CURE PARKINSON'S NZ NEWS

Join Sharon’s Pedal to Phoenix Challenge for Cure Parkinson’s NZ!

Support Sharon’s 2026 Pedal to Phoenix ride to fund life changing Parkinson’s research.

A new gene therapy approach that addresses multiple unmet needs in Parkinson’s in one hit

New findings in a study of a new gene therapy in macaque monkeys reveals reasons for hope addressing multiple unmet clinical needs of Parkinson's patients.

Is Parkinson’s disease a man-made disease?

We discuss evidence linking Parkinson's disease to environmental factors including pesticides, chemicals, and air pollution, in an editorial that featured in the May 19, 2025 edition of Farmer's Weekly.

Unmasking the hidden risk of herbicides and pesticides—a link to Parkinson’s disease

Editorial exploring the link between herbicides and pesticides and Parkinson's disease. Published in the June 2 edition of Rural News.

First demonstration that immunosuppression may help to slow Parkinson’s progression

A recently completed clinical trial reveals promise for the strategy of immunosuppression for slowing Parkinson's progression

Cup for a Cure Launch Event

Watch the Q&A with acclaimed NZ film and TV director Toa Fraser at our Cup for a Cure launch event here.

Finding solutions

CEO Daniel attends NeuroImpact Coalition workshop at the MJFF offices.

Cure Parkinson’s NZ-funded research leads to the first ever 3D visualization of human olfaction

Exciting outcomes from Cure Parkinson's NZ-funded research.

Keeping abreast of global progress

CEO Daniel attends international meetings with partner organisations.

LixiPark study results show slowing of motor symptom progression

A phase 2 study of the GLP-1R agonist lixisenatide in people with early-stage Parkinson's, conducted in France, is reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Busting myths and misconceptions on World Parkinson’s Day

NZ news media interviewed our CEO on World Parkinson's Day as we launched our documentary One in 37 and discussed global collaborations as we work toward a cure.

A call to action from The Lancet and a new direction

Prestigious British medical journals provide a state of play on Parkinson's research and ask "what next"?

The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act (US)—one step closer!

The US Federal Government may soon be joining the team as the urgent need for research leading to prevention and a cure gains support in high places.

Electrical spinal stimulation: a new approach to aid normal walking in late-stage Parkinson’s disease

A 62-year-old man with late-stage Parkinson's and severe gait impairments regains the ability to walk normally following experimental treatment in Switzerland.

Running for the Cure

While most of the country was watching the RWC final live, our small team of CPNZ athletes blitzed the Auckland Harbour Bridge in blustery conditions at the 2023 Auckland Marathon.

Using wearables to identify early-stage Parkinson’s

Could wearable devices one day be used to predict who might go on to receive a Parkinson's diagnosis? Quite possibly. Machine learning models fed movement data recently did just that.

Dreams

Trustees Jon Tanner and Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull share our dream, a world free from Parkinson's, and how we can make that happen.

The All Blacks of brain research

Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull, Trustee of Cure Parkinson's NZ, likens our NZ brain researchers to the All Blacks.

Working hard for a cure

Trustee Marise Winthrop shares her thoughts on the importance of our work toward a cure for Parkinson's.

International Kiwi Supports Fundraising Dinner

Supporter David Kidd, a UK-based kiwi living with Parkinson's, shared this poignant, beautiful and brilliantly optimistic video with us for screening at our recent fundraising dinner.

Raising awareness

Our CEO Daniel McGowan recently spent an hour in the studio with host Tim Beveridge on his 1ZB radio show "The Weekend Collective".

It’s personal

Introducing our three new Trustees - this is who we are!

Building connections

Our CEO Daniel McGowan recently travelled to the UK and Europe bringing back the latest research updates and forming some strong connections.

Launching “Here for a Cure”

A new Webcast series on our YouTube channel.

Biomarker breakthrough explained

New biomarker enables accurate biochemical diagnosis of very early-stage Parkinson’s disease, ushering in a new era of clinical trials for Parkinson’s better geared for success.

New clinical trial of ambroxol gets started

Could a cough medication really stop or slow Parkinson's progression? A trial getting underway this year will provide the answer.

Coast to Coast Challenge

Rob Spear and Sam Paterson really dug deep to raise funds for Cure Parkinson's NZ in February as they completed the two-day tandem Coast to Coast Challenge raising >$26,000.

Christchurch Visits

On February 10 our CEO Daniel visited the NZ Brain Research Institute and BrainTree Wellness Centre in Christchurch.

SUPPORT FROM GREENLEA FOUNDATION TRUST

We are very grateful to the Greenlea family and their Greenlea Foundation Trust for the generous donation of $100,000 for Parkinson's research in December 2022.

WHAT WILL A CURE LOOK LIKE ANYWAY?

When we talk about finding a cure for Parkinson's, what does that mean? Will there be a "silver bullet" treatment? Probably not, but there is good cause for hope.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: CURE PARKINSON’S (UK)

Cure Parkinson's in the UK are at the core of global efforts to fight this awful disease, and we were thrilled to establish a partnership with them in October 2022.

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