June 2, 2026
Music, love and living ‘normally’: Chris Kemp’s life with MND
Behind a lime-green door, musicians Chris Kemp and Kendall Todd are choosing creativity, connection and purpose –…
MND News & Research
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Awareness, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
Research
July 22, 2026
Can you spare 60 minutes for research on concussion and MND?
Dr Grace Chen from the Centre for Public Health Research is doing research into concussion and neurodegenerative…
Community, MND NZ, Support
July 22, 2026
Introducing Kate Andrews, MND NZ Regional Support Advisor
Kate Andrews has swapped her farming gumboots for a pair of jandals with her family’s recent move…
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
July 21, 2026
A lifetime of service: The courage and community behind Tony Rice’s MND story
“My dad is my hero,” says Annabelle Rice (pictured above) blinking back tears as she describes the…
Awareness, Community, Events
July 21, 2026
Save the Date: Walk to Defeat MND returns on Saturday 07 November 2026 💙
Mark your calendars. Walk to Defeat MND is returning nationwide on Saturday 07 November 2026. Each year,…
Community, MND NZ, Support
July 21, 2026
Introducing Tamsin Gallie, MND NZ Regional Support Advisor
While Tamsin Gallie is excited to blend her love of the lower South Island with her love…
Community, Events, Fundraising
July 13, 2026
Making Time Count: Save the Date for the MND Charity Cricket Match
We’re bringing the community together for a special day of cricket — in support of people affected…
Awareness, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
July 9, 2026
One more road to ride: Al Rynn’s mission for MND
Adventure has always been at the heart of Al Rynn’s life. In 2024, the 60-year-old set out…
Clinical News, Research, Treatments
July 7, 2026
Promising MND research from the University of Queensland in early stages
We congratulate University of Queensland (UQ) researchers and their international partners on the development of R8Y, a…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
July 6, 2026
MND Action Month 2026: A community in action
MND Action Month 2026 brought people across Aotearoa together in a powerful show of support, awareness, and…
Education, Events, Research, Treatments
July 2, 2026
Motor neurone disease webinar: Perspectives, progress and positivity
As part of Motor Neurone Disease NZ’s (MND NZ) commitment to connecting the MND community with global…
Awareness, Fundraising, Support
June 26, 2026
Help us finish strong: the MND Action Month auction
We’re close to the finish line — and this is our final push. As MND Action Month comes…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
June 25, 2026
Your MND Action Month impact: where does your money go?
With more than 150 buckets tipped or brews poured during the first three weeks of MND Action Month, we’re so excited to be close to our fundraising target of…