MND New Zealand are proud to share our Strategic Plan for the next 3 years. The 2019-2022 plan (July-June) is the result of the collaborative work undertaken on behalf of the MND community by MND New Zealand staff and National Council members. It is also a result of the in-depth consultation with our wide range … Read more

Following our 3rd April article, ‘Prescribing of Rilutek (Riluzole) – What you need to know’, we would like to update you on current progress. Recently it has come to our attention that some of our clients have been prescribed the drug Riluzole (trade name “Rilutek”) by their General Practitioner. Under the Medicines Act 1981, Rilutek can … Read more

As part of MND Awareness Week 2019 (17-23 June) and to celebrate Global MND Awareness Day on 21st June, MND New Zealand hosted “An update on MND Research – Homegrown and Abroad” in Auckland with guest speakers Professor Chris Shaw, Dr Emma Scotter , MND Registry Curator Kerry Walker and MND New Zealand Community & … Read more