Auckland City Mayor Shows Support for Movember

Mayor John Banks encourages the citizens of Auckland to get behind this year’s Movember and help the city lead the way in its support for the men’s charity.

Funds raised by Movember will be donated to the Cancer Society of New Zealand in support of prostate cancer and the Mental Health Foundation for its ‘Out of the Blue’ depression awareness campaign.

Over the past two years, almost 40,000 Kiwis have taken part in Movember raising over $3 million in aid of men’s health charities.

Mr Banks is glad to be involved with the worthwhile cause and encourages all men to be vigilant about their health by scheduling regular health checkups.

“The Movember Foundation has done some remarkable work to help New Zealand men become more open about their health concerns and it’s important that the charity receives the support it needs to continue this for years to come," says Mr Banks.

Movember organiser Jim Slattery says the dedicated support of both Aucklanders and people around the country will help to make this year’s event the most successful ever.

“Movember plays an important role in helping men to not be complacent about their health issues and to be proactive about seeking medical help when needed.

“Growing a mo offers a fun and creative way to get behind a very worthy charity in support of these serious issues,” says Slattery.

To find out more information or to pre-register, visit www.movember.co.nz.

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Notes to editor:

About Movember
Movember (the month formerly known as November) is an annual, month-long men’s health charity event that raises money for Cancer Society of New Zealand and the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation. At the start of Movember, guys register with a clean shaven face and have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache, raising as much money and awareness as possible to benefit men’s health.

Movember culminates at the end of the month at official Gala Parties in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch - the highlight of any Mo Bro’s and Mo Sista’s social calendar. Every Mo Bro has a chance to win the coveted 'Man of Movember' title.

For prostate cancer information or support, call the Cancer Society helpline: 0800 226 237

For more information about depression or about getting help or advice contact your GP or Health Line on 0800 611 116. You can also visit www.mentalhealth.org.nz or www.outoftheblue.org.nz.