News and Media
Your arthritis questions answered by a GP
Frequently Asked Questions about where your general practitioner fits in your health team – an interview with Dr Emma Dunning, GP, Healthify.
Arthritis, medication, and the sun
The interaction of arthritis, medications to control arthritis and sun sensitivity is not clear, and reactions between medications and the sun vary.
Lupus SLE incidence and prevalence studied for first time in 40 years
Arthritis NZ Lupus/SLE Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Update: Incidence and prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus SLE) in New Zealand from the national administrative datasets.
A day in the life of Tory
A day in the life of Tory our Arthritis Assist Team Leader who helps people with arthritis to manage their condition and live well.
My JIA Journey journal launched for children with arthritis
Discover the inspiring My JIA Journey journal launched by Arthritis NZ. Created by dedicated youth leaders, this resource is a tool for children and young adults facing arthritis or autoimmune conditions in Aotearoa. Experience unity, shared wisdom, and moving speeches from the launch event. Join a supportive community dedicated to improving lives and offering a beacon of hope for those on their journey with arthritis in New Zealand.
World Fruit and Vegetable Day
20 October is World Fruit and Vegetable Day, celebrated by 30 nations of AIAM5, a global Alliance of Associations that promotes fruit and vegetable consumption and the 5-a-day movement.
Arthritis Assist visits Southland
Southland trip - a journey of health, community, and inspiration. Arthritis NZ visited Dunedin, Gore, and Invercargill to engage with health professionals and community groups to promote Arthritis Assist.
Youth leader receives prestigious awards from University of Canterbury
by Georgie-Anne Cox
"Remember, your diagnosis does not define you!"
I was honoured to accompany one of our ...
Resilience through pain and rheumatoid arthritis
Growing up with rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager wasn’t easy for Rhianna. This is a story of resilience through pain and arthritis.
How to use our breath to control stress and reduce pain
by Tracey Kellett
The breath and stress: when we are responding to stress, our breathing pattern changes and ...
Hand pain sparks a successful business idea
by Alyson Harris, owner of Elite Left Limited
Around the age of 40, I began experiencing symptoms of ...
AGM 2023 to be held online
The 2023 FY Annual General Meeting for Arthritis NZ - Mateponapona Aotearoa will be held online on Wednesday 29 November.
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