April 1, 2026
Disability Support System changes take effect
Changes to the Disability Support System (DSS), restoring flexibility and control to disabled people and carers are now in…
MND News & Research
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Carers, Support
Advocacy, Community, Support
March 30, 2026
MND NZ Community Survey: tell us how we’re doing
Motor Neurone Disease NZ has launched a community survey to identify what our community wants and needs…
MND NZ, Supporters
March 19, 2026
Reminder to MND NZ donors to claim their tax credit
As we approach the end of the financial year, MND NZ is reminding all the generous New…
Community, Events, Fundraising
March 12, 2026
Heritage house tours and afternoon teas for MND
Home-made afternoon teas, house tours and doll collections are a regular feature at John and Jenny Brunton’s…
Advocacy, Carers, Community
February 24, 2026
MSD Carers’ Strategy Action Plan – have your say
The MND Insight Research confirms what our support advisors see throughout Aotearoa every day – unpaid family…
Advocacy, Awareness, Community, Research
February 23, 2026
MND NZ meets with Minister of Health to advocate for change
MND NZ CE Mark Leggett and MND NZ Research Advisor Dr Natalie Gauld met with the Minister…
Community, Support
February 23, 2026
Introducing Cat Taylor
MND Regional Support Advisor Waikato, Taranaki, and Whanganui (North) Cat Taylor joined the MND NZ Team in…
Community, Support
February 23, 2026
Introducing Jenny Paine
Regional Support Advisor Northland and Waitematā Jenny Paine counts herself lucky to have escaped full time retirement…
Community, Events, Fundraising
February 16, 2026
Trek for MND – Abel Tasman 2026: A purposeful challenge for Kiwi workplaces
For many workplaces, 2026 is already shaping up to be a year where wellbeing, genuine connection, and…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
February 10, 2026
Silvia Hodel turns jewellery hobby into fundraiser to honour sister
In September 2016, Shauntelle Schreuder (L), a 40-year-old mother-of-two, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Shauntelle’s…
Advocacy, Research, Treatments
January 30, 2026
First MND Insight Research findings: Many Kiwis missing out on life-extending treatment
Motor Neurone Disease NZ (MND NZ) is delighted to announce the publication of the first academic paper…
Awareness, Living with MND, Personal Stories
January 29, 2026
Blair Cox: 14-hour extreme triathlons to MND diagnosis
Commonwealth Games silver medalist Blair Cox has sage advice for competitors in the 2026 Master’s Games. “There…