Arthritis NZ(external link)
Phone 0800 663 463. Information, advice and support for people with arthritis. Arthritis NZ has several online support groups(external link) including those for people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, lupus and psoriatic arthritis.
Associated New Zealand ME Society (ANZMES)(external link)
ANZMES provides information, support and practical advice for people, families and carers affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The ANZMES website provides links to support groups and organisations(external link) in New Zealand.
Cancer Society NZ(external link)
Phone 0800 226 237. The Cancer Society provides practical and emotional support and information to people with any kind of cancer at any stage of their cancer experience. They can provide support with managing cancer symptoms and treatment side effects, including pain. There are also Cancer Society support groups(external link) around the country.
Complex Chronic Illness Support(external link)
Phone 0800 224 787. An organisation that supports people with complex chronic illnesses, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The support services(external link) include one-on-one support and online support groups, which you can access by completing a referral form(external link).
Diabetes New Zealand(external link)
Phone 0800 342 238. Diabetes New Zealand represents and supports people who live with diabetes, including those with painful diabetic neuropathy. There are community support groups(external link) in various regions.
Fibromyalgia NZ(external link)
An organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders affected by fibromyalgia and associated conditions. There are online support groups(external link) that you can join.
Kiwi CRPS(external link)
Kiwi CRPS provides support for people living with complex regional pain syndrome. Support groups(external link) include online Facebook groups and some areas around New Zealand hold face-to-face meetings.
Pain Action in New Zealand Inc. (Chch based)(external link)(external link)
Phone (03) 366 0716. Patient-powered support group working to improve the quality of life for pain sufferers in New Zealand. Includes hydrotherapy pools, mobility taxi vouchers, library, outings, meetings, visits to home/hospital, newsletters, weekly games, drop-in centre and more.
Painful Bladder Support Group(external link)
You can join the New Zealand Painful Bladder Support Group(external link) to get information about PBS, email and phone support from a specialist nurse, and the opportunity to connect with other members.
Physiotherapy NZ(external link)(external link)
Phone (04) 801 6500. Find out how physio can help you regain movement by treating or preventing a range of chronic conditions and injuries.
ME Support(external link)
Phone 0800 632 553. ME Support provides support for people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID. Their services(external link) include face-to-face (in Auckland) and online (nationwide) support groups.
