At Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand (MND NZ), we are proud to reflect on a year marked by progress, resilience, and unwavering commitment to our community. The release of our 2023/24 Annual Impact Report offers a snapshot of the strides we’ve made, the challenges we’ve faced, and our vision for a brighter future. A New … Read more
Start off your year on a positive note by volunteering on Saturday 22 February 2025 in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. Walk to Defeat MND brings communities together to walk in honour, memory, and in support of people affected by MND and raise awareness and much needed funds for research and support. Walks vary between 2-3km, … Read more
Canterbury’s Brent Thompson was diagnosed with MND in August 2013, which he describes as “a wrecking ball through our whole world!” He and his wife Jess had a nine-month old baby girl, and were in the final stages of designing their dream home in Rangiora. Brent also ran his own business, designing and manufacturing aircraft … Read more
The Centre for Brain Research recently celebrated its 15th birthday, marking an incredible milestone for neurological research. The Centre has over 400 researchers working across various fields of brain research, including a dedicated team of 10 researchers focusing specifically on motor neurone disease (MND). Led by Dr. Emma Scotter, the team have published over 20 … Read more
In August, Dr Natalie Gauld, MND NZ’s Research Advisor travelled to Melbourne to attend the Australia and New Zealand MND Research Symposium. Here, she shares her insights and highlights from the conference. The Australia and New Zealand MND Research Symposium was a two-day jam-packed series of presentations by clever people working hard to find the … Read more
Caring for a loved one who is dying can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re untrained and facing the unknown. To help carers navigate this difficult journey, Otago Community Hospice has launched a new podcast series, Ending Life Well, now available on all major podcast platforms. This first-of-its-kind series in New Zealand is designed specifically to … Read more
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and community at Ministry of Folk Presents: A Tribute to Neil Young! Taking place in the historic Auckland Guide Centre in Mt Eden, this special event will feature some of the finest alt-folk talent New Zealand has to offer, all coming together for an important cause—supporting people … Read more
A new study has recently been published on the difference in levels of proteins associated with neurodegenerative disease
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