Member of the Neurological Alliance NZ. We are the National Advisory on ME in Aotearoa/New Zealand. With four decades of knowledge and experience, we are the trusted leaders in ME research, representation, and education. Our expertise comes from a reputable medical team of advisors, including a world renowned expert and MNZM recipient, a fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners (RNZ
CGP) and a network of academic researchers, clinicians, and representatives from the ME community. The executive committee comprises experts in their respective fields for governance, policy, leadership, representation, and education. Always a trail-blazer, it was the first ME charity of its kind in the world, established in 1980, as ANZMES, to provide support, information dissemination, and representation, achieving past outcomes through dedication, passion, time, and knowledge of lived experience. Today, the
organisation leads as a RNZCGP Continuing Medical Education (CME) Registered Provider, proud funder and generator of vital research, and steward of the community voice. We continue to disseminate evidence-based information nationally, and represent the ME voice globally through advocacy and leadership, as a founding member of the World ME Alliance. ANZMES latest education programme for health professionals – Know M.E. – is a video podcast and news series featuring up-to-date, evidence based research and information on ME and Post COVID Conditions. ANZMES is also a member of the Neurological Alliance, Access Matters, DPA NZ, Carers Alliance, and the Long COVID Alliance. ME is also known as . It was known in NZ as Tapanui flu. On this page, you will find a range of useful information about /CFS, , and for people living with these conditions, and for their whānau/families, caregivers, friends, and medical professionals. It is an evolving page so be sure to like or follow us for updates.
