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TULIP TALKS THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR
THE PNZCT SOUTHERN REGION
ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2021
Red Tulip Appeal
11th - 17th April 2021
Parkinson's New Zealand annual appeal week
has moved from November each year to April,
to align with World Parkinson's Day.
World Parkinson's Day is recognised on the 11th of
April each year all around the world with various
activities planned by Parkinson's Groups globally. To
align our own activities with the global Parkinson's
community, we have moved our Appeal week to
April. This April, your local Action Group has various
activities planned including the sale of tulip bulbs
and collections at various supermarkets and malls in Kia Ora Nelson!
your region. PNZCT will have a fresh logo for the
Red Tulip Appeal to complement our efforts to Parkinson's New Zealand Charitable Trust is thrilled
strengthen the public’s knowledge of the to announce that we will be looking after people
significance of the red tulip to our organisation. living with Parkinson's in the Nelson region, taking
over responsibility for the service from the Multiple
I look forward to working with local volunteers in the Sclerosis Society of Nelson (MS Nelson).
southern region to make this year's Red Tulip Appeal
a successful one. Claire Fisher (RN) will continue to be the
Parkinson's Nurse for the region
Angela Cayford | angela.cayford@parkinsons.org.nz (claire.fisher@parkinsons.org.nz or 027 216 5581).
Community Engagement Advisor Northern
Until recently, the responsibility for this service had
fallen to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Nelson
(MS Nelson). In recent times, however, Parkinson’s
NZ has taken on the responsibility of meeting the
needs of people living with Parkinsonism
conditions in this area.
What does this mean? The truth is that you
probably will not notice any differences! As a result
of this seamless shift, Claire Fisher will continue to
provide the same level of high calibre services to
her clients in the region.
The Red Tulip is the symbol of our charity, and has been
associated with Parkinson's awareness since the 1980's. Donations to assist us to fund this service in Nelson
are always welcome!
TULIP TALKS – SOUTHERN REGION ISSUE 1 – MARCH 2021
New Community UPBEAT 2021
Engagement Advisor Rotorua | July 30 & 31, 2021
for Southern Region This year's UPBEAT conference
for people with early-onset
Kia Ora, Parkinson's will take place in the
geyser city of Rotorua.
I am delighted to be your new
Anyone with early-onset
Community Engagement Advisor
Parkinson's and their carers,
(CEA) for the Southern Region.
partner or support person are
This covers Otago and South
invited to register.
Canterbury.
The event will run over two days
I am eager to embark on this and you'll be joined by some of
journey and I look forward to New Zealand’s top Neurologists,
working with the hardworking researchers and performance
volunteers, members and staff coaches to explore how to live
that help Parkinson's New your best life ever with
Zealand. Parkinson’s during this fun,
interactive weekend
I would like to thank everyone for
being so welcoming and helpful as You’ll be joined by some of NZ's
I've settled into this role and I am top Neurologists, researchers
excited about what lies ahead. and performance coaches to
explore how to live your best life
ever with Parkinson’s!
Please contact me with any
questions, queries or ideas for your
Enquiries to:
region.
info@parkinsons.org.nz
Angela Cayford
CEA - Southern Region
angela.cayford@parkinsons.org.nz
Tulip Bulbs on
Sale from April 1 Powhiri by local Iwi at UPBEAT 2019
The Tulip is the
international symbol for
Parkinson's.
Tulip bulbs will be sold as
part of the Red Tulip
Appeal and preorders
through April and May.
Packets of five bulbs sell UPBEAT 2019 was held in Whangarei
for $7.00. All proceeds go
towards supporting
PNZCT services in
the region. To secure your
tulip bulbs, contact your
Action Group (see page 1).
Angela Cayford, the new CEA for the
Southern region, along with her loving family
Geysers at Rotorua, the 2021 UPBEAT
Retreat destination
TULIP TALKS – SOUTHERN REGION ISSUE 1 – MARCH 2021
Andrew Dunn showcasing his Kiwibank
New Zealand Local Heros Winner
Medal for Otago
Andrew Dunn is
Officially a Hero!
We are thrilled that Andrew
Dunn has been recognised as
one of the top 100 medallists
for the Kiwibank New Zealand
local hero awards. Andrew was
one of the original founders of
Parkinson’s New Zealand 38
years ago and is currently a
Board Member as well as
Chairperson of two regional
volunteer Action Groups.
Andrew shared this response
upon receiving the news: “I am
humbled to be chosen as a
local hero. The recognition of
volunteers is a wonderful
salute to kindness, to
community initiative and
success that a wider group can
feel part of. Parkinson's New
Zealand continues to be a vital
charity for people living with
this progressive neurological
condition and I am proud to
have so many dedicated
people working alongside me.”
TULIP TALKS – SOUTHERN REGION ISSUE 1 – MARCH 2021
Southern Area Contacts
Local Action Groups
Andrew Dunn - Otago
andrew.dunn@parkinsons.org.nz
Don Morris - South Canterbury
donandgwenda@xtra.co.nz
Janeane Summerfield - Nelson
janeane.summerfield@parkinsons.org.nz
Parkinson's Nurses
Parkinson's Action Groups Plans for 2021
Paula Ryan – Otago
At the Parkinson's New Zealand Annual Hui in Wellington on Phone: 03 262 7040 or Email:
November 26 & 27, 2020, representatives from all regional paula.ryan@parkinsons.org.nz
Action Groups, supported by their Community Engagement
Fiona Dyne – South Canterbury
Advisor, presented their annual activity plans for 2021.
Phone: 027 214 4226 or Email:
fiona.dyne@parkinsons.org.nz
All regional Action Groups have a confirmed plan of activities to drive
awareness and funds that support regional activities during 2021. Claire Fisher – Nelson
Phone: 027 216 5581 or Email:
Action Groups have been provided with tools and guidance to claire.fisher@parkinsons.org.nz
successfully run a series of activities supported by National Office
including the Red Tulip Appeal and tulip bulb sales, the newly launched
Red Tulip Walk events, National Volunteer Awards in June and Living Parkinson's New Zealand
Positively with Parkinson's social events and walks, which will run
PO Box 11 067, Manners Street,
throughout the year. A key focus for all regions in 2021 will be engaging Wellington 6142
with their communities when the Tulip Cream Tea campaign
commences in Spring. Phone: 0800 473 4636
Email: info@parkinsons.org.nz
From 2021, the new-look Tulip Talks will focus on sharing news on social Web: www.parkinsons.org.nz
and fundraising activities with a new activities calendar being sent out
separately to provide a snapshot of dates and details on all clinical and
social activities for a three month period. The PNZCT calendar will be
sent out on the 1st of each month, commencing in March.
Thanks to our
recent funders
A D Hally Trust
Callis Charitable John Lemon
Trust Charitable Trust
From left: Stephen Parsons (Manawatu AG Chair), Peter Garelja (PNZCT Chair),
Stephen Goodman (PNZCT Board Member) and CEO Andrew Bell model some of
the aprons made for the 2020 Tulip Cream Tea campaign, at the November Hui.
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