Emma’s journey with arthritis

Emma’s journey with arthritis

  “You don’t realise how much you need to use your hands until they are affected by arthritis.” Emma is one of over 100,000 New Zealanders with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a diagnosis she received at age 21. Emma Ward “I was sitting an exam at university,” she...

Arthritis numbers rise

More New Zealanders than ever are living with arthritis – around 647,000 adults. Latest Ministry of Health figures show 17 percent of adults have arthritis, up from 15 percent in 2011/12. Half of adults aged over 75 have the condition, which often leads to chronic...

Philip Kearney appointed as new CE

Our new CEO It is with great pleasure we announce the appointment of Philip Kearney as the Chief Executive Officer at Arthritis New Zealand. Philip’s many accomplishments include his roles as Director, Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Otago,...

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