Parkinson's New Zealand

17/09/2026

Kia ora,

Thanks to Dr Barry Snow who presented our webinar on Parkinson's Meds and Me last week.

This is a webinar you'll want to watch.

My Parkinson's Meds and Me webinar with Dr Barry Snow will answer s...

14/09/2026

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It's Māori Language Week.

The theme for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026 is "Ake, Ake, Ake – A Forever Language," focusing specifically on Te Reo Towns (Tāone Reo Māori).

Kia kaha te Reo Māori!
https://www.reomaori.co.nz/

31/08/2026

Join us on Thursday 10th September from 1-2pm for our upcoming webinar on My Parkinson’s meds and me.

This webinar with Neurologist Barry Snow will answer some of the most common questions you have about Parkinson’s medications.

Dr Barry Snow's wealth of experience includes up-to date and expert knowledge of dopamine agonists, MAO-B and COMT inhibitors, apomorphine pumps, newer treatments available overseas, and medications that may help with insomnia and REM sleep behaviour disorder.

During this webinar Dr Snow will also explain the differences between Madopar and Sinemet, slow-release medicines, levodopa dosage and the effects of protein on levodopa.

Register now.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9617876064118/WN_UTlKUFKTSF2dIRxGmV33lw

30/08/2026

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If you’re in Hawke’s Bay on Sunday September 13th how about attending Runway for a Reason?!

Discover and bid on exceptional Wearable Art from acclaimed fibre artist and award-winning designer Laurel Judd.

Over 20 original pieces are on offer.

All proceeds go to Parkinson’s New Zealand in the Hawke’s Bay.

Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at

https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/sep/runway-for-a-reason

04/08/2026

Thanks to RNZ for getting the message out about New Zealand's shortage of Neurologists.

Leading brain health and neurological organisations are warning the country is training specialists, only to lose them due to a lack of funding.

04/08/2026

Kia ora

As part of the Train Five, Keep Five campaign, the Neurological Alliance were interviewed on nine to noon.

Chair of Neurological Alliance, Rich Easton, says the shortage of neurologists is already causing significant consequences across the health system including long wait times and declined referrals.

Leading brain health and neurological organisations are warning the country is training specialists only to lose them.

29/07/2026

Kia ora,

Train Five, Keep Five.

Every year, New Zealand trains up to five neurologists and only funds public hospital positions for around three. That means we lose highly trained specialists when our health system needs them most.

If you or someone you care for has Parkinson’s you already know what this shortage looks like.

The Neurological Alliance of New Zealand is calling on political parties to commit to Train 5, Keep 5:

✔ Fund two additional public neurology positions every year.
✔ Develop a long-term neurological workforce plan.

For more information and to support the Train 5 Keep 5 campaign head to:

https://www.parkinsons.org.nz/news/train-five-keep-five-campaign

13/07/2026

We are delighted that Dr Eloise Watson will be presenting a webinar on Women and Parkinson’s.

July 22nd at 1-2pm.

Register today!

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817839752643/WN_vGvL44WTRNyKKGjtWXjf2Q

09/07/2026

Congratulations to Taelegalolo'u Mary Afemata for being recognised at the 2026 Science Journalism awards for her profile ‘Unsung Hero’ of Aloese Lefono, founder of Aotearoa’s first Pasifika Parkinson’s support group.

Her reporting “increased participation in the support group and contributed to conversations within Pacific families about stigma, isolation and how neurological conditions are talked about.”

❤️🌷

A story helping connect Pasifika with Parkinson's disease and others on indigenous knowledge, conservation and community-led solutions are recognised at Aotearoa's top science media awards.

01/06/2026

Save the date!

Heads up that Ping Pong Parkinson's NZ are holding their national tournament on Saturday 19th September.

Open to anyone who has Parkinson’s.

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