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Motor Neurone Disease NZ supports people living with MND, their carers, families and whānau, and health professionals through support, education, advocacy, and research. We provide this free of charge, relying almost entirely on the generosity of donations to do so.
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Call for data collection: Newshub interview with Paul
Ally Barton, once an active hiker and gym goer, was diagnosed with MND at just 34, one…
First New Zealander on Tofersen: Newshub interview with Jimmy
This week TV3's Newshub shared a piece on Jimmy King, the first New Zealander with MND to…
Motor Neurone Disease: investigational drug granted accelerated approval
Trapped inside a body that no longer works, unable to speak, move or, eventually, breathe. People with…
Beth Watson and MND NZ
There are many people who have contributed to MND NZ over its past decades, but possibly none…
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek 2025
Embark on the momentous trek up Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to help support people living with MND….
Free financial fitness online programme
Independent Living Services' Comfortable with Money workshops are back for 2024. Join the programme and take back…
MND on the Duncan Garner Podcast
Darren Bidois – a former New Zealand indoor cricket rep who was diagnosed with MND on his…
MND insight on the AM show
On Thursday we were privileged to have Dr Emma Scotter, head of the MND Lab at the…
REMINDER! Auckland Walk this Sunday 25 Feb
Join us for an incredible day out at the iconic Auckland Waterfront on Sunday 25th of February…
REMINDER! Christchurch Walk this Sunday 18 Feb
Join us for an incredible day out at Christchurch's Hagley Park (southern end) on Sunday 18 February…
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