The latest updates from RDNZ and the rare disorder community. 

Mar 18, 2020, 2:17 PM
Rare Disease Day campaign a success

A massive thank you to everyone who supported our organisation during our Rare Disease Day campaign last month.

Mar 5, 2020, 6:56 PM
NZ Voice of Rare Disorders White Paper

In November 2019 RDNZ conducted a survey to highlight the barriers within the current health system for people living with rare disorders.

Mar 2, 2020, 2:03 PM
Fair for Rare NZ campaign launched at Parliament

Last Friday Rare Disorders NZ launched a campaign calling for the development of a National Rare Disorder Framework.

Mar 2, 2020, 1:01 PM
Rare Disease Day media

Our CE, Lisa Foster, was interviewed four times for Rare Disease Day along with two mums of children living with a rare disease.

Mar 1, 2020, 1:59 PM
Cheers for Rare! Unique beer launched

The Rare Beer, a very special brew, was launched in Wellington last Wednesday.

Feb 17, 2020, 3:20 PM
'No choice but to keep going': Kiwi struggles to get help as his tissue turns to bone

Time is of the essence for a Nelson man with a rare genetic condition that causes his tissue to turn to bone.

Feb 13, 2020, 12:24 PM
Media release: Join us this Rare Disease Day to help those with a rare disorder

A nationwide campaign to raise awareness and money for the 300,000 New Zealanders living with a rare disorder was launched last month by Rare Disorders NZ.

Feb 11, 2020, 5:02 PM
Media release: A unique beer for a sobering problem

Craft beer fans in Wellington and Auckland will have the chance to experience a very special brew for Rare Disease Day at the end of the month.

Jan 26, 2020, 5:59 PM
Media release: Rare Disorders NZ congratulates Kalydeco campaigners

Rare Disorders NZ congratulates campaigners after PHARMAC announced their decision to fund a medicine for people living with cystic fibrosis in New Zealand.

Jan 13, 2020, 6:03 PM
Media release: Fair for Rare NZ to launch at Parliament

A nationwide campaign to raise awareness for the 300,000 New Zealanders living with a rare disorder is to be launched at the Grand Hall in Parliament on Friday 28 February.