All About Parkinson's NZ

25/05/2026

We're very excited to start this class this Friday. Come along and have a go. Any questions feel free to message the page or give us a call on 07 849 1115.

25/05/2026

🎊💪🚲 Who has been following Sharon's mission to World Parkinson Congress, raising money for Cure Parkinson's NZ ?

We are so incredibly proud of Sharon Dodds following the successful completion of her extraordinary Pedal to Phoenix 2026 by ZWAP fundraising ride.

This morning’s interview on TVNZ+ Breakfast captured the determination, resilience, hard work, and sheer grit Sharon poured into every kilometre of this journey.

Riding from San Francisco to Phoenix is a huge challenge for anyone.

To do it while living with Parkinson’s disease makes it even more remarkable.

Sharon undertook this ride to raise vital funds and awareness for Cure Parkinson’s New Zealand and the urgent need for more research into this disease - and we could not be more grateful for her courage, commitment, and heart.

If you would like to congratulate Sharon on her incredible achievement, there is still time to support her via our fundraising page, where 100% of donations go towards much-needed Parkinson’s research. Click the link in the comments below to visit Sharon's page and you can also watch her TVNZ Breakfast interview here 👇

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

"Grief is okay; it's normal. But don't live in that. Parkinson's isn't a life-ending diagnosis but a life-changing one. Let it empower you, but not define you. You've got this! Keep going."
—Frances, living with Parkinson's

14/05/2026

This voice therapy app being used in England sounds interesting. For Paul Tunnicliffe, it helped maintain his speech so he can stay in regular contact with his daughters across the country.
"At first, he really struggled using the phone and they couldn't hear him well, but since working with Caroline and using the app, that has really improved and they can speak with him on the phone every day, which means a lot to him," his wife says.
The software, called Telea, was designed by a speech and language therapist in Ireland.

The new app has helped Paul Tunnicliffe, who has Parkinson's, speak "confidently" on the phone.

14/05/2026

Speaking of neuro choirs...

💙 Thank you to everyone who shared their voice in our recent survey.

Your feedback reminded us what makes Cantabrainers so special — connection, belonging, and the positive difference our choirs make for members and their whānau. For those visiting our page for the first time, it offers a glimpse into what being part of this community really feels like.

Members told us Cantabrainers is:

“A friendly and inclusive choir”
“A place where I feel safe and included”
“I’m achieving my therapy goals”
“More than singing — it’s the connection”
Enjoy Cantabrainers for "fun, fellowship, love, meeting folk"
“A real sense of accomplishment”
We’re incredibly proud of this community and grateful to everyone who helps make it possible — from our members and volunteers to our funders and supporters who enable this work to continue. 💙🎶

If you’re curious about joining, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

Email: gm@therapychoirs.org.nz for more information