Julia Davies 
A big thank you to our Foundation Corporate Sponsor Fulton Hogan as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our partnership and The Fulton Hogan MND New Zealand Support Fund. It takes a team to live with the impacts of MND and we are so proud to have Fulton Hogan as part of the team making … Read more
Walk 2 D’Feet MND is MND New Zealand’s national fundraising event series, organised and led by volunteer supporters. MND New Zealand provides guidance, resources, and support to organise a Walk 2 D’Feet MND event in your local community. Why not join in this summer? Walk 2 D’Feet MND raises vital funds for MND support, information, … Read more
Each week in New Zealand at least two people are diagnosed with MND. This devastating disease impacts hundreds of families throughout New Zealand, yet it’s something many kiwis have little knowledge of. Raising awareness of motor neurone disease is vital. With increased awareness comes increased understanding, which leads to more funding, more research, and eventually … Read more
It takes a team to live with the impacts of MND. Every member of the community plays a valuable part; friends and whānau, health professionals and researchers, volunteers and supporters. As our Foundation Corporate Sponsor, we’re proud to have Fulton Hogan as part of the team making a difference by supporting our vision: Together, we provide … Read more
Last September, we held the first-ever MND Hui at Parliament. The hui offered the chance for people working in various disciplines across healthcare throughout the country to come together and discuss the clinical needs of people living with Motor Neurone Disease in New Zealand. What became apparent throughout the day was that there are regional … Read more
To all participants and potential participants in our University of Auckland/ADHB MND genetics screening and MRI scanning studies, we hope you are well and thank you for your patience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that we are at Level One, we have resumed study enrolment and sample collection and imaging for both our MND genetics … Read more
David Seymour is living with MND and reflects on the vital role of his family and impacts on them. My family and I have been grappling with the devastation caused by the beast that is MND, for the past three and a half years. For the first six months after receiving the diagnosis of MND, … Read more
Sometimes it’s the simple pleasure in life that are the most enjoyable. For people living with MND, everyday things like going for a walk can be a challenge. To help others understand this, Jos from Wellington put pen to paper and came up with this piece entitled “Going for a walk”. “The sun is shining … Read more
Tomorrow New Zealand moves to Alert Level Two. It has been a long and challenging journey, so the easing of restrictions will be a relief to many, but the golden rule for Alert Level Two is to play it safe. We’re not out of the woods yet, and it’s important to remain vigilant, especially for … Read more
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has made some temporary changes to document requirements as part of the COVID-19 response. The changes are helping to make things easier for people and ensure they continue to receive support during this time. Here is an overview of some key changes they’ve made: No medical certificate renewals for … Read more
On Tuesday 28th April, New Zealand will wake up to Alert Level 3. If you’re wondering what this means as someone with an increased risk, we’ll step you through the changes and what to expect. Under Alert Level 3, there will still be significant restrictions on our day-to-day lives. The risk of COVID-19 is reduced … Read more
There’s no doubt that things are pretty challenging for most people at the moment. With any luck, we’re nearly halfway through the lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19. Adapting to this new, albeit temporary situation is a resilience test for everyone. For some, suddenly being housebound may feel restrictive. For those who are used … Read more