Cancer Society Nelson Tasman is a registered charity at 102 Hardy Street in The Brook, Nelson, with a second centre in Motueka. It has supported people in the region through cancer since 1964, and marked 60 years in 2024. The society describes itself as the first point of contact for cancer support services in Nelson and Motueka.
The centres offer trusted information for people with cancer and their whānau, support for patients and families, health promotion through SunSmart and Smokefree programmes, and resources for the medical community. The society runs a helpline on 0800 CANCER (0800 226 237), and an information nurse can be emailed. Volunteering, fundraising and events, including Daffodil Day, are ways to get involved. Our pick in The Brook for cancer support close to home.