Yes, you’re in the right place! MelNet is now Skin Cancer NZ.

Together, we can prevent skin cancer and save lives

Skin cancer is New Zealand's most common cancer. Every year, nearly 100,000 people are diagnosed — and too many lives are lost to a disease that is up to 90% preventable and almost 100% curable if found early.

With your support, Skin Cancer NZ can:

  • Improve prevention and public awareness
  • Support earlier detection of skin cancer
  • Equip health professionals with essential education and resources
  • Promote best practice and more consistent, equitable care across New Zealand
  • Advocate for better outcomes across the skin cancer journey

We rely on the generosity of people and organisations like you to keep this vital work going.  

Child on beach eating watermelon
80%
of cancers diagnosed in NZ are skin cancer
500
people lose their lives to skin cancer each year
2 in 3
Kiwis will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime

Ways to give

Make a donation

Make a donation

Your donation helps Skin Cancer NZ reach more people, raise awareness, and equip health professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to save lives. Give once or donate monthly to make an even greater impact. All donations over $5 are tax deductible.

Join the Foundation Club

Join the Foundation Club

A unique opportunity to be part of Skin Cancer NZ’s journey from the beginning — with only 100 places available. Your one-off contribution secures your spot as a founding member and helps build a strong foundation for long-term impact. 

A gift in your will

A gift in your will

Leaving a bequest to Skin Cancer NZ in your will is a meaningful way to make a lasting difference. Your gift, no matter the size, helps protect future generations and supports better prevention, early detection, and care for all New Zealanders.

A gift in memory

A gift in memory

Making a donation to Skin Cancer NZ is a meaningful way to honour a loved one. Your gift will create a lasting tribute while supporting prevention, early detection, treatment, and better care for people affected by skin cancer in New Zealand.

Become a corporate partner

Become a corporate partner

We love working with like-minded businesses across New Zealand to build strong and long-lasting partnerships. If your organisation wants to make a real difference by supporting our work, get in touch and let’s explore how we can create a meaningful impact together.

Payroll giving

Payroll giving

Support Skin Cancer New Zealand through payroll giving and donate directly from your pay — a simple, tax-efficient way to make a difference.

Fundraise for us

Fundraise for us

Your fundraising can help make a real difference. From community events to workplace initiatives or personal milestones, there are countless ways to support Skin Cancer NZ and help reduce the impact of skin cancer.

Sign up for a voluntary membership

Sign up for a voluntary membership

Are you a skin cancer professional? Join Skin Cancer NZ and support our work to improve prevention, early detection, and care. Membership is free, with the option to make a voluntary contribution at a level that works for you.

Share your story

Share your story

Your story matters. By sharing your experience with skin cancer, you can help raise awareness and inspire action to improve the way we prevent, detect and treat skin cancer in New Zealand. 

Every contribution makes a difference