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

As part of MND Awareness Week 2019 (17-23 June) and to celebrate Global MND Awareness Day on 21st June, MND New Zealand invite you to join us for “An update on MND Research – Homegrown and Abroad” with guest speakers Professor Chris Shaw, Dr Emma Scotter and MND Registry Curator Kerry Walker. Afternoon tea will … 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

We are thrilled to announce MND New Zealand volunteers and fundraisers have achieved an amazing $220, 532 dollars for support and research! Thank you to everyone who participated, donated and supported the Walk 2 D’Feet MND on November 11th 2018, we could not have done it without you. MND New Zealand Fundraising Manager Kate Dalders … Read more

The 29th International Symposium on ALS/MND was held on 7-9 December 2018 in Glasgow, UK. This year saw another full and exciting programme with a wide range of topics and presenters from all over the world. For further details on the presentations and presenters from this year’s symposium, please go to https://www.mndassociation.org/symposium/. You may also be … 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

Blenheim comedy night

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

Fight MND Symposium 2018

“It’s a very exciting time to be involved in MND research. There’s a lot of hope and positivity.” – Professor Matthew Kiernan, Bushell Chair of Neurology, Sydney Medical School The first Australasian MND Symposium, held in March 2018, was an in-depth, technical, fascinating glimpse into current MND research from all over the world. We learned … Read more