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Whanganui Support Group marks 20 years of community support
The Whanganui Support Group has marked its 20th anniversary — a milestone that speaks to the commitment and care of its members and volunteers over the years.
Gout education in Ōtaki
Arthritis NZ were invited by Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki, a local NGO based in Ōtaki to facilitate a session on gout arthritis.
Preparing for knee replacement surgery
In the lead-up to your surgery, you might want to consider ways to prepare yourself and your home for the procedure and the recovery period afterwards.
Families Camp 2025: Connection, learning, and fun
Familes Camp 2025 was once again a huge success. The weekend was filled with laughter, learning, and lasting friendships.
How can an exercise physiologist help people with arthritis?
An Exercise Physiologist specialises in designing safe and effective exercise programmes tailored to individual needs, especially for those with long term conditions such as arthritis.
Gout and kidney disease
Gout and kidney disease create a vicious cycle: gout can damage the kidneys, while kidney disease makes gout worse. Early screening, lifestyle changes, and careful medication management are essential to preventing complications.
Improving health outcomes for Pacific and Māori communities at the 2025 Pasifika Festival
Arthritis NZ, ProCare, and Diabetes NZ joined forces at the 2025 Pasifika Festival to promote healthier lifestyles for Pacific and Māori populations.
Can we reduce the burden of knee injuries and osteoarthritis in New Zealand?
Knee injuries, particularly those caused by sports, are a major contributor to osteoarthritis in New Zealand. The latest research suggests that early intervention and targeted management strategies could reduce their long-term impact.
Bringing health checks to the community – a collective approach
Arthritis NZ attended alongside several other health-focused non-profits, all working together to provide essential health education.
Why Teens Camp is life-changing for youth with arthritis
Teens Camp is a place where friendships extend far beyond a single weekend, where support is unwavering, and where each camper leaves with a heart fuller than when they arrived.
Māori and Pasifika health equity a focus in $420K research grants
The funded projects represent approximately $420,000 in research investment and address critical areas relevant to people living with gout arthritis (gout), osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE/lupus).
Arthritis NZ Annual Review 2023-2024
The Arthritis NZ Mateponapona Aotearoa Annual Review looks a little different this year as we opted to showcase it
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