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Calling inspirational sportspeople with arthritis!
Friday, 18 December 2015, 4:15 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary Arthritis New Zealand will be making a one off award to acknowledge an outstanding, inspirational sportsperson who has been diagnosed with arthritis and been able to adjust and achieve reasonable goals a in their chosen ... More >>
A Big Thank You From Us On Volunteer Day
Friday, 4 December 2015, 11:41 am | Arthritis New Zealand
New Zealanders are renowned for their generosity and in 2015 alone thousands of you gave up your time to volunteer for Arthritis New Zealand. More >>
Deserving of More than Just One Day
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 3:50 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Tomorrow is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is recognised annually on the 3rd of December. The goal of 2015 is Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities. More >>
Paracetamol can also be helpful when taken as directed
Friday, 30 October 2015, 12:10 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
“Paracetamol is commonly used as a pain killer and taken as directed has many benefits for people living with arthritis” said Sandra Kirby CEO Arthritis New Zealand in response to todays Dominion Post article and New Zealand Medical Journal report. More >>
World Arthritis Day: Diagnosis, then isolation!
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 3:43 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
“Remember those with arthritis!” is Arthritis New Zealand Acting Chief Executive Rob Mitchell’s message for World Arthritis Day. More >>
Adding the Patient Voice to Treatment
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 1:59 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand is proud to be part of a world first project that seeks to incorporate the voice of people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) into clinical services and help improve treatment outcomes. People with a diagnosis of RA are invited ... More >>
Tauranga nurse takes on Polar Circle Marathon
Tuesday, 22 September 2015, 12:46 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Nicola Wearne was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 38. “At one point I was on so much medication I rattled” said Nicola. More >>
Ensuring support into the future
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 5:03 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
During Include a Charity Week Arthritis New Zealand is encouraging the 578,000 New Zealanders and their family and friends to consider leaving a bequest to Arthritis New Zealand. Bequests are important to all charities and raising awareness of the ... More >>
Does your dad need your help on Sunday?
Friday, 4 September 2015, 11:01 am | Arthritis New Zealand
Father’s Day is a special day to recognise and celebrate the role fathers play in our life. Whether it’s your Dad, step-dad, foster dad or just a special father figure who has helped you along the way, Father’s Day is your chance to say ‘Thank ... More >>
Specialist referral clearly not coping
Friday, 14 August 2015, 12:53 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
“There are more people wanting specialist visits than can be managed by District Health Boards (DHBs). The problem just won’t go away.” Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive said today. She was referring to comments made this week that thousands ... More >>
Reducing pain and increasing prevention great investment!
Friday, 22 May 2015, 2:16 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby is delighted to see an additional $12 million has been allocated to increasing elective surgery and $11m towards reducing pain and increasing prevention in yesterday’s Budget. She is now looking forward ... More >>
Finding a new normal
Friday, 8 May 2015, 4:34 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
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 ... More >>
When pain is your daily companion!
Friday, 8 May 2015, 4:03 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
For hundreds of people, mostly women, in New Zealand every day is a battle with pain. Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby today asked New Zealanders to spare a thought for people who are living with fibromyalgia, ahead of International ... More >>
Growing demand acknowledged for hip and knee surgery
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 1:08 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby today welcomed the news that more hip and knee operations have been promised. She was referring to the pre-Budget announcement by Health Minister Hon. Dr Jonathon Coleman that an extra $50 Million ... More >>
Raising awareness of vasculitis
Friday, 1 May 2015, 10:10 am | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby urges New Zealanders to become aware of a little known condition next month: vasculitis. May is Vasculitis Awareness Month. More >>
Is gout gate-crashing your Easter?
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 3:26 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby today wished everyone in New Zealand a safe and happy Easter, and suggested it would be a great time to talk about gout. More >>
New campaign offers hope for those with gout
Friday, 27 March 2015, 2:41 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Hope and treatment are available for more than 110,000 New Zealanders* who have gout, a potentially crippling form of arthritis that can strike anyone, at any time. More >>
Use painkillers with care
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 12:26 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby today urged people who use paracetamol not to be alarmed by recent reports of potential health risks. She was referring to media reports of potential risk of death, or kidney, intestinal and heart problems. More >>
Just growing pains or something more serious?
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 3:47 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
“Growing pains” are not uncommon in children, with up to 20% of children experiencing leg pain during periods of growth. However Arthritis New Zealand CEO Sandra Kirby notes for some children pain in the legs is a symptom that might need further investigation. More >>
Police vetting important for community safety
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 3:09 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand joins with other charities in calling for the government to ensure that charities can continue to access police vetting for staff and volunteers working in the community More >>
