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit, on physical activity for people affected by cancer.
24 January 2012National NZ House & Garden Tours return in full force in 2012
The country's largest national house and garden tour, the NZ House & Garden Tours, will be opening the doors of 48 of the country's most spectacular private homes and gardens this March, to help raise more than $200,000 for two very special charities.
06 December 2011Sunbed operators
Consumer NZ is warning people not to use sunbeds following another mystery shop which showed out of 66 sunbed operators, only 11 met all the safety requirements we were looking for.
01 November 2011New Sun Protection Alert will help protect Kiwis’ skin this summer
From next month, New Zealanders will have a new, easy-to-use tool that tells them when they need to protect their skin from the sun, with specific reference to where in the country they live.
