New Zealand



-brief description-

Demographics
It is estimated that there are around 20,000 ME/CFS sufferers in New Zealand, with a significant estimated economic cost of $30,000 – $40,000/year/affected family. This represents a prevalence of 0.45% of the population. Auckland, the largest and most populous area in New Zealand, has an estimated 6000 people living with ME/CFS.

National

 * Associated New Zealand ME Society

Regional

 * List of local support groups (ANZMES)

Research

 * 2015, Repeated Exercise Study by Dr Lynette Hodges from The School of Sport and Exercise at Massey University

Researchers

 * Rosamund Vallings

Clinicians

 * Rosamund Vallings

Notable patients

 * Richie Barnett (Former Rugby League footballer)
 * Anton Cooper (Cyclist)