Registration - Webinar 3

Webinar 3: Public support for cancer prevention, screening, treatment and care policies in Aotearoa New Zealand: evidence from a national survey

Te Rā | Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026
Te Wā | Time: 12–1pm
Te Wāhi | Venue: Online (The Zoom link will be included in a reminder email, the day prior to the event.)

Overview

In this webinar, researchers from Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui Matepukupuku (Cancer Society Research Collaboration) will share insights from a nationally representative survey of New Zealanders. Authors from the nine articles (in the 28 August issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal) arising from this survey will highlight key results, including public support for policies related to cancer prevention (topic areas: tobacco, food, alcohol, ultraviolet radiation, industry lobbying, infection-related cancers), screening (cervical cancer and lung cancer), early diagnosis, treatment, and care.

About us

Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui Matepukupuku | Cancer Society Research Collaboration (TRRKM) is a Cancer Society of New Zealand-funded collaboration which draws together leading cancer researchers in a comprehensive research programme on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, care, and support.

Speakers:

• Professor Louise Signal (Lead Director and Advocacy Director)
• Professor Richard Edwards (Public Health Medical Director)
• Dr Rana Peniamina (Assistant Director)
• Dr Rose Crossin (Subject expert – Alcohol)
• Dr Bronwen McNoe (Co-Lead Director and Director of Prevention)
• Emma Shields (Evidence and Insights Lead, Cancer Society New Zealand)
• Virginia Signal (Subject expert – Early Detection and Treatment)