Access reports and resources about rare disorders in New Zealand below.

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Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy

New Zealand's first official strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with a rare disorder and their whānau.

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white paper 2024

2024 Impact of Living with a rare disorder in Aotearoa New Zealand

White paper based on the results of our 2023 Voice of Rare Disorders survey.

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2024 Impact for Whānau Māori of Living With a Rare Disorder

White paper based on the responses from Māori in our 2023 Voice of Rare Disorders Survey.

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Te Aka Whai Ora

Te Aka Whai Ora Whānau Voice 2023 Summary

Report of the responses from engagement with whānau Māori to help inform the development of the Rare Disorders Strategy.

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Berl Insights Report

Rare Disorders Insights Report: Pathways towards better health outcomes

Developed by BERL, this report was commissioned by Rare Disorders NZ to obtain an insight into the likely prevalence of rare disorders in New Zealand.

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Raising a child with a rare disorder: A guide for parents and caregivers living in Aotearoa New Zealand

Booklet created by Rare Disorders NZ to help parents and caregivers navigate the path in caring for a child with a rare disorder in New Zealand.

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White Paper 2022

2022 Impact of Living with a rare disorder in Aotearoa New Zealand

White paper based on the results of our 2021 Voice of Rare Disorders survey.

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White Paper 2020

2020 Impact of Living with a rare disorder in Aotearoa New Zealand

White paper based on the results of our 2019 Voice of Rare Disorders survey.

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Rare News

Our Collective

Rare Disorders NZ is the collective voice of all people living with a rare disorder and their whānau. Our rare collective is made up of more than 150 disorder-specific support groups. Our work is informed by the issues important to our collective, and we work together to improve healthcare and wellbeing for everyone living with a rare health condition in New Zealand.

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