WICC 2026

Tēnā koutou katoa,

World Indigenous Cancer Network (WICN) Convenor for Aotearoa New Zealand, Dr Kimiora Henare, together with Professor Jacquie Kidd and Hei Āhuru Mōwai CEO Anna‑Marie Ruhe, were proud to welcome the World Indigenous Cancer Network and all delegates to Aotearoa in April 2026.

The people of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, opened the gateway to our beautiful country and extended their manaakitanga to you.

We were honoured to host this gathering and the rich exchange of Indigenous culture, knowledge, lived experience, practice, research, networks, and fresh perspectives—each vital to improving cancer prevention, treatment, and outcomes for our peoples.

This haerenga (journey) of discovery, connection, and joyful cultural exchange, was a beautiful event that we were proud to be part of.

With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes understanding, with understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes wellbeing.