MND New Zealand are proud to share our Strategic Plan for the next 3 years. The 2019-2022 plan (July-June) is the result of the collaborative work undertaken on behalf of...
Jul17
Proposed changes to the prescribing of Riluzole – MoH Consultation open until 9th August
Following our 3rd April article, 'Prescribing of Rilutek (Riluzole) - What you need to know', we would like to update you on current progress. Recently it has come to our...
Jun18
MND New Zealand announced as Official Charity of Emirates Team New Zealand
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...
Jun07
Fulton Hogan announced as inaugural Foundation Corporate Sponsor
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...
May22
Presentation by Professor Chris Shaw & Guests – Auckland, 21st June
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...
May08
Q&A with Paul Manning from Helius Theraputics
Paul Manning knows first-hand the effects of opiate-based pain killers. Having experienced chronic pain for over 15 years, he relied on his doctor and pharmacist to help him with pain management. Paul...
May01
Nominate a health care professional or team!
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...
Apr24
End of Life Choice Bill Update
Having the right to choose assisted dying has become a global debate. Lobbying, submissions and protests have urged governments to look at current laws and work towards more compassionate policy...
Apr16
New Support Team Member Elise Doyer
MND New Zealand is proud to announce our newest member to our Support Team, Elise Doyer. Pronounced ‘Elisa,’ Elise comes with a very strong and diverse background and is a...
Apr12
New MND New Zealand online forum to replace KIWIPALS
We are excited to launch our new MND New Zealand Forum. The forum is an online community for people living with or affected by MND to share experiences and support...
Apr10
Family Funded Care Update
A recent report surveying over 900 affected families and care organisations about the carer laws has been released with an overwhelming agreement for better pay, removal of the paid 40-hour-...
Apr03
Prescribing of Rilutek (Riluzole) – what you need to know.
MND Community & Research Advisor Dr. Claire Reilly explains best practice when being prescribed Rilutek (Riluzole). Riluzole is the only drug funded for the treatment of MND in New Zealand....
