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Adenomyosis Awareness Month To Highlight Misunderstood Condition
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 1:39 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand
This month is about raising understanding of the condition, supporting people to seek help, and ensuring they do not have to endure severe symptoms in silence. More >>
Your Story Shaping Our Future – Endometriosis Awareness Month Begins
Monday, 2 March 2026, 10:53 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand Chief Executive Tanya Cooke says the theme recognises that endometriosis is not just a health issue. More >>
Endometriosis New Zealand Seeks Pharmac Funding For Visanne And Ryeqo
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 9:12 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis affects an estimated 120,000 people in Aotearoa New Zealand, causing chronic pain, fatigue, fertility challenges and a profound impact on quality of life. More >>
Endometriosis NZ Urges Adoption Of New Clinical Guideline
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 12:45 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand
The new RANZCOG guideline recommends the use of non-invasive imaging such as pelvic ultrasound as a first-line diagnostic tool, moving away from the reliance on diagnostic laparoscopy, which has long contributed to excessive wait times for diagnosis in ... More >>
Research Launched Into Impacts Of Endometriosis In NZ
Monday, 30 June 2025, 1:32 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand
Titled Barriers and Facilitators of Endometriosis Care in Aotearoa New Zealand, the research will involve a series of short surveys running from June 2025 to March 2026, exploring topics such as diagnosis, treatment, work, education, finances, and patient More >>
Chronic Pain From Endometriosis Demands Action
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:14 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand
"A National Action Plan would also help ensure non-invasive diagnostic tools and a greater range of treatments are prioritised, and access is equitable," says Endometriosis New Zealand Chief Executive Tanya Cooke. More >>
Desogestrel Funding A Major Boost For Endometriosis Patients
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 2:11 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand
"Pharmac's decision is a vital step towards ensuring that every person with endometriosis can access desogestrel, regardless of their financial situation." More >>
Delays To Diagnoses Increase For Endometriosis Patients
Monday, 5 August 2024, 9:23 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
The average delay to diagnosis for those with endometriosis in New Zealand has reached almost 10 years – that’s a decade from first symptoms until endometriosis is confirmed, according to new research. More >>
Largest Ever Endometriosis Study Identifies Patient Priorities
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:23 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
A groundbreaking study into endometriosis patients and supporters in Aotearoa New Zealand has identified three areas for future research that can help improve the healthcare outcomes for individuals with endometriosis. More >>
Workplace Programme Launched To Help Organisations Support Employees With Endometriosis
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 9:00 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) has launched a workplace programme for organisations to better support employees with endometriosis. Workplaces have a responsibility to prioritise the health and wellbeing of their employees. More >>
Endometriosis New Zealand Kicks Off Awareness Month With A Call To "Live Well Together"
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:44 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Today marks day one of International Endometriosis Awareness Month, observed annually in March. This is an important time for raising awareness about endometriosis and its impact on individuals worldwide as a condition that is estimated to affect more ... More >>
Endometriosis NZ Calls For Bipartisan Support For National Endometriosis Action Plan Following Labour Party Commitment
Sunday, 17 September 2023, 5:48 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling for parties from across the political spectrum to follow the Labour Party's lead and commit to implementing a national action plan for endometriosis. "We're pleased the Labour Party is acknowledging ... More >>
Action Must Follow Release Of Aotearoa New Zealand's First Women's Health Strategy
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 11:35 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling for government action to follow the release of Aotearoa New Zealand's first Women's Health Strategy developed by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health. The strategy was released yesterday, referencing endometriosis ... More >>
Endometriosis New Zealand Calls For National Endometriosis Action Plan
Friday, 17 March 2023, 10:15 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling for a national action plan for endometriosis as part of its submission on the proposed Women’s Health Strategy being developed by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health. “We’re calling for Manatū Hauora to follow ... More >>
Endometriosis New Zealand Farewells Founder Deborah Bush MNZM, QSM
Friday, 1 April 2022, 9:32 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
For over 35 years Deborah Bush has led Endometriosis New Zealand to be at the forefront of internationally recognized services and programmes. Deborah was farewelled in March by the organisation she co-founded. In 1985, along with Margaret McKenzie and ... More >>
Kiwis Encouraged To Take On An Endo Challenge This Endometriosis Awareness Month
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 9:47 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling on Kiwis to take part in an Endo Challenge to raise awareness of the disease and support the estimated 200 million people affected globally. Endometriosis is a chronic ... More >>
Endometriosis New Zealand Welcomes Four New Board Members
Monday, 15 November 2021, 12:49 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand, Aotearoa’s national endometriosis organisation, has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board - Dr Michael Wynn-Williams, Dr Nicola Ngawati, Sandra Matthews and Felicity Evans. CEO Tanya Cooke, who joined ... More >>
Anger Over Government “Side-lining” The Health Of Hundreds Of Women During COVID
Monday, 28 September 2020, 11:07 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand is speaking out on behalf of hundreds of New Zealand women and girls who’ve suffered from a lack of diagnosis and treatment during COVID-19. “During the seven-week lockdown alone we received cries for help from 568 women ... More >>
Endometriosis NZ Chief Executive a Queens Honour recipient
Friday, 9 June 2017, 9:18 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Deborah Bush, Chief Executive Officer for Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ), has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) during the annual ceremony over the long-weekend for her services to women’s health. More >>
Global recognition for work with endometriosis
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 11:56 am | Endometriosis New Zealand
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) has reinforced its position as a global leader in endometriosis education and management, with the appointment of the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Bush QSM, to the World Endometriosis Society board ... More >>
