Spark the Night Campaign Raising awareness of Parkinson's globally

Spark the Night is a global awareness campaign inspired by PD Avengers in the USA to shine a light and bring hope to people with Parkinson’s.

As part of World Parkinson’s Day on April 11^th cities from round the world will be lighting up their buildings and landmarks in blue in solidarity with the 11.8 million people with Parkinson’s worldwide including 13,000 New Zealanders who are living with the condition.

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We are grateful to the following who are supporting the campaign and people with Parkinson’s by shining a light in blue on landmarks in regions throughout New Zealand!

Wellington Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington Cable Car

Tauranga City Centrelights, Wharf Street Lights, Tunks Reserve, Masonic Park, Beacon Wharf, Waterfront Playground and Park North.

Gisborne Town Clock

New Plymouth Clock Tower

Palmerston North Clock Tower

Ashburton Town Clock Tower

Otago Toitu Early Settlers Museum

Otago Railway Station Clock

Dunedin’s Anglican Cathedral

Central Otago District Council’s Cromwell Sign

Oamaru Opera House

Take a photo of one of these landmarks on the night of World Parkinson's day on April 11 and email it to communications@parkinsons.org.nz and we will share it!

To make a donation which will ensure people with Parkinson's can have acess to trustworthy information, education and support please click on the blue donate button or click Donate | Parkinson's New Zealand

Let's raise awareness of Parkinson's together and create a better world for all who live with this condition.

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April 11, 2025

World Parkinson's Day April 11, 2025

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^{Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.}

Today, 13,000 New Zealanders have Parkinson’s with numbers expected to increase significantly over the coming years.

Every person’s experience is different, but some common symptoms of Parkinson’s are shaking, slow movement, stiffness, loss of balance and depression, anxiety, apathy, and sleep issues.

Although research is ongoing there is no cure, but treatment is available. For 40 years Parkinson’s New Zealand charitable trust has been caring for people with Parkinson’s and their whānau by providing trustworthy information, education and support.

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Spark the Night Campaign Raising awareness of Parkinson's globally

Spark the Night is a global awareness campaign inspired by PD Avengers in the USA to shine a light and bring hope to people with Parkinson’s.

As part of World Parkinson’s Day on April 11th cities from round the world will be lighting up their buildings and landmarks in blue in solidarity with the 11.8 million people with Parkinson’s worldwide including 13,000 New Zealanders who are living with the condition.

We are grateful to the following who are supporting the campaign and people with Parkinson’s by shining a light in blue on landmarks in regions throughout New Zealand!

Wellington Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington Cable Car

Tauranga City Centrelights, Wharf Street Lights, Tunks Reserve, Masonic Park, Beacon Wharf, Waterfront Playground and Park North.

Gisborne Town Clock

New Plymouth Clock Tower

Palmerston North Clock Tower

Ashburton Town Clock Tower

Otago Toitu Early Settlers Museum

Otago Railway Station Clock

Dunedin’s Anglican Cathedral

Central Otago District Council’s Cromwell Sign

Oamaru Opera House

Take a photo of one of these landmarks on the night of World Parkinson's day on April 11 and email it to communications@parkinsons.org.nz and we will share it!

To make a donation which will ensure people with Parkinson's can have acess to trustworthy information, education and support please click on the blue donate button or click Donate | Parkinson's New Zealand

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Recent Webinar: Can fasting and keto heal out brains? Presentation now available to view.

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As part of World Parkinson’s Day on April 11^th cities from round the world will be lighting up their buildings and landmarks in blue in solidarity with the 11.8 million people with Parkinson’s worldwide including 13,000 New Zealanders who are living with the condition.

^{Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.}