MND in New Zealand

There are around 300 of us with MND at any one time.

MND Association

Supporting New Zealanders, their families and friends with motor neurone disease

What is MND?

Motor Neurone Disease stops the nerve cells that control the body’s movement from sending messages to muscles.

The strength of friends

Support and fundraising for people with MND

MND in New Zealand

“Making the most of living with MND”

Check out a friendly support group on this website – ‘Support Groups’ or set one up in your local area

Tell us your story – Our Community: Living life to the full with MND

Motor Neurone Disease Association NZ

The Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand (MNDA), is a not for profit organisation with the purpose of supporting people with Motor Neurone Disease and their carers in dealing with this demanding disease.  The help we provide is largely through information, practical advice and emotional support direct into peoples’ homes and by phone, email and support groups.  To achieve all of this, The MND Association has just 7 part-time fieldworkers across the country who work to ensure that those with Motor Neurone Disease do not fall between the gap of the  range of service providers on whom their survival and comfort depends.

We aim to:

  • co-ordinate and provide up-to-date information
  • provide emotional, social and practical support
  • advocate for the needs of people living with MND
  • develop awareness and understanding of MND
  • encourage research

A warm “Hello!” from the team at MND Association

Kia ora e te whanau o te ao whanui.

Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa

Nau mai haere mai ki ta matou whatarangi.

He tino hirahira tenei roopu tautoko i nga whanau katoa, kua pangia e tenei mate ka awhina ki nga korero tohutohu, ka hapai hoki i te whanau Motor Neurone Disease Association me nga kaitiaki hoki.     

 Thank you for visiting our Motor Neurone Disease Association website.

An open invitation and special welcome is extended to all our visitors. 

We offer advice, information and emotional support to people with Motor Neurone disease, their family and carers. 

Whakatauki

Ma te whakatu, ka mohio                When we are shown, we come to know

Ma te mohio, ka marama                  When we know, we come to understand

Ma te marama, ka ora                      When we understand, all will be well