May 21, 2026
Handmade with aroha – Ceramics for MND NZ
The teacups and snack plates that carry aroha and purpose It began with a holiday pottery class — a young girl at…
MND News & Research
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Awareness, Fundraising
Advocacy, Awareness, Community, Education
May 18, 2026
Lost in limbo: the long and frustrating road to an MND diagnosis
For many people, motor neurone disease (MND) begins in confusion. Early symptoms are often missed or misunderstood,…
Awareness, Community, Living with MND, Personal Stories
May 7, 2026
Seeds of connection: A pumpkin festival, the natural world and life with MND Â
Loren Hope (44) is a passionate advocate for te taiao* (the natural world) and the power of…
Advocacy, Research
May 7, 2026
From the CE’s desk: Driving change with the Insight Research Study
One year on from when our community shared their experiences and stories for the Insight Research Study,…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
May 7, 2026
Bunnings x MND NZ: Sausage sizzles, ice buckets, and making time count
Every week in Aotearoa, two people are diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Two more die from…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
May 5, 2026
MND Action Month 2026: Tip a bucket. Pour a brew. Make time count.
June is MND Action Month — a time to act, raise awareness, and make time count for…
Events, Fundraising, Personal Stories
April 29, 2026
Trek for MND: Three sisters on a mission to make time count
Three Auckland sisters are on a mission to make time count for people living with MND in…
Carers, Support
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…
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…