May 28, 2024
Finding laughter and joy in the darkest places
Sam Stuchbury Tomorrow’s a new day. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. You can’t stop…
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May 21, 2024
You’re invited: Help make time count this MND Action Month
MND Action Month is back for 2024! Gather your workmates, your whānau, and your friends and let’s…
Community, Personal Stories
Community, Fundraising
May 3, 2024
Trio riding 5,150kms for motor neurone disease
On Saturday 18 May three New Zealand riders will embark on the cycling trip of a lifetime, traversing the USA, from San Francisco to New York, to raise $51,500 for MND research and support.
Community, Support
April 29, 2024
New MND support group in Taranaki
After losing her mum to motor neurone disease, Jen Smart saw a need to support grieving families.
Clinical News, Research
April 24, 2024
Auckland scientists celebrate MND breakthrough: Newshub interview with Dr Scotter
In the final instalment of Newshub’s three-part series on motor neurone disease, journalist Amanda Gillies spoke with…
Personal Stories, Research
April 19, 2024
Call for data collection: Newshub interview with Paul
Ally Barton, once an active hiker and gym goer, was diagnosed with MND at just 34, one…
Personal Stories, Treatments
April 17, 2024
First New Zealander on Tofersen: Newshub interview with Jimmy
This week TV3’s Newshub shared a piece on Jimmy King, the first New Zealander with MND to…
Community, Events
April 12, 2024
Walk to Defeat MND: A Step Forward
This year’s Walk to Defeat MND was a resounding success, bringing together communities from Wellington, Christchurch, and…
Advocacy, Clinical News
April 4, 2024
Motor Neurone Disease: investigational drug granted accelerated approval
Trapped inside a body that no longer works, unable to speak, move or, eventually, breathe. People with…
Community
March 28, 2024
Beth Watson and MND NZ
There are many people who have contributed to MND NZ over its past decades, but possibly none…
Fundraising
March 16, 2024
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek 2025
Embark on the momentous trek up Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to help support people living with MND….