October 20, 2026
Connection by the Waitematā: Celebrating the relationships that make a difference
Last week, people from across Aotearoa’s MND community gathered at the Emirates Team New Zealand boat shed…
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Awareness, Clinical News, Community, Research
October 19, 2026
MND NZ announces first Research Grant Round
Motor Neurone Disease NZ (MND NZ) is delighted to announce our first Research Grant Round. We are…
Awareness, Carers, Community, Support
September 17, 2026
Introducing the 2026 MND Community Recipe Book
We’re delighted to share the 2026 MND Community Recipe Book; a collection of soft food recipes created…
Awareness, Living with MND, Personal Stories
September 16, 2026
The day my voice went quiet and my body defied me
By Tania Guillemot-Meehan Tania is an energetic, sociable, warm, and kind person who is always thinking of…
Advocacy, Awareness, Community
September 8, 2026
MND NZ comment: Jai Arrow’s 100th NRL game walkout
Over the weekend, many people tagged MND NZ in posts expressing disappointment at Sky Sport NZ’s decision…
Awareness, Events, Fundraising, Personal Stories
September 2, 2026
MERV: A powerful theatre project exploring love, loss, grief and the impact of MND
MERV is a powerful new work by playwright and director Jackson Rosie (Ngāi Tahu), presented by JCR…
Awareness, Education, Events, Support
September 1, 2026
Supporting better care through education: Health professionals join us at the MND Study Day
At Motor Neurone Disease NZ, our mission is to make time count for people living with motor…
Awareness, Events, Fundraising
August 19, 2026
Trek for MND: a pre-honeymoon adventure with purpose
Rebecca Sanders and her mum, Michelle Williamson, are best friends. Often together for shopping, crafting, or a…
Awareness, Events, Support
August 13, 2026
MND NZ joins 2027 Classic Cover Ellerslie Car Show & Intermarque Concours d’Elegance as an official charity partner
We’re delighted to share that MND NZ has been selected as an official charity partner of the 2027…
Awareness, Community, Education, Research
August 12, 2026
Motor neurone disease webinar recording: Perspectives, progress and positivity
We recently hosted a live webinar by the world-renowned Neurologist Dr Richard Bedlack from Duke Health and…
Awareness, Community, Events
July 21, 2026
Save the Date: Walk to Defeat MND returns on Saturday 07 November 2026 ?
Mark your calendars. Walk to Defeat MND is returning nationwide on Saturday 07 November 2026. Each year,…
Awareness, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
July 9, 2026
One more road to ride: Al Rynn’s mission for MND
Adventure has always been at the heart of Al Rynn’s life. In 2024, the 60-year-old set out…