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River reflections

It was so quiet and peaceful on the river this morning. The weather wasn’t brilliant, requiring the Swanndri for ...

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

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

Mobility parking… a perk you really don’t want!

Yes, I know I am young and to you I look perfectly healthy sitting inside my car. I can see it in your eyes – you ...

All in a day’s work

Oh bother, it’s time; and, look, outside it’s dark and raining again. No, it’s hail too, wow, it must be cold, time

No one said it would be easy

This blog takes six hours to write up, on average. During the working week I spend a total of 56 hours at home, ...

Kylie Frost: Dinner won’t cook itself, but how do I open all of the product packaging?

It is 6 o'clock at night and I have finally finished work for the day. I head to the fridge to check what I can ...

Never let the bastard (arthritis) win

The iciness quickly cut through to the bone as I walked to the beach. Then the pain transferred to the cutting of razor sharp edges of oyster shells and dull bites of stones on bones as they hit pressure points of my feet.

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 ...

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 ...

Arthritis medications need funding too

Arthritis New Zealand today expressed concern that medications that are waiting for Pharmac funding could be ...

Dominic talks about having Ankylosing Spondylitis

While preparing for a live performance, a poet reflects on his losing battle with a degenerative bone ...

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