Free phone support in Waikato from Arthritis NZ
People with arthritis in the Waikato DHB area now have access to personalised telephone support from Arthritis New Zealand. The service is designed to help people manage their pain and other symptoms, improve their quality of life and slow the progression of the...
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,...
Teens to get on-board Spirit of Adventure’s Inspiration Voyage
Are you a physically-challenged teen looking for adventure? If you're aged between 16-20 and meet the medical criteria, you might be eligible to join the Spirit of Adventure's Inspiration Voyage in February 2018. This special 5-day voyage brings 30 young people...
Arthritis medications need funding too
Arthritis New Zealand today expressed concern that medications that are waiting for Pharmac funding could be overlooked because of publicity about new treatments. Ninety-four medicines are currently waiting for a pharmaceutical schedule listing by Pharmac following...
Volunteers wanted for gout app study
Gout study: We want to find out which mobile phone apps for gout are the most engaging, effective and fun for patients to use.
Dominic talks about having Ankylosing Spondylitis
While preparing for a live performance, a poet reflects on his losing battle with a degenerative bone disease. #Losing is a portrait of an artist in conflict: conflict with himself. Dominic Hoey, formerly known as rapper Tourettes, is battling an incurable bone...
Help us with our ongoing campaigning for accessible packaging this election year
The ability to open packaging easily is an ongoing challenge for people with arthritis. We frequently have stories shared with us. It is clear that there are difficulties across a range of products and with different kinds of packaging. We know there are particular difficulties with tear open packaging, milk containers, medication and tight lids on jars.
2017: Time to speak up about arthritis during election year!
We are preparing for election year and asking all of our supporters to join us in working to make arthritis a major health issue for current and aspiring politicians. We know the facts: 624,000 adults have a diagnosis of arthritis in New Zealand ( Ministry of Health...
AGM registration information
Attn: Arthritis New Zealand members As members of Arthritis New Zealand one of our rights, and responsibilities, is the ability to nominate and vote for members of the Governing Body. I am fortunate that our current Governing Body is of a very high calibre– and that...
Lupus: Finding a new normal
Imagine at 19 years of age being told you have Lupus. You may feel some relief that your years of pain and confusion now have a name. That was Helen’s first thought. For her diagnosis mean treatment from the pain, tremors, pins and needles in her limbs, but to the...