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…
MND News & Research
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Community, Events, Fundraising
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…
Education, Support
January 23, 2026
Guide for Employers of People Diagnosed with MND
Supporting someone in the workplace after an MND diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but the right information…
Clinical News, Education, Research
January 22, 2026
Health Professional Lecture: Motor Neurone Disease – End of Life Care Experiences
Dr Natalie Gauld ONZM, Research Advisor and Best Practice Advocate at MND NZ, will be presenting to…
Awareness, Community, Living with MND, Personal Stories
January 14, 2026
Still Time: Reflections on love, loss and life
Robyn Pryor didn’t set out to write a book. In 2022, when motor neurone disease (MND) forced…