Media Releases
Arthritis camp an exciting challenge for Pahiatua boy
At first, Carmen and her husband Gavin thought the crunchy noises in their son’s hands were nothing to worry about. Then they noticed 10-year-old Wayde was having trouble tying his shoelaces. A keen rugby player, he started hanging back a little, struggling to catch...
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Camp caters for kids with arthritis
Twelve-year-old Rotorua girl, India Heron, is looking forward to “feeling normal” at a children’s camp designed especially for kids like her at the end of February. India has arthritis. It makes her joints sore and stiff and stops her doing her favourite things, like...
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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...
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Free phone support in Waikato from Arthritis NZ
People with arthritis in the Waikato DHB area now have access to personalised telephone coaching 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...
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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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Elective surgery only one option for people with arthritis
Arthritis New Zealand says the increase in elective surgery announced by the Prime Minister today needs to be matched with early intervention and treatment to reduce the pain and suffering of people living with arthritis. Arthritis New Zealand’s Chief Executive,...
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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...
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New health service helps people with osteoarthritis
A new online programme available in your area is helping people manage their osteoarthritis and share with others who have the condition.
The programme, called MOA (Managing OsteoArthritis), provides access to an online community and a personal health coach. People can also track their mood or symptoms, keep a food and exercise diary, and access other information and resources via the web and mobile app.
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“More please” – New arthritis specialist is welcome, but not enough
Palmerston North Hospital has employed a new rheumatologist, bringing much-needed relief to patients suffering from chronic pain. MidCentral District Health Board confirmed a female rheumatologist would be starting in late July.
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Arthritis won’t slow down trail-blazing marathon runner Nicola Wearne
Fresh from a marathon at the top of the world, extreme athlete Nicola Wearne is already dreaming about her next adventure. The Tauranga mother of two, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 38, has just completed the Everest Marathon, a “brutal” run from...
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