NATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS

Joining your local support group is a fantastic way to meet people and get involved!     

Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand works with 15 support groups throughout New Zealand.

CCNZ support groups provide the opportunity for anyone affected by IBD (for example patients, their families and friends) to meet other people who understand the challenges of IBD.  These local groups hold regular meetings, providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals impacted by IBD can express themselves openly and receive support and understanding from others with similar experiences.  

These groups are run by people with IBD for people with IBD, providing information and services for their local community

View our list to find your nearest support group and contact them for information, or to register your interest in attending a support group meeting.

For more information on starting a group in your area, please phone 0800 275 423  or email.

 

NORTH ISLAND 

Whangarei

Auckland

Contact: Helen Millar 

Email:auckland@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook: Crohn's and Colitis Auckland

Bay of Plenty

Waikato

Taranaki

Contact: Anna Cage

Email: taranaki@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Hawkes Bay

Contact: Maree Baird - Currently looking for helpers!

Email: hawkesbay@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook: Hawke's Bay Crohns & Colitis Support Group

Rotorua

Wairarapa

Contact: Lisa Clough / Teresa Grimshaw

Email: wairarapa@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook: Wairarapa Crohns and Colitis Support Group

Manawatu

Wellington

Contact: Emma Taylor / Harita Gandhi / Simon Kinsey

Email: wellington@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook: Wellington Crohn's & Colitis Support Group

 

SOUTH ISLAND 

Nelson

Contact: Birte Kleinloog

Email: nelson@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook:  Nelson Crohn's & Colitis Support Group

Canterbury

Contact: Kirsty Kelly / Tess Rodgers / Shirley-Ann Griffiths

Email: canterbury@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook: Canterbury Crohn's and Colitis Support Group

Also have a Facebook Page: Crohns Colitis New Zealand Canterbury Support Group

South Canterbury

Otago

Contact: Rachel O'Boyle / Samantha Connors / Danielle

Email: otago@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook: Otago Crohns and Colitis Support Group

Southland

Contact: Christina Paterson / Vicki Smith

Email: southland@crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

Facebook: Southland Crohn's and Colitis Support Group

 

 
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