Find out more about what’s happening at the Neurological Foundation, including updates on the latest research and new findings.
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Dementia, multiple sclerosis, stroke & babies’ brain bleeds among neuro conditions receiving new research funding
New Zealand’s neuroscience community has just received a $3.4 million injection from the Neurological Foundation for research into a broad range of neurological conditions.
Press release
July 19, 2026
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Brain Bee Challenge crowns brainiest teen
Around 140 students took part in the annual neuroscience quiz to claim the mantle of North Island Brain Bee Challenge champion.
June 29, 2026
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Two bright minds tackling brain cancer: A “dire and urgent problem”
Around 1100-1200 Kiwis are diagnosed with primary brain tumours each year, and finding effective treatments is a huge challenge. To mark Brain Cancer Awareness Month this May, we chatted with two early-career researchers at the University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research, funded by the Neurological Foundation, who are determined to offer hope to people with brain cancer.
Headlines
April 30, 2026
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Bowling for Brains a brilliant success
Hundreds of people at more than 20 retirement villages across New Zealand took part in Bowling for Brains, a Neurological Foundation fundraising event that was rolled out nationally for the first time in early 2026 following a mini-pilot in 2023.
Community
April 6, 2026
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Two Miller Scholars, two decades apart, two incredible careers – and just one name
Something curious happened when we began work on our 150th issue of Headlines.…
Headlines
March 15, 2026
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Migraine, peri-menopause, traumatic brain injury & Parkinson’s disease: Neurological Foundation funds $3M of innovative Kiwi neuro-research
Pioneering brain researchers at centres across New Zealand are receiving $3 million from the Neurological Foundation, fuelling…
Research
January 12, 2026
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“Kindness ripples outward”
As part of the Warkworth Anglican Parish, members of St Leonard’s church and many community volunteers operate an opportunity shop in Matakana. Each year, its dedicated team donates the money raised to community organisations.
Community
December 3, 2025
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$4 million boost for NZ neurological research
New Zealand’s neuroscience community has received a major injection of funding from the Neurological Foundation, with $4 million in new investment set to accelerate cutting-edge research into Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cerebral palsy and neuroinflammation.
News
November 30, 2025
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Clot retrieval: A modern marvel for thousands of Kiwis
In the past year alone, hundreds of New Zealanders’ lives have been saved by clot retrieval. One in five went home as healthy as they were before the stroke occurred – and for them, the procedure seemed miraculous.
News
October 1, 2025
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“You wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”
Foggy, wrung-out, confused – an insider’s story of migraine with Kerry McLeod, our Head of Philanthropy & Engagement
September 7, 2025
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HRC funding builds on earlier work
Congratulations to those brilliant researchers from the University of Auckland and University of Otago who've secured funding from the Health Research Council. It’s wonderful to see many researchers who've previously been supported by Neurological Foundation go on to receive this prestigious funding, enabling them to keep building impact within their fields. We'll keep watching with excitement.
News
August 26, 2025
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Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, methamphetamine addiction & more: Exceptional breadth of research in latest Neurological Foundation funding round
A cooling cap used during stroke treatment. Brain development in children born preterm. Apathy caused by Alzheimer’s disease. The changes in people’s brains as they quit methamphetamine. Assisting natural waste-clearing in Parkinson’s disease. Restoring bladder function in people with spinal injury. Traumatic brain injury in athletes, and what it means long term.
News
August 25, 2025
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