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Neurological news: Exciting events We’re in themiddle of our special event series, shining a light on neurological conditions and sharing fascinating insights into innovative brain research taking place right here in NewZealand. Many of you have been able to attend our regional events and we’ve loved hosting you. There’s more to come! Check neurological.org.nz/events or phone 0508272467 (0508BRAINS) to register. Events are recorded and can be enjoyed at your leisure via the lecture library on our website. Headlines 3 Returning joy to people’s lives: Rewiring the brain to support stroke recovery 6 March, 6.30pm Suter Art Gallery, Nelson Imagine waking up one day to realise that you can’t perform an essential skill like swallowing or talking. For many stroke survivors, facing this reality can be incredibly challenging. But there’s hope! Join Distinguished Professor Maggie-Lee Huckabee, Dr Phoebe Macrae & PhD candidate Madeline Mills as they share valuable insights on stroke rehabilitation in Aotearoa. During the session, they will discuss the amazing work they do at the Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery & Research that is shaping the future of stroke rehabilitation. Breaking the grip of pain: Managing migraine in Aotearoa 27March, 6.30pm Royal NewZealand Yacht Squadron, Auckland We’re bringing together neurologists & migraine management experts with the help of our event partner, Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand, hosted by former 1News health reporter Nicole Bremner. Join Dr Rosamund Hill, Dr Ray Bose, Ms Sarah Cahill & Dr Michael Garelja as they give their insights on managing migraine attacks & share the latest research, medications & treatment options available in New Zealand. Miniature marvels, magical experience Miniature Marvels is a wonderful 1/72nd scale model experience in Auckland that opened in January this year. Our amazing community fundraiser and supporter, Mark Davies, loved scale modelling as a child. Later in life, the former army officer took up the hobby again. In 2013 Mark was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which drastically reduced his scale modelling abilities. However, passionate about sharing his extensive collection and knowledge, Mark worked tirelessly to open Miniature Marvels gallery in January 2025. Admission to this model wonderland is by appointment. It’s FREE, with donations welcome to raise money for the Neurological Foundation. Find out more: www.miniature-marvels.kiwi.nz Help shape the future of neuroscience in New Zealand! The Neurological Foundation is so grateful to have a loyal community of supporters like you. You are the reason that brilliant researchers are able to pursue new preventions, treatments and cures for devastating diseases. Thank you. As we travel together on the pathway to hope, we’d love to get to know you better. Soon you’ll receive a survey designed to achieve just that. Please tell us what's important to you. What are you most interested in? How would you like to hear from us? Your feedback will provide powerful insights so we can move towards a brighter future. Watch out for the survey form in later this year.