We love having Toni back in the office, and we’ve put a few questions to help get to know her better. What’s your favourite quality about yourself?Hmm that is a tough one! Probably that I am usually able to see/consider things from someone else’s perspective as well as my own. What are you most excited … Read more
We are delighted to let you know that Sarah Mathieson has joined our team as Support Advisor covering the Te Whatu Ora Southern district, starting from 2 September. Sarah is an enrolled nurse and has worked in the acute hospital, hospice and residential care settings as well as in community teams. Sarah has lived in … Read more
We’re growing our support! 💙 Motor Neurone Disease NZ was built on the ethos of helping people affected by MND – it’s the cornerstone of all that we do. We’re delighted to be recruiting for a second MND Regional Support Advisor for the South Island, so we can better support those in North Otago (south … Read more
We are delighted to share that Rachel Woodworth has recently joined MND NZ as a Support Advisor in the Auckland and Counties Manukau area. Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience in the health and disability sectors. As has become a bit of a tradition, we have put a few questions to Rachel to … Read more
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Leggett to the permanent role of Chief Executive, after filling the interim position for the last few months. Mark is an experienced senior manager with a background (originally nursing and midwifery) in clinical health services, leading to broad senior executive roles across public and private … Read more
We are very pleased to welcome Dr Natalie Gauld to Motor Neurone Disease NZ as Research Advisor and Best Practice Advocate. Natalie is a pharmacist with a MPharm and PhD degrees and has honorary roles in the Department of Paediatrics and School of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland. She is passionate about improving access … Read more
It’s been a very wet and scary time for so many affected by the huge amount of rain and flooding…
With Christmas just around the corner MND New Zealand is pleased to offer free access to the Featherbed Tales online talking e-books and greeting card service. The web-based platform allows people with MND and their family to quickly and easily record (and re-record!) audio to play alongside the pages of illustrated digital story books, nursery … Read more
MND New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Arrol as the new Chief Executive. Scott will be joining the team on the 14th of March 2022. Scott has significant experience in the health and not-for-profit sectors, most recently as the Chief Executive for Dementia New Zealand. Prior to this, Scott was the … Read more
Following the recent resignation of our Chair Greg Horton, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Natalie Thain as interim Chair to our AGM on 30th October. Natalie brings considerable governance experience at board level in a range of organisations, including large private sector organisations; listed companies; local, central, and regional government agencies; non-profits; … Read more
Pictured: Caron Palmer (Deputy Chair, MND New Zealand) and Cos Bruyn (Fulton Hogan Managing Director). Fulton Hogan is this year’s recipient of the David Oliver Beacon Award. The decision was announced at our AGM on Saturday, 31st October. The purpose of the award is for MND New Zealand to honour, acknowledge, and celebrate individuals, groups, … Read more
Each week in New Zealand at least two people are diagnosed with MND. This devastating disease impacts hundreds of families throughout New Zealand, yet it’s something many kiwis have little knowledge of. Raising awareness of motor neurone disease is vital. With increased awareness comes increased understanding, which leads to more funding, more research, and eventually … Read more