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Motor Neurone Disease NZ is the only charity focused on improving quality of life, funding research and campaigning for people affected by motor neurone disease (MND) in New Zealand.
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Our charity was built on the ethos of helping people affected by motor neurone disease – it’s the cornerstone of all that we do. If you or a loved one has motor neurone disease, we’re here for you.
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“The Australia and New Zealand MND Research symposium gave me hope”
In August, Dr Natalie Gauld, MND NZ’s Research Advisor travelled to Melbourne to attend the Australia and…
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month
October is International AAC Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), celebrate…
Karuna of the ready smile
Meet Karuna, an inspiration with a ready smile showing us that #nothingisordinary. Despite the rapid progression of…
Thank you, North Otago Rugby and friends!
On Saturday 21 September our friends at North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU) hosted a special day…
You're invited: MND Support Group in Auckland
You’re invited to attend the new MND Support Group for the Auckland region, taking place at 12.30pm…
Join Us on an Extraordinary Journey: Climb Kilimanjaro for MND
We’re Mat and Darren Bowling — brothers, fathers, partners, and sons. Last year, our dad became one…
North Otago Rugby to raise funds for motor neurone disease
Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand (MND NZ) is partnering up with North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU)…
Ending Life Well – A podcast series for carers
Caring for a loved one who is dying can feel overwhelming, especially when you're untrained and facing…
Ride for Ronnie 2024
Ronnie Harris was diagnosed with MND in July 2022, whilst visiting his beloved birthplace, Scotland. It was…
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