Wellington councillor reveals ovarian cancer is in remission

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 16 Oct, 1:27pm

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Wellington City councillor Andrea Compton announced during a council meeting that her ovarian cancer diagnosis is now in remission. She shared the news while wearing a sequin dress for Frocktober to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

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1. The PostThu 15 Oct, 5:03pm

   ‘I did this for myself and for other women’: Wellington councillor reveals ovarian cancer in remission (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 16 Oct, 9:59am

   ‘I did this for myself and for other women’: Councillor reveals ovarian cancer in remission (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 16 Oct, 1:27pm

   'For myself, for others': Councillor reveals ovarian cancer remission (opens in new tab)