Divergence NZ

11/02/2026

We're organising an exciting new group therapy opportunity for children aged 8-11 years old, and their parents. Please reach out to us via PM or at admin@divergence.co.nz if you're interested in being involved!

03/02/2026

Do you want to understand autism better in 2026?

FANZ is the ideal programme for parents & caregivers, family/whānau, and professionals.

FANZ is specifically designed for anyone supporting, living or involved with an autistic individual (child to adult), who wants some understanding and practical strategies to enhance the lives and maximise the learning opportunities for those individuals.

FANZ is a two-day programme that enables participants to create a framework for understanding and supporting an autistic person.

Her’s what participants say about FANZ:

“All fantastic. Practical suggestions, great stories; approachable facilitators; a huge insight into someone with autism, what to expect, characteristics, a plan, ideas, behaviours and how to deal with them.”

“The workshop was relevant, delivered clearly and used a variety of situations that are often familiar on a daily basis and we now have strategies to employ when dealing with people with autism.”

Our upcoming dates include:

Christchurch: 11th - 12th February 2026
Wellington: 18th - 19th February 2026
Auckland: 25th - 26th February 2026
Online: 4th March 2026
Palmerston North: 11th - 12th March 2026
Hamilton: 25th-26th March 2026

For more information, or to book, head to https://autismnz.org.nz/programmes/

11/11/2025

21/10/2025

We've just heard about a new online charter school that will be set up from 2026 for Years 9-12 (and Year 13 in 2027). Check out their website if you think it might be a good fit for your young person.

Fully Online Tuition Free High School for New Zealanders

18/09/2025

ADHD New Zealand is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with our favourite te reo word - "aroreretini".

Coined by Māori educator and linguist Keri Opai as a non-judgemental way of describing ADHD, it translates to "attention goes to many things".

We love this empowering term, which embraces the curiosity, creativity and strength that comes from having attention that is drawn to many places.

You can read more about Keri Opai's mahi (work) in this space here - Words have great power https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dmcn.15266

07/09/2025

07/09/2025

22/08/2025

Hello all
This Saturday we have our Parent Question and Answer event.
Its a FREE event, no papers to sign, we just wanted people to RSVP so we could get an idea of numbers for catering purposes.
It's aimed at parents of children of all ages, including adult-children :-)
We have a panel of Autistic individuals who will answer your questions as to what it's like being Autistic, and any other questions you might have. The evening will be in two parts; Part 1 is a panel with questions from the audience, Part 2 is when we break out into smaller groups to chat.
Doors open at 6:15pm, we start at 6:45pm, doors close at 9pm.
We hope to see you there!!
:-)

18/07/2025

24/06/2025

Details of the decision yesterday to change prescribing rules for ADHD medication here:

Decision to change the regulatory and funding restrictions for stimulant medicines for ADHD 24 June 2025 Medicines Decision What we’re doing We're pleased to announce that Medsafe and Pharmac are making changes to the regulatory and funding restrictions that determine who can prescribe the stimu...

24/06/2025

https://www.health.govt.nz/news/gps-and-nurse-practitioners-able-to-start-adhd-treatment-from-next-year

From February 2026, General practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac.

17/06/2025

Rooms available again - please contact us for details.