General information on kidney disease

Videos to help explain kidney disease and the treatments available. Multiple Languages.

Maori language videos about kidneys and the treatment of kidney disease.

Samoan language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.

Tongan Language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.

Mandarin language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.

Advice regarding measles outbreak for kidney transplant patients

A list of dialysis Units throughout New Zealand and their contact information

Holiday Dialysis Information

Mobile Dialysis Units in New Zealand and how to book them

Nutrition for people with kidney disease including managing Gout through diet

Sexuality and kidney disease - helpful information

Auckland Transport Support

Kidney Health New Zealand Tākihi Hauoro Aotearoa provides information on Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Organ Donation and Transplantation as well as information on how you can live an effective, active life if you are affected by renal damage.

Informative pamphlets available here

List of the transplant coordinators and living donor liaison coordinators around New Zealand

Information on organ donation

Information and tips for patients, family, friends and carers on Kidney disease, financial support options, travel and accommodation support.

John Velvin Charitable Trust provides financial and personal support to individuals living with chronic kidney failure

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by increased levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid forms crystals and builds up in bone joints. This leads to inflammation and pain.

Consensus statement

General information on kidney disease

Have you been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease or been told by your doctor that your kidneys are not working properly? Here are some things you can do to help.

Learn about risk factors for kidney disease

Learn how kidneys and dialysis work with interactive animations

3d view of your kidneys

Videos on understanding Kidney Disease, Looking after your Kidneys, Treatment Options, Peritoneal Dialysis, Haemodialysis and Kidney Transplants in Tongan.

Videos on kidney health and treatment translated into Te Reo.

Tongan Language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.

Learn more about kidney stones, symptoms, causes and treatments in this informative PDF document.

Samoan language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.

Malaysian language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.

Learn some interesting statistics about kidneys

Information on kidneys specific to children, Antenatal Scans, Reflux, obstruction and dysplastic kidneys, Urinary tract infections in children, Nephrotic syndrome in children, Kidney replacement therapy and more.

Guides and Calculators for general practice. Including CKD prediction calculator, decision aid for treatment of KD, CKD GP guide and updated immunization guidelines for renal patients

Click to view the Nephrology Nursing Knowledge and Skills Framework pdf

Exercise programme

Upcoming Nephrology Conferences, Workshops and Events

Research Grants Awarded by KHNZ

Link to Implementing Hemodialysis In the Home: A Practical Manual. Produced by the International Society for Hemodialysis.

Research Grant Funding Guidelines for Applicants

Information from and about the National Renal Advisory Board

This book tells the history of the treatment of people with kidney failure in New Zealand; beginning in the early 1950s this story encompasses remarkable experiences of patients and their families, and of the contributions made by dedicated health professionals. It also reveals the challenges and ethics of meeting an ever-increasing demand for treatment.

If you would like to cruise and need dialysis

Donate to Kidney Health New Zealand directly through this page. Each donation helps us to achieve better kidney health New Zealand.

Raise awareness of Kidney Health in March 2020 - its World Kidney day too! Take this opportunity to get your kidneys checked. Early detection is the best way to prevent further long-term damage.

World Kidney Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of kidney disease.

Partner with Kidney Health New Zealand as we work to achieve our goal of "Better Kidney health for all New Zealanders",

Raise funds for KHNZ in your community, in your school or at your workplace. Give a little instructions here.

Support us by using your challenge to raise funds for Kidney Health New Zealand. Get in touch and see how we can help.

KHNZ needs YOUR help to do more. Here is some Ideas on how you can help.

Register your interest in purchasing a print version of The history of the treatment of people with kidney failure in New Zealand! All profits will go to KHNZ.

Looking to fulfill your corporate social responsibility goals? A partnership with KHNZ could be the answer!

Give a gift that will outlive you.

Join many others who have support Kidney Health New Zealand following a bereavement. It is a great way to honour your loved one.

Presentations made at the hui held in Hastings 16 October 2019

Research carried out in collaboration with Kidney patient support groups