New Zealand Health Group is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Parkinson’s New Zealand. This partnership continues and expands NZHG’s ongoing commitment to better support older New Zealanders to live well, now and in the future.
This collaboration comes at an important time. We live in the era of an aging population, and Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. It is a progressive neurodegenerative condition which causes both motor and non-motor symptoms. Around 13,000 New Zealanders have Parkinson’s, and this number is expected to double within the next 20 years.
The partnership will be realised through NZHG’s HealthCare New Zealand brand – Aotearoa’s largest and most trusted* in-home and community care and support provider.
“New Zealand Health Group is committed to the goal of helping New Zealanders live their best lives in their own homes and communities,” says New Zealand Health Group Chief Executive Mike Peters. “It is a privilege to work with Parkinson’s New Zealand and support their aim of ensuring whānau have trustworthy information, education, and the right support to live positively with Parkinson’s.”
“One of NZHG’s core values is kai whanaungatanga – acting in partnership. In a complex and evolving health sector, the ability to work productively and positively across the spectrum of care providers is crucial,” continues Mike Peters. “I am very proud of the Group’s steadfast commitment to expanding partnerships and collaboration.”
Parkinson’s New Zealand has recently celebrated 40 years of charitable service in Aotearoa. Its wrap-around services comprise home visits, support groups, phone and video call support, whānau meetings, referrals to health professionals, seminars, conferences, webinars, and social activities.
“With no cure in sight and increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it’s vital that people have access to trustworthy information, education, and support wherever they live in Aotearoa, says Andrew Bell, Chief Executive of Parkinson’s New Zealand. “This partnership with NZHG is a significant step towards increasing our reach across the country and being able to provide additional training to clinicians who care for people with Parkinson’s. We are delighted to have been able to forge this partnership with New Zealand’s largest provider of community-based care.”
With years of experience in the healthcare industry, New Zealand Health Group’s team of skilled health professionals and support workers are trained to provide high-quality care which meets the unique needs of ageing people. Through Geneva Healthcare, HealthCare NZ, Solora, NZCL, Private Care NZ, and Freedom Medical Alarms, we support older people nationwide to live independent lives in the comfort of home.
*As voted in the 2025 Most Trusted Brands Awards.
