Raising the rare voice
We are the respected voice for rare disorders in New Zealand.
We advocate for access to world class and world leading health, disability, education and other services for the 300,000 New Zealanders living with a rare disorder.
Rare News
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RDNZ seeks clarification on new attendance rules
7 Oct 2024
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Biennial Support Group Lead Hui
16 Aug 2024
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Rare disorder community celebrates Aotearoa’s first Rare Disorders Strategy
25 Jul 2024
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RDNZ invited to release of Letter of Expectation to Pharmac
22 Jul 2024
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Patient advocates meet with Labour to discuss medicine access
21 Jul 2024
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Briefing on medicine access issues for rare sent to new Pharmac Chair
19 Jul 2024
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Rare disorder patients desperate to know if their medicines will be funded in new Pharmac budget allocation
25 Jun 2024
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Call for Expressions of Interest in new Rare Disorders Research Network Development Group
18 Jun 2024
Rare Stories
James' story
James was a delightful Wellington toddler when his family were told that he had a rare disorder. In fact, so rare that there was no formal diagnosis. James was three years old when he began to lose his ability walk, his eating caused choking episodes and he was incredibly tired yet couldn't sleep. His legs caused him nerve pain and his eyes would lose focus. James's body was fighting a rare dis…
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