Spotlight on Skin Cancer NZ newsletter
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Catch up on our monthly newsletter, 'Spotlight on Skin Cancer NZ' and stay connected with the recent research, upcoming events and opportunities to contribute to our work.
Current edition
In the August edition of Spotlight, you'll find:
- A call to sign a petition to ban sunbeds in New Zealand.
- $23 million Government investment to expand community-based healthcare.
- Cancer Trials NZ transitions to Human Health Research Services.
- HealthCert Podcasts:
Who should be doing skin checks? Rethinking roles in skin health
How the nurse-melanographer model is reshaping skin cancer care. - Resources from Melanoma Institute Australia:
Podcast - From collaboration to innovation: How multidisciplinary teams and clinical trials are transforming melanoma care
ASCO updates. - Congratulations to Founding Member Ryan Fox on his victory at The Open Championship.
- Highlights from upcoming events and recent research.
Past editions
July 2026
In the July edition of Spotlight, we shared:
- The 4th edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Melanoma Clinical Guidelines is now available.
- A reminder to log into your Skin Cancer NZ membership account and update your profile.
- Wrap up information about the NZ Skin Cancer Summit held in June.
- In Memoriam: Professor Richard Scolyer AO.
- New UV app UV4You provides time- and location-specific UV information and advice.
- Highlights from upcoming events and recent research.
May 2026
In the May edition of Spotlight, we shared:
- An invitation to join as a Founding Member of Skin Cancer NZ.
- MIA's redefining immunotherapy melanoma vodcast.
- Highlights from upcoming events and recent research.
April 2026
In the April edition of Spotlight, we shared:
- The latest on the NZ Skin Cancer Summit.
- A reminder of the Skin Cancer NZ AGM (19 June).
- Pharmac’s decision to widen funded access to nivolumab and ipilimumab for eligible people with resectable stage IIIB and IV melanoma.
- HealthCert's webinar replay on melanoma pathophysiology, UVA exposure and prevention.
Read the April Spotlight (PDF)
March 2026
In the March edition of Spotlight, we shared:
- The latest on the NZ Skin Cancer Summit - with early bird registration and abstracts closing soon.
- A save-the-date for the Skin Cancer NZ AGM (19 June).
- Updates on our rebrand, including new email addresses to add to your address book.
- Plus highlights from upcoming events and recent research.
February 2026
In the February edition of Spotlight, we shared:
- Updates on our rebrand, including our new look and ways to connect on LinkedIn.
- How to register for the 2026 New Zealand Skin Cancer Summit (18–20 June).
- Education opportunities to support confidence in diagnosing skin lesions.
- A University of Otago webinar recording, SunSmart or SunSlack?, exploring New Zealanders’ attitudes, behaviours, and gaps in understanding around UV protection.
Read the February Spotlight (PDF)
January 2026
In the January edition of Spotlight, we shared:
- An opportunity to help shape our priorities for 2026.
- Upcoming learning opportunities from Skin Cancer NZ.
- A HealthCert webinar replay on skin cancer in skin of colour, exploring diagnostic challenges and common clinical pitfalls.
- Recent media coverage on sun safety.
- Other events and research updates.
Read the January Spotlight (PDF)
Earlier editions
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