2019 Children's Camp
The 2019 Children’s Camp will take place from 1 to 3 March in Matamata. Children, their caregivers and siblings attend the Arthritis New Zealand camp for children with JIA and other rheumatological conditions – a weekend filled with fun and information.
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Our “new” website is only a few months old and we continue to work to improve it to make it more useful and user-friendly. We welcome continuous feedback on the quality of our website. Please complete the survey or write to us in the field available.
Call For Support
If you have arthritis, you’ll know how painful and tiring it can be. We’re here for you! This is where you’ll find the information, advice and support you need to help you manage your arthritis and live a productive and fulfilling life. Call 0800 663 463 now!
Manage Arthritis
Exercise and physical activity are among the most important things you can do to manage your arthritis. Regular exercise can reduce pain, prevent your symptoms from worsening and improve your everyday function. Find more ways to manage your arthritis.
Looking for Support
Find a support group in your area or start a new support group if your area doesn’t have one. If you prefer the digital space then join one of our online support groups on Facebook and share experiences with other people who are living with arthritis.
2019 Children's Camp
The 2019 Children’s Camp will take place from 1 to 3 March in Matamata. Children, their caregivers and siblings attend the Arthritis New Zealand camp for children with JIA and other rheumatological conditions – a weekend filled with fun and information.
Give us Feedback
Our “new” website is only a few months old and we continue to work to improve it to make it more useful and user-friendly. We welcome continuous feedback on the quality of our website. Please complete the survey or write to us in the field available.
Call For Support
If you have arthritis, you’ll know how painful and tiring it can be. We’re here for you! This is where you’ll find the information, advice and support you need to help you manage your arthritis and live a productive and fulfilling life. Call 0800 663 463 now!
Manage Arthritis
Exercise and physical activity are among the most important things you can do to manage your arthritis. Regular exercise can reduce pain, prevent your symptoms from worsening and improve your everyday function. Find more ways to manage your arthritis.
Looking for Support
Find a support group in your area or start a new support group if your area doesn’t have one. If you prefer the digital space then join one of our online support groups on Facebook and share experiences with other people who are living with arthritis.
If you have arthritis, you’ll know how painful and tiring it can be.
But you’re not alone – more than 647,000 New Zealanders are affected by arthritis.
And we’re here for you! This is where you’ll find the information, advice and support you need to help you manage your arthritis and live a productive and fulfilling life.
Have a look at the latest Arthritis Facts for NZ
DO YOU HAVE A WILL?
Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to ensure the cause you support can continue to improve the life of every person affected by arthritis. Think of it as leaving a legacy that will make a difference to generations of New Zealanders beyond your lifetime.
WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?
and how we can support you to manage the pain
People of all ages can get arthritis. It is a chronic condition with no cure but can be treated and managed effectively.
Pain and stiffness are the most common symptoms. Arthritis can involve almost any part of the body, most often the knee, hip, spine and other weight-bearing joints, but also smaller joints like fingers and toes. Some types of arthritis affect the skin and internal organs as well as joints.
WHAT IS GOUT ARTHRITIS?
and how we can support you to manage the pain
Gout arthritis is the second most common form of arthritis in New Zealand and more prevalent here than anywhere else in the world. Māori and Pasifika people are particularly affected, mainly due to genetic factors.
My journey with arthritis - Greg's Story
I began to experience early symptoms of osteoarthritis when I was 24 years old. My knees ached continually, with occasional stronger and sharper pain. I was an active young man and played a variety of sports …
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The shameful treatment of gout arthritis
Most of what we think we know about gout isn’t right, says Leanne Te Karu, a prescribing pharmacist working in Turangi and Papakura. And that has painful and often dire consequences for those who suffer from it — many of them Māori and Pacific people. The article was...
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2018
ANNUAL REVIEW
now available
We are excited to announce the release of our 2018 Annual Review. For those of you on our mailing list you will be recieving a copy in the mail. You are also able to read and download a copy right here on our website.
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