Kiwi celebs 'excited' to go booze free

Chelsea Winter, Jayden Daniels and Sia Trokenheim are all participating in Dry July. Photo / File, Supplied

Kiwi celebrities, including sports stars, actors, and entertainers, are swearing off the booze next month to support adults living with cancer.

Dry July is back for its fourth year in New Zealand, after raising more than $740,000 last year.

This year, six beneficiary cancer services around the country that improve the wellbeing of adult cancer patients and their loved ones will benefit from the popular fundraiser.

Money will go to Cancer Society of New Zealand, Southern Blood and Cancer, Auckland Region and Northland Hospitals, Wellington Blood and Cancer, and Canterbury Regional and Haematology Service.

There will also be a new option this year to raise money for a general 'Dry July Supporting NZ' fund, which is designed to fund projects for those outside of the areas covered by the key beneficiaries.

A host of celebrities have become Dry July Ambassadors, including netball star Casey Kopua, comedian Urzila Carlson, cookbook author Chelsea Winter, Shortland Street actor Jayden Daniels, Step Dave star Sia Trokenheim, broadcaster Carly Flynn, and radio presenter Nicki Sunderland.

"We're excited it's almost time to go booze-free again - you don't often get the chance to raise money for charity by not doing something," said Dry July NZ Country manager Scott Savidge.

"Dry July is a challenge of determination, which also gives you the opportunity to examine your own drinking patterns and appreciate the value of a healthy, balanced lifestyle."

Registrations are now open. For more information, visit www.dryjuly.co.nz