July 2, 2025
Winter 2025 issue of MND News out now
The latest edition of MND News has arrived — and it’s filled with stories of courage, connection,…
MND News & Research
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Community, MND NZ
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
June 27, 2025
Shop, Sizzle & Support with Bunnings 28 June
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a devastating, incurable illness that slowly robs people of their ability to…
Community, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 26, 2025
In memory of Helen: the rituals, the resilience, the love that stayed
For 30 years, it was part of Helen and Keith’s daily ritual — until motor neurone disease…
Awareness, Community, Events
June 24, 2025
You’re invited: Cuppa Tea for MND at Yarnton House
Join us Wednesday 2 July, 12.30pm to 2pm, for a special Cuppa Tea for MND at the…
Community, Fundraising, Personal Stories
June 23, 2025
The teacups that carry a story — and the bond behind them
It began with a holiday pottery class — a young girl at the wheel, her mum by…
Awareness, Community, MND NZ
June 21, 2025
A mother remembered, a movement honoured — Global MND Awareness Day
Today is Global MND/ALS Awareness Day — a date that falls on the solstice for a reason….
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 18, 2025
A path of passion, persistence, and practical know-how
Behind a set of double doors on a quiet West Auckland street sits a place that hums…
Community, Fundraising
June 17, 2025
For Scott, in motion: Isaiah’s MND Action Month challenge
When Isaiah Masters lost his uncle Scott Bowman to motor neurone disease (MND), he didn’t want to…
Awareness, Fundraising
June 14, 2025
Merchandise with meaning: new ways to support MND Action Month
This MND Action Month, we’re proud to share some beautiful new additions to the MND NZ merchandise…
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 10, 2025
A journey of car modification, mobility, and mindset
Michael Brown—known to most as Mike or “Browno”—has always met life head-on. Sporty by nature and community-minded…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
May 23, 2025
MND Action Month: tip a bucket, pour a brew, make time count
June is MND Action Month — a time to take action, raise awareness, and make time count…
Research, Treatments
May 9, 2025
Edaravone in Australia: what it means for New Zealanders living with MND
A treatment for motor neurone disease (MND) has been newly added to Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS),…