Purple Ribbon Epilepsy Awareness

Dr Peter Bergin talking about epilepsy on the Breeze

February 10, 2026

Dr Peter Bergin was interviewed on The Breeze – House of Wellness Show, Sunday 8 February at 9am. In...

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Epilepsy New Zealand Welcomes a new Ambassador

January 30, 2026

Epilepsy New Zealand (ENZ) is proud to announce the appointment of International Test Referee Angus ...

New Zealand family gets help with seizure monitor

Restoring Peace Of Mind For Lawson And His Family

January 29, 2026

Background: A Family in Crisis For Crystal and Aaron, the start of 2025 brought a challenge that no ...

New Epilepsy Research Grants Now Open!

December 1, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of recent bequests, Epilepsy New Zealand is proud to launch a new epilepsy ...

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In Memory of Andrea Hawkless: A True Epilepsy Hero

April 29, 2025

It is with deep gratitude and sadness that we remember Andrea Hawkless — a tireless advocate, compas...

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Taranaki Educator Providing Vital Support

April 4, 2025

I would like to take this opportunity to thank  Epilepsy New Zealand  very much for the ongoing supp...

Alex cutting his hair - Purple Day Fundraiser for Epilepsy Awareness

Cutting for a Cause: Alex’s Bold Move to Empower People with Epilepsy

March 26, 2025

Alex may have epilepsy, but that hasn’t stopped him from chasing his dreams. With determination and ...

Rugby Player, Teacher and Author Puri Hauiti writes e-book inspired by son’s epilepsy journey.

February 17, 2025

Son’s epilepsy inspires children’s story, providing positive guidance to those living wi...

Purple Day Fundraising

Epilepsy Hero’s; Thank you 2nd Whangarei Girls’ Brigade for making a difference by fundraising for ENZ.

January 15, 2025

If you were walking the Hãtea Loop recently, you may have noticed some tutu-wearing girls carrying p...

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Hilary On The Radio

December 11, 2024

Our Southland Educator, Hilary Thorne, sat down with Jack Lovett-Hurst, SOAR Coordinator at Nga Kete...

Epilepsy New Zealand in the News

October 10, 2024

No funds for epilepsy monitors leaves Northland solo mum relying on charity. News Article  … ...

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Assistant All Blacks Coach Talks About Epilepsy

October 6, 2023

An outstanding coach and rugby legend, Joe Schmidt and his whanau understand what it’s like to...

IBE & ILAE Joint Statement on Coronavirus Vaccine

February 24, 2021

The following statement was provided by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International ...

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