About us

We are the only national charitable trust specifically for people living with Parkinson’s in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Making a difference for 40 years

We help people with Parkinson’s and Parkinsonism conditions, their whānau and carers to access the best possible information, education and support to live positively with Parkinson’s.

We provide home visits, support groups, seminars, social activities and share the latest news and research to help people understand and self-manage Parkinson's. By offering wrap around care and support our team work alongside health service providers to ensure no one needs to live with Parkinson’s alone.

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Back in 1983...

there was scarce information about Parkinson’s and people were left to manage the condition alone. When our co-founder, Andrew Dunn’s dad was diagnosed in the 80's Andrew set out to get him information, education and support to help him live with the progressive condition.

Knowing many others were in the same situation Andrew begun what we know of today as Parkinson's New Zealand; a journey that become a lifetime of ensuring people diagnosed with Parkinson's receive the right information, education and support.

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1983

Back in 1983 there was scarce information about Parkinson’s and people were left to manage the condition alone. When our co-founder, Andrew Dunn’s dad was diagnosed he set out to get much needed information to help his dad and others have the support needed to live with this progressive condition. Societies were created in regions in both the North and South Islands to help people learn how to self-manage Parkinson's.

This began our vision of ensuring anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s can have access high quality information, education and support at the right time.

Today

In 2018 we decided to amalgamate our regional societies into one national charitable trust, to enable 'one voice' for all people living with Parkinson's. We became what is known today as the Parkinson’s New Zealand Charitable Trust.

We have been providing information, education and support since 1983 and will continue to be here to support families living with Parkinson’s until a cure is found.

Kaupapa

Our vision – Living positively with Parkinson’s.
Our purpose – To provide support, high-quality information and education for all people with Parkinson’s and Parkinsonism conditions.
Our values – Our values guide how we work. They are: Positively, working together, with care and integrity. Our values underpin how we work within the organisation, with our volunteers and with people living with Parkinson's, their whānau and carers.

Mahitahi / Collaboration
E hara taku toa / My strength is not
i te toa takitahi / as an individual
he toa takitini / but as a collective

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Advertise With Us

We have advertising space available in our twice yearly magazine the Parkinsonian which is distributed to around 6,000 people. The magazine is printed and available as a digital copy on our website. For a rate card or for more information please email helen.carter@parkinsons.org.nz

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Corporate Partner or Sponsor

For 40 years we have been the only national charity in New Zealand providing education, information, and support to people living with and affected by Parkinson’s.

We have a range of opportunities including sponsorship of seminars, events, publications and awareness campaigns. For more information, please email helen.carter@parkinsons.org.nz

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Give to Our Foundation

The Parkinson’s New Zealand Foundation was established in June 2022. The foundation’s purpose is to provide financial support to Parkinson’s New Zealand Charitable trust so that it can continue to improve the everyday lives of people with Parkinson’s, including providing information, education and support to families, carers and health professionals. For more information about the foundation please email info@parkinsonsfoundation.nz.

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Media & Press

If you are from the media and would like information about Parkinson’s or have a query or article you would like to discuss please email helen.carter@parkisons.org.nz

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Meet the board

Kevin Ramshaw

Kevin is both Parkinson's New Zealand's Acting Board Chair and Chair of the Finance Committee. He is a former journalist and public relations practitioner.

Stephen Goodman

Stephen has over ten years of Senior Management experience in Finance, Management and Information Technology.

Bruce Mcgregor

Bruce is a retired lawyer with extensive experience in commercial law, trusts, Wills and financial accounting. Bruce has significant experience working with Māori through the Māori Land Court and with Māori clients

Tony Lawson

Tony is a Nurse Practitioner working in the area of Parkinson’s and other movement-related conditions.

Deborah Hardiman

Deborah is a professional with over 20 years of experience in finance, technology, legal, consulting, and governance.

Kait O'Callahan

Kait it is an educator and researcher in health care and digital learning.

Ian Thursfield

Ian is a former corporate finance specialist with extensive international experience and held significant responsibilities in profit and loss, HR, Risk management, and governance

Senior Leadership Team

Andrew Bell

Chief Executive

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Laurence Milton

Operations Manager

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Helen Carter

Marketing & Communications Manager

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Diane Stephens

Clinical Services Manager

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Medical Advisor

Our Social Impact

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Deloitte's Social Impact Evalutation of PNZCT

In 2020 we engaged Deloitte to evaluate and quantify our social impact. The findings estimate the social impact of our services for the 2019/2020 year was $15.9 million which was five times greater than the amount invested.

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Deloitte Access Economics Social Impact Evaluation of Parkinson’s New Zealand

Social Impact Assessment

January 27, 2023

Deloitte Access Economics Social Impact Evaluation of Parkinson’s New Zealand

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Contact us if you would like to discuss these opportunities.

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Meet the board

Kevin Ramshaw

Stephen Goodman

Bruce Mcgregor

Tony Lawson

Deborah Hardiman

Kait O'Callahan

Ian Thursfield

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Deloitte's Social Impact Evalutation of PNZCT

Deloitte Access Economics Social Impact Evaluation of Parkinson’s New Zealand

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