Our Regional Branches
Local community & support near you
While MDANZ operates nationally, our support is delivered locally. Through our three main regional branches, we connect members and whānau across Aotearoa with local Fieldworkers, peer support groups, equipment loans, and community events.
How branch assignment works
While MDANZ operates nationally, our support is delivered locally. Through our three main regional branches, we connect members and whānau across Aotearoa with local Fieldworkers, peer support groups, equipment loans, and community events.
Supporting your local branch
While MDANZ membership is 100% free nationwide, each regional branch relies on the generosity and spirit of our local communities. You can support your branch in several ways:
Offer Your Time as a Volunteer: Help out at local events, assist with running coffee mornings, offer administrative support, or share your skills with your regional community.
Optional Annual Donations: Branches may invite members to make a small, optional annual donation to help fund local activities.
Every contribution of time, skills, or financial support directly enables local whānau outings, peer support groups, and member initiatives in your area.
Jump to your local branch:
What your local branch provides
When you join MDANZ, you are automatically assigned to a regional branch based on where you live. Your local branch is your hub for:
Community Events & Meetups
Regular local coffee mornings, family picnics, carer morning teas, and accessible social outings to connect with others on a similar journey.
Direct Fieldworker Access
Personal, in-home or virtual visits from your regional Fieldwork team to assist with healthcare navigation, ACC, Whaikaha funding, and advocacy.
Local Equipment & Relief Grants
Access to branch-managed equipment pools, local welfare funds, and guidance on applying for discretionary grants like the Bradley Jenkin Memorial Fund.
Peer & Whānau Networks
Connecting parents, young adults, and carers with local peer support networks who share lived experience with neuromuscular conditions.
Northern Regional Branch
The Northern Regional Branch is dedicated to supporting members from Kaitaia in the Far North to Auckland, Waikato, the Bay of Plenty and part of the Central North Island, as far south as Taumarunui,
Our team works closely with local health networks, schools, and disability providers to ensure individuals and whānau receive responsive, personalised advocacy, equipment guidance, and regular opportunities to connect through local branch catch-ups.
Coverage Area:
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty
Postal Address:
PO Box 300429
Albany,
Auckland, 0752
Phone:
Email:
Central Regional Branch
Spanning Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Wairarapa, and Wellington, the Central Region Branch provides a strong support network for members throughout the heart of the North Island. Focused on fostering a close-knit community, our team offers hands-on Fieldwork support, assists with complex healthcare and funding systems, and coordinates regional events that bring whānau together.
Coverage Area:
Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Wairarapa, and Wellington
Postal Address:
PO Box 35059,
Naenae,
Lower Hutt 5041
Phone:
Email:
Southern Regional Branch
Supporting members from Nelson and Marlborough all the way to Southland, the South Island Branch understands the distinct needs of both metropolitan and remote mainland communities. With an active regional office and local Fieldworkers, we focus on empowering members through in-person advocacy, accessible equipment loans, and warm community networks that keep families connected across the South Island.
Coverage Area:
Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland
Postal Address:
PO Box 7167,
Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240
Phone:
Email:
