Will you bring a little Hope home these holidays?

Meet Hope — a soft, 13cm-tall plush puppy with a big heart and an even bigger mission. As the official mascot of Motor Neurone Disease NZ, Hope offers comfort, connection, and a message of resilience to anyone impacted by motor neurone disease (MND).  

Can you give a Hope Pup a home these holidays, to help us provide our vital support services, advocacy, and research for people living with MND and their whānau? Just $10.00 NZD (plus postage if required) will see Hope in your home.   

Of course, you’ll want to gift this gorgeous gal to someone special, but you’ll find it tough to let her go once you’ve had a cuddle. You won’t regret ordering some pups to give, and one to keep.   

Whether you're gifting Hope, using her to spark conversation, or keeping her close as a symbol of support, this little pup carries a powerful message: you're not alone.  

Born on the same day that Motor Neurone Disease NZ was registered, Hope's birthday is also a nod to our 40th year of service and commitment in 2025.  

Your support of our mission is invaluable – like Hope, we’re a small organisation with a big purpose.  

Purchase a Hope pup now on our website. 

Plant some resilience 

Are you looking for the perfect ‘hard-to-buy-for’ Christmas gift solution or some unique stocking fillers? Pop in a Hope pup, add some Blue Cornflower Seeds of Resilience – job done!  

You’ll also want some for your own garden or pot.  

For $5.00 NZD per packet (plus postage if applicable), these seeds are a beautiful cost-effective gift.  

Or you can purchase a Hope Pup and three packets of seeds bundle for $20 NZD. 

The blue cornflower is the international symbol for motor neurone disease (MND). Striking and resilient, it withstands frost and drought — and its vibrant blue never fades. This mirrors the strength and courage shown by people affected by MND as they navigate life with this devastating disease.   

By planting these seeds, you're not only adding colour to your garden — you're growing awareness, perhaps honouring someone you love, and helping raise funds for vital care, advocacy, and research.  

Sow them in spring or autumn and watch something meaningful take root.  

💙 Small seeds plus a small pup = big meaning.  

Purchase Seeds of Resilience, a Hope Pup or a bundle package now on our website.