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530,000 NZers join world to raise awareness, fight for cure
Friday, 11 October 2013, 5:27 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
“World Arthritis Day, which is celebrated every year on 12 October, provides an opportunity for those with arthritis to have their voices heard, and the opportunity to highlight some of the issues they face. More >>
International Day of Older Persons
Monday, 30 September 2013, 4:44 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby urged people to remember those older persons close to them on Tuesday 1 October, as we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons. More >>
Use your virtual wallet to support Arthritis NZ
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 1:57 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Friday 27 September is our Annual Street Day, and if you ‘don’t have any cash’ that’s ok. Use your phone and TXT ‘JOINTS’ to ‘5464’. This new programme allows you to donate and support the 530,000 New Zealanders who are living with arthritis, ... More >>
Investing in the future of New Zealanders
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 5:28 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
This week is ‘Include A Charity’ week, and Arthritis New Zealand is delighted to be a founding member of the Include A Charity Trust and work in partnership with 43 other NZ charities to promote making a will and leaving a gift to a charity. More >>
Blue Illusion supports orange
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 12:18 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand’s Chief Executive Sandra Kirby is delighted that some of the Blue Illusion stores are supporting Arthritis New Zealand’s Annual Appeal. More >>
Visit GP before stopping gout medication
Friday, 30 August 2013, 4:56 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand strongly urges people with Gout, which is a form of arthritis, not to discontinue taking their medication, for gout, without first consulting health professionals, in response to today’s New Zealand Herald article on ‘gout drug ... More >>
Not his preferred gift – but he’ll love you for it!
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 6:49 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand’s Chief Executive Sandra Kirby reminded New Zealanders to remember Dad’s health this Fathers’ Day. Especially if he has arthritis. More >>
Chronic pain major cause of health loss
Monday, 12 August 2013, 4:08 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand’s Chief Executive Sandra Kirby welcomed Dr Kieran Davis’s reference to the fact that chronic pain accounted for at least 5 per cent of the health loss recorded in the recently launched study ‘Health Loss in New Zealand’. More >>
Otago study reinforces Arthritis NZ messages
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:52 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
University of Otago Researchers have found that obesity is set to overtake smoking as the major cause of declining health by 2016. More >>
Disability is often not obvious!
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 2:01 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis is often referred to as the anonymous, non sexy condition. The challenge in raising awareness of the impact arthritis has on people’s lives is that to the public there may be no visible signs. More >>
Use it or lose it!
Friday, 26 July 2013, 12:58 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand welcomes the results of new studies that back up mounting international evidence that exercise is the most effective treatment for early osteoarthritis, Chief Executive Sandra Kirby said today. More >>
The gout trifecta
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 11:59 am | Arthritis New Zealand
New Zealand leads the world in a condition that is debilitating and incredibly painful – Gout! The incidence of gout is much higher among Māori and Pasifika men, who are also usually younger when gout first strikes. More >>
New medication options for gout
Monday, 8 July 2013, 6:07 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand welcomes the new treatment options for gout with two new medications being funded. More >>
What is scleroderma?
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:51 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Acting Chief Executive Rob Mitchell today asked people to mark World Scleroderma Day this Saturday 29 June. This day was chosen to remember the life and work of artist Paul Klee, who died on 29 June 1940, and whose work was strongly ... More >>
Amazing volunteers recognised
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:57 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand is delighted that the volunteering efforts of Kathie Smith and Matthew Wadham have been recognised in the 2013 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards. More >>
Joint Support!
Monday, 17 June 2013, 12:45 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
It is National Volunteer Week (15 - 22 June), and Arthritis New Zealand Acting Chief Executive Rob Mitchell acknowledges the thousands of volunteers who willingly donate their time to ensure the activities of Arthritis New Zealand continue. “We simply ... More >>
Keep calm, and carry on taking your meds
Friday, 31 May 2013, 3:37 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby urged people living with arthritis to stay calm and keep taking their painkilling medications. But to seek professional advice if they have any concerns. More >>
Smokers run the risk of getting rheumatoid arthritis
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 3:12 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
There are many risks associated with smoking – cancer, lung and heart disease, problems with reproduction and fertility, osteoporosis, diabetes and more. Rheumatoid arthritis must be added to this list. More >>
Exciting new partnership for Arthritis New Zealand
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:57 am | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Bupa Care Services New Zealand from June 2013. More >>
Trapped in my body – the faces of lupus
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 5:59 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand Chief Executive Sandra Kirby today asked people to mark World Lupus Day this Friday 10 May. More >>
