Epilepsy New Zealand

07/04/2026

Purple Day Moments 💜

We're still working through all of your activities and outfits and popping them on here for a quick recap. Enjoy some more purple day moments.

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05/04/2026

Still Popping On The Purple 💜

The Photos are still coming in thick and fast. What a blast you've all been having dressed up in your purple and spreading awareness for Epilepsy. Here's another small snippet of what's been going on around NZ.

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02/04/2026

Purple Day Moments 💜💜

The photos have been coming in thick and fast, and we're trying to work our way through them. We've quickly put this together of the first few; we hope to be able to share more soon. Thank you, everyone. We hope you had a great day, whatever you decided to do. Enjoy some of your purple moments.

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02/04/2026

A Thursday Thank You to the Epilepsy Foundation.

Once a fundraising organization for epilepsy support and research, this fund is now managed by Perpetual Guardian, funding every two years.

ENZ is grateful for this funding and also thanks this fund for funding other research funds to improve knowledge and treatments of epilepsy.

https://www.perpetualguardian.co.nz/

Thank You.

01/04/2026

What's Been Happening in Otago?

Leanne, our regional educator, has been showcasing her stylish purple coat in the chilly Dunedin while raising awareness and understanding of epilepsy. Here she is at the "Show Your Ability" Expo held at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.
Many visitors stopped by her stall to learn more, allowing her to share valuable information and engage in conversations with numerous members of the public and representatives from various services.

31/03/2026

Purple Day Moments 💜

The photos from our Purple Day walk in Hamilton are pouring in, and we can't wait to showcase them in a reel soon. For now, here’s just a glimpse of the wonderful crowds that gathered.
Wow! and Thank You are the only words that come to mind for the first Purple Day Walk organised by Epilepsy NZ. The event was a tremendous success, with more than 120 attendees. It featured a purple stilt walker, hot air balloons, singing, sausage sizzles, and delightful picnics. It was heartwarming to see extended whānau, including mums, dads, children, grandparents, cousins, and even the family dog. This day embodied solidarity, connection, love, support, and pride, and it was truly inspiring to be part of it all.
We look forward to sharing more about this event in the week ahead.
If you participated and snapped any photos, feel free to share them in the comments!
Here’s to even greater success next year!

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30/03/2026

THANK YOU 💜💜💜💜

A big shout out goes to you..... yes, you...... the person that Popped on the Purple or held an event, or just wore a purple ribbon on the day. You are what makes our community great. So Thank You 💜
It's not over until it's over, and we are still getting your event photos and funds sent through. Don't forget that we can feature you on our socials if you send photos and a blurb to marketing@epilepsy.org.nz. Remember, our social media pages are public and not private, so please only share if you are happy for us to post on here.

29/03/2026

Still Raising Awareness For Epilepsy and Purple Day 💜

Our Marlborough educator Theresa, got to talk live on Fresh FM in the series Community Conversations. She was talking to the interviewer, Delena, who, as someone with epilepsy, knows why reducing the stigma matters.
Go to this link to listen to the full episode. Scroll down to the episode- Purple Day - Epilepsy Awareness March 26th
https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/community-conversations/

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27/03/2026

Light Up The Town In Purple 💜💡

Not only did we have people popping on the Purple, but we also had a few councils and services, getting to work, lighting up their buildings in Purple as well. Both the North and the South Island put on a purple show. In New Plymouth we had a Purple Clock tower and in Oamaru, we had a Purple Opera House.
Oamaru Opera House said, "We are lighting up purple this evening for International Epilepsy Awareness Day. We hope this sparks community conversations about epilepsy and we encourage you to head to Epilepsy NZ to find out more about how you can support those living with epilepsy"
We know there are more photos to come, e.g., Hawera water tower. Pop your pictures underneath if you spotted any purple buildings recently.
Oamaru Opera House

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26/03/2026

Going for the Chop for Purple Day ✂

Yes, Purple Day fundraising is still ongoing. An adoring brother is commemorating his sister's life and raising awareness and funds for epilepsy. Each year, a family get together to do something on Purple Day to remember their darling daughter, Catelyn, who sadly passed away from epilepsy in 2022. This year Colton (10) wanted to do something powerful, and that was to cut his mullet for any donations to Epilepsy NZ in honour of Catelyn, or Caty as they call her, to raise more awareness and help others living with epilepsy. Colton loves his mullet, so this has been awesome to see how dedicated he is to the fundraising.
If you'd like to give Carlton a little boost, pop to his 'Give a Little Page".
To Caty (14.04.2022) 💜

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Help Colton to make a difference to those living with epilepsy.