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Articles02 Sept 2026A patient’s perspective on what to expect at your first rheumatology appointment
Your first rheumatology appointment can feel daunting. This patient-focused guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, what questions to ask and how to make the most of your appointment. …Read more -
Articles02 Sept 2026Taking gout awareness to the workplace
A workplace gout awareness and screening event at Auckland Airport helped workers learn about gout, check their uric acid levels and connect with ongoing healthcare support. …Read more -
Articles02 Sept 2026Movement, music and connection in Palmerston North
Join us in Palmerston North, where movement, music and connection come together. Discover the local weekly movement class and water-based exercise sessions offering welcoming, adaptable ways to keep active and connect with others. …Read more -
Articles02 Sept 2026“It’s a powerful example of the difference one bequest can make”
See how one generous bequest helped transform lupus research in New Zealand, and learn about our special Wills Month offer this September. …Read more -
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Articles02 Sept 2026Learning to live well with rheumatoid arthritis and everything it throws at you
Donna shares what decades of living with rheumatoid arthritis have taught her about pain, fatigue, pacing, self-management and finding ways to live well. …Read more -
Articles02 Sept 2026Health Coach Corner: Spring Start a new micro-habit
This month, Arthritis NZ Health Coach Becs shares a simple spring challenge: start one small movement micro-habit that fits easily into your everyday routine. …Read more -
Articles02 Sept 2026Naturally Curious - Linda’s calming cuppa
Discover Linda Caddick’s calming herbal tea using chamomile, rose and lavender, plus learn a little about how these herbs have traditionally been used to support relaxation and wellbeing. …Read more -
Articles05 Aug 2026“I was 22 – it was challenging navigating the diagnosis at such a young age”: Sasha’s story
Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just 22, Sasha shares how she learned to manage her condition, stay active and turn her experience into helping others live well with arthritis. …Read more -
Articles05 Aug 2026Whānau Voice Project
Read the Whānau Voice report, sharing the experiences of whānau Māori living with stroke and gout and opportunities to improve equitable care and support. …Read more -
Articles05 Aug 2026Getting your voice into the halls of power
Advocacy helps ensure the voices of people living with arthritis are heard. Find out how Arthritis NZ is working to influence change and how you can help make a difference. …Read more