04/05/2026
We were proud to work alongside Blood Cancer NZ with the launch of The State of Blood Cancer in New Zealand Report, the first comprehensive report on the scale, impact and future of blood cancer care in Aotearoa š©ø
The report makes the need for change clear: around 27,000 New Zealanders are living with blood cancer, more than 3,000 are diagnosed each year, and over 1,000 die annually.
It also highlights gaps in access to modern therapies, and the need for stronger national planning across care, services, workforce, trials and infrastructure.
The launch has already helped prompt action, with Minister of Health Simeon Brown announcing a new national blood cancer oversight group, a positive step towards more connected, patient-focused care.
Congratulations to the Blood Cancer NZ team on this important milestone, and thank you to Andrew Mackintosh for sharing your story and bringing the human impact to life.
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