Epilepsy New Zealand

14/06/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. Held from 14-20 June 2026, this week is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate, and appreciate the millions of volunteers who enrich Aotearoa New Zealand.
We-Epilepsy New Zealand- would like to thank all of you who have helped support us by giving up your time to raise funds and raise awareness. You make our Purple Day in March extra special, and your willingness to spare some of your time is always appreciated. We are forever grateful 💜

13/06/2026

See the Person 👩👨
Today, Puri Hauiti, a father and teacher, shares how his son has epilepsy and how the whanau coped, which led him to become an author. He has written a series of books about Maia, who lives with Epilepsy; these sensitive and empowering stories follow Maia as he navigates life and finds courage after a sudden epilepsy diagnosis.

Our educators have some copies of one of Puri's books or go to https://maia-the-kaitiaki.myshopify.com/collections/all

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11/06/2026

See The Person 👩👨

Which is the correct answer?

11/06/2026

A Huge Thursday Thank You to Pub Charity.

One of our largest and longest funders, this year Pub Charity is supporting our educators in Northland, Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Hutt, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago!

that's a massive reach and we couldn't do it without them and their venues, running across the country to feed community funds back into their communities.

Thank You Pub Charity.

https://www.pubcharitylimited.org.nz/

09/06/2026

See The Person 👩👨
We have asked you to share your experiences- not those diagnosed with epilepsy, but the people around them. Family members, friends or colleagues. We want to thank Sue today for sharing her thoughts and experiences.
If you would like to submit a video, our link is still open for a little while.
Submit your video by clicking on this link https://vocalnest.parkcreative.nz/seetheperson
It's not difficult, and you can re-record it if you're not happy with the first take.

08/06/2026

What's On in Invercargill Library Next Week ❓

Finding the Doctors expensive? Want a quick free health check-up? Pop along between 103.0am to 4pm -June 16,17,18th for a quick check-up. See the poster for details.

07/06/2026

SEE THE PERSON 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦

05/06/2026

Have Your Say🔊

Public submissions are now being called for Disability Support Services Bill. The closing date for submissions is 1.00pm on Friday, 12 June 2026The Disability Support Services Bill proposes a new legislative framework for disability support services (DSS). Click on the Link below to read more and put in your submission

In overview, the objectives of the bill are to:

1, Set out the purpose of DSS and provide an authorising framework for DSS system policy settings and funding, that: Aims to improve consistency, fairness and transparency of decision making. Clarifies that responsibility for the care of disabled people rests with family and whānau where appropriate.
2, Clarify existing employment relationships within the DSS system if a disabled person employs a carer.
3,Respond to the Crown’s fiscal and litigation risk following the Supreme Court judgment regarding paid family care in Fleming v Attorney-General [2025].

Public submissions are now being invited on this Bill

04/06/2026

What's On In Southland?

Have you got time? Do you have a flashy car or truck to help out on the day? Please see the poster for contact details.

For others in the area, save the date for your diary.

02/06/2026

See The Person

We're inviting family, friends, and colleagues to join our “See The Person Campaign.” Through their answers to our questions, we aim to illuminate the impact of epilepsy on those connected to individuals with the condition. While many think they understand epilepsy, true insight often grows when you personally know someone living with it.