June 26, 2025
In memory of Helen: the rituals, the resilience, the love that stayed
For 30 years, it was part of Helen and Keith’s daily ritual — until motor neurone disease…
Community Articles
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Community, Living with MND, Personal Stories
Awareness, Community, Events
June 24, 2025
You’re invited: Cuppa Tea for MND at Yarnton House
Join us Wednesday 2 July, 12.30pm to 2pm, for a special Cuppa Tea for MND at the…
Community, Fundraising, Personal Stories
June 23, 2025
The teacups that carry a story — and the bond behind them
It began with a holiday pottery class — a young girl at the wheel, her mum by…
Awareness, Community, MND NZ
June 21, 2025
A mother remembered, a movement honoured — Global MND Awareness Day
Today is Global MND/ALS Awareness Day — a date that falls on the solstice for a reason….
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 18, 2025
A path of passion, persistence, and practical know-how
Behind a set of double doors on a quiet West Auckland street sits a place that hums…
Community, Fundraising
June 17, 2025
For Scott, in motion: Isaiah’s MND Action Month challenge
When Isaiah Masters lost his uncle Scott Bowman to motor neurone disease (MND), he didn’t want to…
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories
June 10, 2025
A journey of car modification, mobility, and mindset
Michael Brown—known to most as Mike or “Browno”—has always met life head-on. Sporty by nature and community-minded…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
May 23, 2025
MND Action Month: tip a bucket, pour a brew, make time count
June is MND Action Month — a time to take action, raise awareness, and make time count…
Community, Living with MND
April 1, 2025
David Seymour: Advocate, mentor, and friend to our MND community
We’re deeply saddened by the recent death of David Seymour, a much-loved member of our Motor Neurone…
Community, MND NZ, Research
March 18, 2025
Watch: MND Insight Survey 2025 webinar
The MND Insight Survey 2025 is the most comprehensive survey of the motor neurone disease (MND) community…
Community, Events, Fundraising
March 18, 2025
Defying limits and inspiring change
From diagnosis to determination When Phillipa MacDonald was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) on her 55th…
Community, MND NZ
March 18, 2025
A year at MND NZ: Reflections on 40 years of strength and action
A year as Motor Neurone Disease NZ’s Chief Executive Over the past year, Motor Neurone Disease NZ…