November 15, 2023
Getting involved has helped me to treasure every moment, says Dunedin Walk organiser Serena
When Serena’s brother Michael was diagnosed with MND on Valentine’s Day 2020 everything changed. He and his…
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Community, Events, Fundraising
Education, Support
November 14, 2023
Beth’s heart project helps young children in NZ
Beth Watson was strongly committed to supporting those impacted by MND, and was involved with MND NZ…
Education
November 10, 2023
Free online workshop on Assistive Technology
📌 Free online workshop on Assistive Technology The Federation of Disability Information Centres and Complex Care Group…
Community, Support
November 9, 2023
A special shoutout to Fulton Hogan
Thanks to the support from Fulton Hogan, we can offer a range of grants to help cover…
Advocacy, Clinical News
November 3, 2023
Pharmac committee recommends continued funding of food thickeners for people with MND
Today, Pharmac has published the minutes of the August PTAC (Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee) meeting, where…
Advocacy, Clinical News
October 31, 2023
Medsafe confirms error with changes to Riluzole
Late last week we were advised Medsafe had updated the prescribing regime for Riluzole, a drug that…
Community, Events, Fundraising
October 27, 2023
December 2: Walk to Defeat MND – Wellington Event
The buzz of the crowd, quiet moments of remembrance, the hug of a stranger who gets it….
Advocacy, Clinical News
October 27, 2023
Update on recent Riluzole prescribing changes
Motor Neurone Disease NZ has been made aware of a change Medsafe has recently made to the…
Community, Fundraising
October 11, 2023
SEEKING VOLUNTEER ORGANISERS
💙 SEEKING VOLUNTEER ORGANISERS 💙 Walk to Defeat MND brings communities together to walk in honour, memory,…
Community, Fundraising
October 10, 2023
Walk to Defeat MND is back this February!
Walk to Defeat MND is back this February! 👏 Walk to Defeat MND brings New Zealanders together…
Education
August 31, 2023
Free webinar: the future of MND treatment in Aotearoa
The future of MND treatment in New Zealand: Best practice recommendations and beyond Wednesday 6 September, 20237pm…
Awareness, Fundraising
August 21, 2023
Summerset Taupō hosting auction for MND research 26 August 2023
Taupō retiree and former nurse Sally Sims, who was diagnosed with MND in 2022, is hosting a…