December 22, 2023
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It’s been another busy year at Motor Neurone Disease NZ as we continue to evolve as an…
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Advocacy, MND NZ
December 7, 2023
Dr Natalie Gauld appointed as Research Advisor and Best Practice Advocate
We are very pleased to welcome Dr Natalie Gauld to Motor Neurone Disease NZ as Research Advisor…
Fundraising, Personal Stories
December 4, 2023
Hard road made easier thanks to love and support
Darren Bidois (Ngāi Te Rangi) and his wife Leanne are trying to focus on the positives after…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
November 24, 2023
Climbing for MND and Huntington’s Disease: Kakepuku 10 Challenge
Earlier this month, Ruth Mylchreest – Waikato local, athlete and Te Whatu Ora- Waikato neurology clinical nurse…
Community, Events, Fundraising
November 15, 2023
Charity screening of ‘Stewart’ to pay tribute to Malcolm and the fight against MND
Tonight’s screening of “Stewart” is more than just a movie night—it’s a tribute to the memory of…
Community, Events, Fundraising
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…
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….