The David Oliver Beacon Award is an annual award that honours, acknowledges and celebrates those who have made a significant contribution to the MND community. The theme for 2019 is: Acknowledging an individual or team making a difference on the journey of people or families living with motor neurone disease. We’re delighted to announce that this … Read more
This year, MND New Zealand and Angel Street held the first ever Corporate Ice Bucket Challenge; a new initiative encouraging kiwi businesses to raise awareness of motor neurone disease. As part of the challenge, nominees Calum Haslop (Go Bus Director), Murray Schnuriger (PwC Managing Partner) and Andrew Carpenter (TR Group Managing Director), fundraised in aid … Read more
Bright and early this morning, our major supporter, Emirates Team New Zealand revealed their first AC75 monohull boat to the world at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. The boat was christened ‘Te Aihe’ (Dolphin) by MND New Zealand representative Marcus Gerbich. Congratulations Emirates Team New Zealand on the successful launch! If you’ve always dreamed of getting up … Read more
MND New Zealand supports people living with Motor Neurone Disease, their carers, families and whanau, and the Health Professionals who work with them throughout New Zealand. We’re currently on the lookout for new members to join our National Council which meets five times a year to help govern and set the strategic direction for our … Read more
MND New Zealand (the Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand) are to partner with Emirates Team New Zealand as the official charity of the Team for the 36th America’s Cup. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) causes the muscles that enable us to move, speak, swallow and breathe to gradually stop working. New Zealand has the … Read more
The Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand (MND NZ) and Fulton Hogan have announced a three-year partnership to enhance the quality of life for people living with motor neurone disease. New Zealand has the highest known rate of motor neurone disease (MND) in the world, with an average of two people per week diagnosed … Read more
The David Oliver Beacon Award is open for 2019 submissions. This year’s theme is: Acknowledging an individual or team making a difference on the journey of people or families living with motor neurone disease. Dr David Oliver, internationally acclaimed physician who has dedicated much of his life to enhancing the quality of life of people … Read more
Thousands showed up around the country Sunday in support of their loved ones living with MND and to commemorate those they have lost. All around the New Zealand adults, children and dogs dressed up in blue and white outfits, face paint and fundraised to continue nationwide support and advocacy for people living with MND and … Read more
On the 27th and 28th of July, Silvia Hodel and a friend ran a comedy weekend in Marlborough that raised nearly $13,0000 for MND New Zealand and the Graeme Dingle Foundation. Silvia explains how they did it. My sister had been running comedy fundraisers for years, and they were always such a fun night with … Read more