Welcome to the Arthritis New Zealand website.
Did you know that more than half a million New Zealanders will have arthritis in their lifetime?
That's one in every six people over the age of 15 years - or, one in every three people over the age of 45 years!
There are over 140 different types of Arthritis and these can affect people of all ages - from babies and toddlers right through to those in their adult years. In fact, there are over 1000 children and young people under the age of twenty years affected by arthritis in New Zealand at any one time.
Arthritis New Zealand offers an extensive information and education service. Our role is to share what we have learned so that you are better able to manage your arthritis.
Not only does Arthritis New Zealand promote the awareness of arthritis across the country, we also advocate at national and local government levels for improved services for people affected by arthritis.
A network of Service Centres and Arthritis Educators, provided by Arthritis New Zealand, are available to assist you to learn more about your condition and its management. This service is free and confidential, click service centres.
| Latest News & Media Releases | |
 The Economic Cost of Arthritis in New Zealand |
May 2008 |
| Situations Vacant: Service Development Manager |
Apr 2008 |
| Research Grants 2008 |
Jan 2008 |
| Arthritis New Zealand urges re-think on Cox2's | Sep 2006 |
