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Community, Fundraising

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…

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Mike Brown at home beside his modified Mazda CX-9 — a vehicle that helped him stay mobile and independent after his MND diagnosis.
Community, Fundraising, Living with MND, Personal Stories

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…

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MND Action Month: Tip or pour and make time count.
Awareness, Community, Fundraising

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…

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David Seymour was a much-loved member of our Motor Neurone Disease NZ community.
Community, Living with MND

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…

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MND Insight Survey 2025 webinar
Community, MND NZ, Research

Watch: MND Insight Survey 2025 webinar

The MND Insight Survey 2025 is the most comprehensive survey of the motor neurone disease (MND) community…

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Phillipa MacDonald’s incredible fundraising journey
Community, Events, Fundraising

Defying limits and inspiring change

From diagnosis to determination When Phillipa MacDonald was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) on her 55th…

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Mark Leggett Chief Executive, Motor Neurone Disease NZ
Community, MND NZ

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…

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Some of the MND NZ team bringing energy, colour, and joy to the Auckland Walk to Defeat MND.
Community, Fundraising

Every step made a difference at Walk to Defeat MND 2025

Months of hard work, dedication, and planning went into making the 2025 Walk to Defeat MND a…

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For Jeremy Benton, the Walk to Defeat MND isn’t just another fundraising event.
Community, Events, Fundraising

Walking for a cause: Jeremy Benton’s mission to defeat MND

For Jeremy Benton, the Walk to Defeat MND isn’t just another fundraising event—it’s a personal journey. Every…

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In honour of her mother’s memory, Donna McKay has organised the Rakaia Walk to Defeat MND.
Community, Events, Fundraising

Donna’s Walk to Defeat MND: Honouring Her Mum’s Legacy

Across Aotearoa, communities are coming together for the Walk to Defeat MND, raising vital awareness and funds…

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Walk To Defeat Mnd Facebook Banner
Community, Events, Fundraising

Every step brings us closer to defeating motor neurone disease

We’re thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 Walk to Defeat MND!  This…

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Heading Annual Report
Community, MND NZ

Introducing the 2023/24 Annual Impact Report

At Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand (MND NZ), we are proud to reflect on a year marked…

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