National Meningitis Trust of NZ - Latest News [Page 2]
Call for Newborns to Have Access toVaccine
Monday, 8 May 2006, 10:40 am | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
New Zealand children are at risk of contracting a life-threatening form of meningitis due to the lack of a Government funded vaccination program commonly available in a host of other countries including Australia, the U.S and the U.K. More >>
Hundreds Join The Meningitis Trust And Waddle
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 9:44 am | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
Hundreds of children, grown ups and even a few duck look a likes, waddled and toddled their way from Auckland Zoo round Western Springs to MOTAT last Sunday in the Meningitis Trust’s first large Auckland Toddle Waddle. More >>
Toddle Waddle round the Springs
Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 5:13 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
If round the bays sounds like too much hard work….then don’t despair……come and join the Meningitis Trust and Toddle Waddle your way through Western Springs! More >>
Toddle Waddle round the Springs
Tuesday, 22 February 2005, 2:00 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
After much anticipation Toddle Waddle is back and this year the Meningitis Trust is inviting Aucklanders to put their best foot forward and join them in the largest Toddle Waddle ever to hit Auckland. More >>
Meningitis Trust Toddle Waddle
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 9:28 am | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
After much anticipation Toddle Waddle is back! The Meningitis Trust are calling on all playgroups, kindergartens, childminders, nannies and parents to join us now to take part in this fun sponsored walk for children and their carers which will take ... More >>
Be aware of the signs of meningitis
Monday, 22 November 2004, 3:50 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
Parents are warned to remain vigilant as a toddler is hospitalized suffering from meningococcal disease. More >>
Amazing response as Thunderbirds are Go!
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 5:25 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
Thunderbird mania swept the country as Meningitis Trust Thunderbirds badges launched out of The Warehouse stores throughout the country as fans flocked to collect the 5 rescue vehicles from the recent movie. More >>
Thunderbirds Mania
Friday, 22 October 2004, 3:41 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
Thunderbird mania is sweeping the country as Meningitis Trust Thunderbirds badges are literally flying out of The Warehouse stores nationwide. Over 15,000 badges have been sold in less than a week, a phenomenal start to the campaign which runs until ... More >>
Meningitis Trust Awards First Financial Grant
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 1:49 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
The Meningitis Trust has awarded its first financial support grant to improve the quality of life for someone whose life has been turned upside down by meningococcal disease. The recipient of the grant Gae Sinclair from Rotorua has received funding ... More >>
Delighted supporter wins Freedom Air Tickets
Thursday, 30 September 2004, 5:15 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
After much anticipation the Meningitis Trust is delighted to announce the winner of the competition run in conjunction with Freedom Air through this year’s Fight for Life website. More >>
Families To Directly Benefit From Fight For Life
Thursday, 12 August 2004, 11:28 am | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
The Meningitis Trust pledges its commitment to supporting those who have suffered meningitis and meningococcal disease throughout New Zealand, following a cash injection of $833,000 from the Schick Quattro Fight for Life event. More >>
Meningitis Trust welcomes vaccination campaign
Friday, 9 July 2004, 4:44 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
The Meningitis Trust fully supports the Ministry of Health's new vaccination programme and is solidly behind efforts to tackle the cause of the disease. More >>
Meningitis Awareness Week 8TH-15TH JUNE 2004
Wednesday, 9 June 2004, 10:57 am | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
Meningitis is every parent’s nightmare. It can kill within hours and no one knows where or whom it will strike next. Each year hundreds of people get meningitis and meningococcal disease, many die, many more are left with devastating side effects. More >>
National charity launches meningitis helpline
Monday, 14 July 2003, 5:57 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
The Meningitis Trust today launched a 24-hour meningitis Helpline providing free information and support to people throughout New Zealand. More >>
Meningitis Trust Active In Distressing Times
Friday, 11 July 2003, 3:55 pm | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
Four deaths within the last three weeks have caused the National Meningitis Trust of NZ to redouble its efforts to raise awareness about meningococcal disease. More >>
Meningitis Trust Active In Supporting Waiouru
Monday, 7 July 2003, 11:23 am | National Meningitis Trust of NZ
The Meningitis Trust made a presentation to a community meeting in Waiouru on Friday, aimed at informing the local community about meningitis and how to reduce the risk of contracting the disease. More >>