Be safe – be SunSmart! New Zealand has some of the strongest levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Learn how to keep safe while still living life in the sun.
Sun Protection Alert
The Sun Protection Alert will be active again in September when daylight savings begins.
New Zealand has the highest rate of melanoma skin cancer in the world. But the good news is it’s easy to reduce your chances of developing skin cancer – you only have to be SunSmart – Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap!
Skin cancer is the most common cancer affecting New Zealanders. Primarily those cancers are caused by too much exposure to UV radiation from the sun or other sources of UV light, such as sunbeds.