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About Arthritis
When the doctor first tells you that you have arthritis, the reaction is often one of surprise - after all, you are not that old. However, more than half a million New Zealanders will be affected by arthritis at some time in their life. It is not an inevitable... |
What is it?
The word arthritis means inflammation of the joint. Swelling, redness, heat and pain are the signs of inflammation. Rheumatism means disease marked by inflammation and pain in joints, muscles or fibrous tissue. Arthritis is generally used to cover most... |
Self-assessment
Aches and pains are no strangers to most of us - so how do you know whether you are at risk of getting arthritis?
You are more likely to get arthritis if:
you have a family history of arthritis
you have had a joint injury or joint infection
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Treatment options
Arthritis New Zealand has built up an extensive range of information, drawn from within New Zealand and overseas, to help you understand more about arthritis, and how it is treated. There are no instant "cures" but a great deal of knowledge... |
Our services
Arthritis New Zealand provides a range of services to all New Zealanders affected by arthritis. Arthritis Educators are predominantly registered nurses or other allied health professionals.
To find out what services are available in your area,... |
What's on in your area
We have a variety of services including clinics, seminars, community talks, Living a Healthy Life courses, Hydrotherapy classes, exercise classes, support groups and special events all around the country. Simply click on your region on the map of New... |
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About us
Arthritis New Zealand is the national voluntary organisation, which represents the interests of those with arthritis.
We are an incorporated society with charitable status. Yet we are run by people like you, and many know just what it is like to have arthritis... |
Our mission
Te whakapiki hauora, oranga hoki mo te hunga
e pangia ana e te kaiponapona.
To improve the health and well being of people
who are affected by arthritis. ... |
Governing Body
General
The Governing Body is the legal authority for the Organisation. Governing Body members are public trustees representing the interests of the Organisation's members and volunteers and of the wider community, donors and supporters.
Purpose
The... |
National Management Team
Sandra Kirby
Chief Executive
Ph: (04) 472 5641
Mob: 027 429 8946
Email: sandra.kirby@arthritis.org.nz
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Walk for Arthritis Appeal
We are looking for the movers and shakers of New Zealander… ok maybe just the walkers! To help us raise funds through our Annual Appeal by getting sponsored to walk. So grab those trainers and warm up it’s... |
Pub Charity Celebrates 'Random Acts Of Kindness Day'
Pub Charity recognised the valuable contribution charitable, non-profit organisations make to the community with 461 donations made throughout New Zealand amounting to $5,781,733.
Martin Cheer, CEO of Pub Charity... |
Arthritis affects super dads too!
Arthritis New Zealand hopes that all fathers living with arthritis enjoy Fathers Day.
One father who knows only to well how arthritis can impact on being a parent is morning breakfast radio host Steve Joll... |
We need your help with our Annual Street Appeal
Funding is a key component in the ability of Arthritis New Zealand to continually meet the needs of people with arthritis. The national Annual Appeal remains Arthritis New Zealand's flagship fundraising event and... |
Tai Chi May Be Useful to Treat Fibromyalgia
Tai chi may be a helpful intervention for patients with fibromyalgia, according to the results of a single-blind, randomized trial reported in the August 19 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Letters to the Editor
We responded after reading Gareth Morgan's comments in yesterday's Herald about how money could be better used in the health sector, read our response. Letter to the Editor
Arthritis New Zealand in the main... |
Dame Malvina Major to perform with 50's Up Brass Band
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the 16th annual Christchurch 50’s Up Brass Band variety concert being held on 29 September at the Christchurch Town Hall. The afternoon concert is a fundraiser for... |
Golfer Phil Mickelson is being treated for arthritis
Phil Mickelson is being treated for arthritis that surfaced just before the US Open and left him in so much pain he couldn't walk.
Mickelson revealed he has psoriatic arthritis, a condition he said causes the immune system to attack the body's... |
Musculo-skeletal conditions need to be treated seriously
Musculo-skeletal conditions need to be treated seriously because of the financial impact on New Zealand’s economy, says Arthritis New Zealand.
The Economic Cost of Arthritis in New Zealand research... |
Kiwis urged to give
Philanthropy New Zealand is asking Kiwis to think about how much they can give in the wake of the successful launch of the USA's Giving Pledge.
Forty of the wealthiest families and individuals in the United States... |
Women's Expo this weekend!
The NEW LOOK Women's Lifestyle Expo returns to Wellington on the 7th & 8th August and Arthritis New Zealand is going to be there!
Women's Lifestyle Expo, 7th & 8th August, 10.00am - 5.00pm, Adults $10 children... |
US billionaires pledge fortunes to charity
Dozens of US billionaires have pledged to give at least 50 percent of their fortunes to charity as part of a philanthropic campaign by two of the world's richest men - Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.
Based on Forbes... |
2010 AGM Notification
Our Annual General Meeting is set for Saturday 20 November 2010 and will be held at the Copthorne Hotel in Christchurch
All members wishing to attend the AGM are requested to complete a registration form.
For the... |
Call for Nominations for Governing Body Vacancies
The Arthritis New Zealand 2010 Elections are approaching and all current members now have the opportunity to nominate candidates
The Governing Body is the legal authority for the Organisation. Governing Body members... |
New Zealanders deserve first class health treatment
“New Zealanders deserve first class health treatment not third world” says Arthritis New Zealand after New Zealand came last in a comparison of 14 developed nations on their use of selected medicines.
The... |
Art-a-loos highlight launch of support group
A new national body set up to support Crohn's disease sufferers was launched and "art-a-loos" were placed in central Wellington to highlight the cause.
Following is the... |
Cautious optimism to news of expanded PHARMAC role
Arthritis New Zealand has expressed cautious optimism over the announcement of an expanded role for PHARMAC. In addition to its responsibility for purchasing community pharmaceuticals PHARMAC will take over the hospital pharmaceutical... |
Flexible Work Online Survey
The Department of Labour is conducting some important research into flexible working for people who have caring responsibilities. Carers NZ and the Department of Labour invite you to complete an online survey about this important issue... |
Rheumatic Diseases that Are Often Misdiagnosed
Many rheumatic diseases have symptoms that overlap, and blood tests are rarely conclusive. While there are no data to show which rheumatic diseases are most commonly misdiagnosed, here are some that are well-known for being tricky... |
PHARMAC takes over new responsibilities
Consistent national access to medicines for patients and more effective use of DHB funding will be the aims of PHARMAC’s involvement in funding hospital medicines and medical devices, Chief Executive Matthew Brougham says... |
New health research projects find volunteers faster using NZ-developed website
Six months since it was launched an award-winning New Zealand start-up is already showing it is making a key difference to new health research projects by helping them much more efficiently recruit volunteers, health researchers say... |
No suprise at lower health system rating
It comes as no surprise to Arthritis New Zealand that the biannual survey of world’s leading health systems showed there are problems in New Zealand’s health system surrounding access issues and management of chronic illness... |
And the award goes to...
It's that special time of the year when we are looking for nominees for our National and Regional awards which are presented to recognise the exceptional effort and contribution of noted individuals and businesses towards the... |
We want to thank our XFactor volunteers
Sunday 20th June marks the start of Volunteer Awareness Week 2010, and Arthritis New Zealand would warmly like to thank all of the outstanding volunteers that donate their time, and acknowledge that without their help, it... |
New machine to aid gout battle
International Men’s Health Week 2010 is the perfect time for Arthritis New Zealand to receive a new Reflotron machine, which helps identify possible cases of gout. The machine will be handed over in Whangarei on... |
Participants needed for online study to understand rheumatic diseases
Patients with any rheumatic disease are asked to participate in a questionnaire study on the internet. Filling out the questionnaire will take approximately 20 minutes. The aim of the study is to examine how much understanding... |
Congratulations to Graeme Douglas
Graeme Douglas is no stranger to the pharmacy world. However, he will be known by a different name – Sir Graeme.
Sir Graeme, founder and managing director of Douglas Pharmaceuticals, has been made a Knight... |
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LOTTERY WINNER!
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr L Laing of Waitara, Taranaki who was the lucky winner of our $1 Million Surprise Lottery. Lucky ticket number 69765 was drawn in Wellington on 31st May under Police supervision.
The Early Bird/Refer... |
Parliament shares the burden of arthritis in New Zealand
Last night MP Michael Woodhouse launched the group Parliamentarians for Arthritis and the extent of the burden of arthritis in New Zealand was exposed with the release of Arthritis New Zealand’s updated report The Economic... |
The true cost of arthritis in New Zealand
Last night Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia launched Arthritis New Zealand’s updated report ‘The Economic Cost of Arthritis in New Zealand’. The report, which estimates the prevalence and costs of arthritis... |
Burden of arthritis in the workplace
Over 25,000 New Zealanders will not work this year due to arthritis!
This will cost around $1.48 billion in lost productivity in 2010, revealed Arthritis New Zealand’s updated report ‘The Economic Cost of Arthritis in New... |
Help those who suffer from arthritis by joining the team
Arthritis New Zealand seeks an experienced Regional Fundraiser for our Southern Region. This is a key role in our fundraising team to maximise opportunities which will result in achieving income and profile to support the work of Arthritis... |
Stem Cell Research in Australia
Watch this touching report done by Channel 9 News in Australia on children who suffer from arthritis and the latest stem cell research.
To view please click here... |
Air Cycle can help your arthritis
Did you read in today's Dominion Post about the Air Cycle? We have them available to purchase through our shop
The Aircycle – made in Auckland – is used for gentle hand and feet exercises, but those simple exercises... |
Arthritis New Zealand on Stem Cell Research
Courageous arthritis sufferer Anna Mortlock and Sandra Kirby, Chief Executive of Arthritis New Zealand comment on Close Up's news story on Stem Cell research on dogs with arthritis.
To view please click here
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Encouraging universities to chase funding through donation is not the answer
Arthritis New Zealand has expressed concern over today’s Dominion Post article, which reported on Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce encouraging universities to chase funding by donation.
Arthritis New Zealand has expressed... |
Have you checked your uric acid levels Mr Henare?
Arthritis New Zealand would like to urge MP Tau Henare to get his uric acid levels tested for gout after he revealed to the Herald he has been diagnosed with diabetes, especially given his love of paua.
Gout is one of the most common forms... |
Arthritis New Zealand on National Radio
Did you hear our Service Development Manager, Natalia Valentino on Sunday's nights National Radio show? Natalia spoke about self managing arthritis.
This interview may help you to manage your arthritis. To listen click here, Natalia is on... |
Integrated health clinic benefits North Shore arthritis sufferers
North Shore osteoarthritis sufferers are moving a little easier thanks to some hands-on care by a range of healthcare students working at AUT University’s new Akoranga Integrated Health Clinic.
For the past 10 months AUT’s on-site clinic... |
Educational Grant/Scholarship Available in Taranaki
An educational grant/scholarship fund is available to eligible young people throughout the Taranaki region.
Grants and scholarships will be considered by students attending secondary/tertiary institutions, with individual grants being a maximum of $2000... |
New Pacific Island Health Strategy needs to focus on Gout
With today’s launch of the new Pacific Health Strategy, Arthritis New Zealand is astonished to see Gout is not included in the list of health conditions that the strategy has focused on. Gout is very common in New Zealand, particularly in the Māori... |
Swimming legends races for charity
On Saturday 10 April 2010, at the West Wave Aquatic Centre in Waitakere, some of New Zealand’s best ever swimmers will line up to race against each other for charity, including New Zealand medallist, Mark Treffers swimming on behalf of Arthritis New Zealand... |
Cox 2 Inhibitors Making Headlines
Recently there has been coverage in the media on a Melbourne grandfather winning the world’s first class action for people injured by the arthritis drug Vioxx, with a historic win over one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
For... |
Don't Let The Flu Get You - Immunize Now
Seasonal influenza (‘flu) vaccine has arrived in New Zealand surgeries and this year more groups of New Zealanders will be able to get free flu protection.
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR GP BEFORE BEING IMMUNISED
The 2010 seasonal influenza... |
Payroll Giving - the way forward
Registered local charities and eligible “donee” organisations to be boosted by launch of world-first payroll giving service A new way of giving to registered charities and eligible “donee” organisations in this country was launched... |
Arthritis New Zealand Honours a Role Model
Arthritis New Zealand were saddened to see that Michelle Belesarius, better known as Shelley, passed away last week. Shelley worked closely with Arthritis New Zealand in the 1990’s to raise the awareness of Rheumatoid Arthritis and the crippling... |
New machines to help in fight against Gout
Three uric acid testing machines have been donated to Arthritis New Zealand by the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation.
"These machines will be used to help provide education on gout management and measuring uric acid levels, which... |
New Bill to show transparency in charitable donations
Arthritis New Zealand congratulates Selwyn National MP, Amy Adams, on the new Fair Trading (Soliciting on behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill.
"This Bill is about informing consumers and rebuilding the public's trust in the sector of charitable... |
Volunteer attempting dizzying heights for people with arthritis
This weekend Ms Kelly Muirden will be attempting to climb Aoraki/Mt Cook as a fundraiser for Arthritis New Zealand.
This comes right after International Volunteer Day on 5th December, and is a reminder of the amazing heights some New Zealanders... |
International Volunteer Day
This 5th December is International Volunteer Day. Arthritis New Zealand couldn't do the important work we do in the community without our thousands of volunteers across the country who generously give up their time every week.
As part of our recognition... |
NZ Gout Research Reaching International Standards
The Arthritis New Zealand Research Fund has approved a three year grant for a PhD scholarship amounting to $132,500 to the Malaghan Institute to undertake research on Gout.
The scholarship, to be supervised by Dr Jacquie Harper, will seek to provide... |
Charity calls for Telcos DWTS cost transparency
Recently the exorbitant telephone and vote-tallying companies costs for Dancing With The Stars has again surfaced. For the 2009 show they charged 40 percent of the total donations given through the text and 0900 voting campaigns. That’s $285,857... |
World Arthritis Day
Each year World Arthritis Day focuses on a different aspect of living with a rheumatic disease. World Arthritis Day falls on Monday, 12th October, with the theme of ‘Let’s Work Together’. Be it paid employment, voluntary work or... |
The Arthritis Appeal needs your help!
Arthritis New Zealand is asking volunteers to put their hands up to help with the Arthritis Annual Appeal.
This is the main fundraising drive for the year, and the organisation needs generous people willing to donate their time for this worthy cause... |
One in Four Adults have Musculoskeletal Disorders
A recently released study, called “The Crippling Burden”, has given disturbing statistics on the impact of musculoskeletal disorders. The cost to New Zealand is now more than $5,570 million a year.
This is the first update since... |
Arthritis New Zealand receives Dancing with the Stars donations
With Geraldine Brophy’s dancing feet and the support of the public, Arthritis New Zealand has received a cheque for $24,795.53 from the text voting campaign on Dancing With The Stars.
Geraldine Brophy chose the organisation as her preferred charity... |
Extra funding for people with arthritis
From 1st August 2009, patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and Crohn’s Disease will finally have access to a drug with proven effectiveness.
PHARMAC funding for a biologic drug - Humirais welcomed by Arthritis... |
How we use funds raised
The news this week about how little of people’s donations reached the charity they thought they were supporting should be a worry to New Zealanders.
We are a generous nation. According to recent research 75 percent of New Zealanders over the age... |
Arthritis Educator on Maori TV
Recently one of our educators, Victoria Harris, was featured on a regular show, called Warrant of Fitness on Maori Television. It follows her through a day of educating Maori about Gout, how to find out if you have it and how to manage it.Click... |
Special Breakfast for Young Arthritis Sufferer
Lexie Reynolds is getting a special treat this Thursday. She's having breakfast with one of the Dancing with the Stars celebrities, Geraldine Brophy. Arthritis New Zealand was Brophy's charity of choice for the TVONE show that aired earlier this year.... |
Sufferers may finally get some relief
This morning Pharmac have sent out a consultation paper proposing that from 1 August 2009 they will fund Humira for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Psoriatic Arthritis (PA) and Crohn's Disease.Humira is the commercial name for an anti-TNF treatment... |
Blood Wedding Fundraiser
Support Arthritis New Zealand and enjoy the performance of our very own Dancing Star Geraldine Brophy in her latest play, 'Blood Wedding'.
The unmissable love story of 2009
In the searing heat of the Spanish... |
Topp Twins in Seniors Variety Concert
This year, Christchurch's 50's Up Brass Band's 15th Annual Senior Citizens Variety Concert with feature the Topp Twins. Their comedy acts and musical routines are in great demand throughout Australasia and beyond. Bookings are already open and tickets... |
Geraldine's Dress for Sale
The beautiful orange and purple dress that Geraldine wore on the second episode of Dancing with the Stars is now up for auction on TradeMe. Click here to be directed to the TradeMe page.
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Pilgrimage for arthritis
A former top rower for New Zealand, Clementine Marshall, will be attempting the 5-week Camino de Santiago walk in Spain as a fundraiser for Arthritis New Zealand. Ms Marshall was struck down with arthritis at the age of 23 in the prime of her rowing career... |
Taranaki Educational Grant/Scholarship
An educational grant / scholarship fund is now available to eligable young person's throughout the Taranaki region. Grants and scholarships will be considered by students attending secondary/tertiary institutions, with individual grants being a maximum... |
Lucky Orange Lottery 2009
The 2009 Lucky Orange Lottery is now on! Sales of tickets start on the 2nd March, and runs till 17th May. The total prize value has been increased to over $90,000 - with 30 top quality prizes. The top 3 prizes feature the Peugeot 308 Euro Hatch, a stunning... |
Research Grants Now Available
Arthritis New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to enable a better quality of life for people affected by arthritis. Arthritis New Zealand works in the areas of education, public awareness, direct support, lobbying and funding research... |
Worthy Volunteer Wins Top Prize
One of Arthritis New Zealand’s most hard-working and loyal volunteers has won the top prize in the organisation’s Christmas Lottery, a Peugeot 207 XSP. Not only did someone truly deserving win the car, but the prize was drawn on the auspicious... |
Local wins premier award
Wilma Capil has been awarded one of Arthritis New Zealand’s most prestigious awards for her services to the organisation.
The award was established to recognise those who have been outstanding, inspirational people who, in... |
Determination wins the day
Arthritis hasn’t stopped Teri from winning countless sporting awards, as well as a very special one from Arthritis New Zealand.
Teri Anderson was recently awarded the National Young Achievers Award... |
Billy Bowden garners prestigious Arthritis Award
Billy Bowden, internationally renowned cricket umpire, is set to receive the Arthritis New Zealand Business Development Award for his contribution, as ambassador for the charitable organisation. The ceremony, held at the Waipuna Hotel in Auckland on... |
Time to get lucky with Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand is delighted to once again offer tickets in their well-regarded annual Lucky Orange Lottery which runs this year from 1st March to 18th May. The total prize value has been increased to over a whopping $86,000 – with 30 top... |
Lucky Orange Winners Announced
The annual Arthritis New Zealand Lucky Orange Lottery 2008 was once again hugely popular and highly successful. A huge congratulation goes to the 30 lucky prize winners scattered around the country who took their share of the $86,000 prize pool. [Number... |
Volunteers get big thank you
From answering telephones to zesting up seminars on arthritis the volunteer base at Arthritis New Zealand forms a core part of the service. That is why Arthritis New Zealand is using Volunteer Awareness Week (15-21 June) to bring particular focus to this... |
Arthritis New Zealand supports MTB report
The recently released Medical Training Board report has found there is a major shortage of doctors, which Arthritis New Zealand believes will cause serious problems as the population ages.
Rheumatologists are in short supply for people living with Arthritis,... |
Medication subsidised for some, but not all
World Arthritis Day is this Sunday for which the theme is ‘think positive’. Arthritis New Zealand believes that if sufferers are given the tools to self manage their disease they will be able to do this. But they still need access to the right... |
Medicines policy major priority post-election
Recently National released its policy to increase government funding of medication subsidies by $40million in 2009-10. The extra funding proposed would help more than half a million New Zealanders, for whom arthritis is a way of life. Arthritis is the... |
Annual appeal reveals many faces of Arthritis
Arthritis takes many forms and no-one is immune by way of age or gender.
That’s why the theme chosen for the 2008 Arthritis New Zealand annual appeal, September 26 – October 3 is “The Many Faces of Arthritis”.
It features... |
Research Grants 2008
Arthritis New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to enable a better quality of life for people affected by arthritis. Arthritis New Zealand works in the areas of education, public awareness, direct support, lobbying and funding research... |
Resources
At Arthritis New Zealand we have a number of brochures on all the main types of arthritis from Rheumatoid arthritis to Ankylosing Spondylitis. You can pick one up at your local service centre, print them out from our downloand brochure page or... |
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| General Arthritis |
Allied Medical
For wheelchairs, power chairs, children's and adult's rehabilitation products and general aids to daily living - think Allied Medical.
Theircomprehensive product range offers many complementary products – all of the highest standards and specificall... |
Medicinenet
Health and Medical Information produced by doctors... |
NIAMS
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases... |
Southern Cross Health
Information Factsheets... |
QE Health
A specialised treatment centre for people with arthritis.... |
Everybody
Health Information for New Zealanders... |
| Glucosamine and Arthritis Information Centre |
| New Zealand Pain Society |
| Shared Care |
| Pfizer Animal Health New Zealand |
SimplePhone
SimplePhone specialise in providing simple and easy to use mobile phones with large buttons and easy to read text.... |
| Associated Sites |
| The Arthritis Society of Canada |
| Arthritis Care |
| Arthritis Research Campaign |
| Arthritis Australia |
| Arthritis Foundation |
| Rheumatology |
| American College of Rheumatology |
| Australian Rheumatology Association |
NZRA
New Zealand Rheumatology Association... |
Wiley InterScience - Rheumatology
For all the latest journals and research on rheumatology.... |
| Physical Activity for Arthritis |
| SPARC |
The Halberg Trust
Sporting opportunities for people with a disability.... |
| Air Cycle |
| Fibromyalgia |
Living with Fibromyalgia
Documentary film available for online purchase.... |
| National Fibromyalgia Association |
| American Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Association |
UK Fibromyalgia
Absolutely everything you need to know about Fibromyalgia.... |
New Zealand Fibromyalgia
Positive living for people with Fibromyalgia. Information and Nutraceuticals.... |
| Psoriasis |
| The Psoriasis Assocation |
PAA
The alliance for action on Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis... |
| Scleroderma |
| International Scleroderma Network |
| Scleroderma Foundation |
| Lupus |
| Lupus UK |
| Lupus Care & Support New Zealand |
| Lupus Association of NSW - Australia |
| Lupus Foundation of America |
| Lupus Trust of New Zealand |
| Sjogren\'s Syndrome (relates to lupus) |
| The Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation |
| Sjogren's Syndrome New Zealand |
Dry.org
Internet resources for Sjogren's Syndrome... |
| Osteoporosis |
| National Osteoporosis Society Online |
Exercise Resources
Here at Arthritis New Zealand we have a number of exercise videos, CDs and DVDs available for purchase.
Gentle exercise is vital to manage your arthritis successfully. These resources have been specifically designed for people with arthritis,... |
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About Arthritis
Care of Feet
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Research
Arthritis New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to enable a better quality of life for people affected by arthritis. Arthritis New Zealand works in the areas of education, public awareness, direct support, lobbying and funding research... |
How you can help
There are so many ways you can help Arthritis New Zealand, whether be by donating, volunteering your time or leaving us a bequest in your will.
Donating
Arthritis New Zealand is mainly funded by the generosity of New Zealanders. We only receive 11%... |
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Corporate Gerbera Club
We need your support to
achieve our goal!
530,000 Corporate Gerbera Club
There are now more than 530,000 New Zealanders living with arthritis.
We need you to help us reach our challenge of gaining donations of $100 from 5,300 businesses to... |
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Walk for Arthritis Appeal
Let’s Move together during the Arthritis Annual Appeal Week…
and join the WALK FOR ARTHRITIS APPEAL
21 September – 28 September 2010
We are looking for the movers and shakers of New Zealand… ok maybe just the walkers!... |
Members zone
Want to become a member of Arthritis New Zealand? Or simply renewing your subscription?
Download the form here and post it back to Arthritis New Zealand National Office or to your nearest Service Centre, or simply click the link... |
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Awards
Drumroll please....
It's that special time of the year when we are looking for nominees for our National and Regional awards which are presented to recognise the exceptional effort and contribution of noted individuals and businesses towards... |
Vacancies
Arthritis Educator
Waikato
Full-time Position
Are you a registered nurse, OT or physiotherapist looking for a change, a challenge, a different experience and a new way to use your skills? Would you like the flexibility... |
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