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Parkinson’s Is The Fastest Growing Neurological Condition In The World
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 3:55 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
This April, Parkinson’s New Zealand Charitable Trust (PNZCT) is asking New Zealand to show their support for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s during its annual Red Tulip Appeal. PNZCT is the only national charity dedicated to supporting the person ... More >>
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 9:48 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson’s New Zealand is raising funds for the 10,000 New Zealanders who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. That’s 1 in every 500 Kiwis. More >>
Starts World Parkinson’s Day April 11 – 13.
Wednesday, 10 April 2019, 11:28 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
Over 2000 people will attend INSIGHT 2019, the world’s largest online event for Parkinson’s when it kicks off on World Parkinson’s Day, Thursday 11 April, 2019. The Online Summit is an inclusive event, with people with Parkinson’s, their carers ... More >>
Dance for PD is coming to NZ
Friday, 24 August 2018, 10:22 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson’s New Zealand is proud to partner with Dance for PD Australia to help spread the word of this world renowned programme. Lead by Dance for PD Australia’s director, Erica Rose Jeffrey, there will be a training workshop for potential Dance ... More >>
Landmark decision by Veterans’ Affairs
Friday, 6 October 2017, 6:25 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
Landmark decision by Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Affairs’ New Zealand has recognised that Parkinson’s is linked to a toxic solvent used within the Navy, both on ships and on shore, and will now be paying disability compensation. The Royal New Zealand ... More >>
200 years closer to a cure for Parkinson’s
Monday, 10 April 2017, 4:28 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
It’s been 200 years since English physician James Parkinson first described the condition named after him in An Essay on the Shaking Palsy. Since 1817, major advances have been made in Parkinson’s research, including the development of various medications ... More >>
Parkinson’s Awareness Week – on Screen and on the Streets
Thursday, 27 October 2016, 4:50 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
Media Release Parkinson’s New Zealand 27 October 2016 Parkinson’s Awareness Week – on Screen and on the Streets Parkinson’s New Zealand is encouraging people to join them for their Parkinson’s Awareness Week 1-7 November to raise awareness ... More >>
Parkinson’s NZ says a huge thank you to volunteers
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 10:15 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
“Many people living with Parkinson’s would have a very difference experience of our service if it was not for strong volunteer support,” says Deirdre O’Sullivan, Parkinson’s New Zealand Chief Executive. More >>
Muhammad Ali was a champion at raising Parkinson’s Awareness
Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 11:34 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
Many New Zealanders remember Muhammad Ali as the greatest boxer of all time. But for people living with Parkinson’s he had an extra title of ‘Parkinson’s Champion’. More >>
Parkinson’s Raising Money and Awareness on the Big Screen
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 10:37 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
An award-winning commercial about the damage Parkinson’s does to the connection between people’s brains and bodies will run in more than 360 cinemas nationwide during Parkinson’s Awareness Week (1 to 7 November). More >>
Parkinsons NZ excited about success of living cell research
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 2:57 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinsons New Zealand is excited about the results of Living Cell Technologies’ (LCT) trial involving NZ pig cells in the treatment of Parkinson’s. More >>
Every day is Parkinson’s Day for People with Parkinson’s.
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 4:17 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
World Parkinsons Day (WPD) is celebrated every year and is dedicated to raising awareness about Parkinson’s and the impact this condition has on people’s lives. More >>
“Shifting Gears” – The ride for Parkinson’s continues
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 2:41 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
1 Ducati bike, 4000+Kms to ride, awareness and money to raise and 1 hell of a guy! More >>
Parkinson’s visual art and poetry competition announced
Friday, 19 September 2014, 3:19 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
A nationwide art competition encouraging New Zealanders to think out loud about what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s disease has been launched today by Parkinson’s New Zealand in advance of Parkinson’s Awareness Week 1-7 November. More >>
Kanye West lyrics offensive to people with Parkinsons'
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 12:38 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson’s New Zealand is joining other Parkinson’s organisations around the world voicing their concern about the lyrics of Kanye West’s latest song Yeezus. The lyrics feature the line “get this bitch shaking like Parkinson’s” in reference ... More >>
Inspirational people with Parkinson’s sought
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 11:11 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson’s New Zealand is marking its 30th Anniversary by recognising the contribution people with Parkinson’s make in the community and the volunteers who make our Society great. More >>
I live with Parkinson’s
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 11:32 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
Imagine being unable to change a light bulb. Imagine needing help to shower. Imagine the little things in life becoming beyond your reach. Nearly 10,000 New Zealander’s live with Parkinson’s. So do their families, friends and co-workers. From 1-7 November, ... More >>
Parkinson’s Awareness Week Launched at Parliament
Monday, 2 November 2009, 12:08 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson’s Awareness Week from 1 to 7 November 2009 was marked by the launch of multilingual pamphlets at Parliament on 29 October. ‘Korero Mai – Speak to me’ is the theme of this year’s Awareness Week. This initiative will see Parkinson’s ... More >>
Parkinson’s disease knows no language barriers
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 12:28 pm | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson’s Awareness Week from 1 to 7 November 2009 will be marked by the launch of pamphlets in the 10 most commonly spoken languages in New Zealand. The theme ‘Korero Mai – Speak to me’ will see Parkinson’s New Zealand, and their 20 divisions ... More >>
Parkinson’s Awareness Week Launches at Parliament
Friday, 23 October 2009, 11:34 am | Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson’s Awareness Week from 1 to 7 November 2009 will be marked by the launch of multilingual pamphlets at Parliament on 29 October. More >>
