To mark #WorldMEDay, a number of councils around New Zealand are lighting up public landmarks in blue on Friday night, May 12th, 2023 – Press Release

Date: 12/05/2023
For immediate release


Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling, chronic and complex disease affecting more than 20,000 New Zealanders.
The hallmark symptom of ME is post-exertional malaise (PEM) – a worsening of symptoms after physical, mental, or emotional exertion. These episodes are sometimes referred to as “crashes,” and may last days, weeks, or permanently.
Visit www.anzmes.org.nz/voices-of-me to learn more about what it is like living with this
condition and increase your understanding of ME/CFS and Post-exertional malaise.


For more information about World ME Day and ME/CFS visit:
www.anzmes.org.nz/worldmeday2023/


Thank you to these sites for shining a light for people affected by ME/CFS.

Waitaki District Council 

• Craig Fountain in the Oamaru Public Gardens

Ashburton District Council

• Clock Tower

Christchurch City Council

• New Brighton Pier

• Bowker fountain (Victoria Square)

• The Bridge of Remembrance

• Botanical Gardens (Curators House)

• Vaka A Hine (142 Worcester St)

• Scott Statue Plaza (Corner Worcester Street and Oxford Terrace)

Wellington City Council

• Michael Fowler Centre – crown

• The Albatross Fountain (Frank Kitts Park Boat Shed 8, The Lagoon)

• Hikitia Floating Crane (Taranaki St Wharf)

Tauranga City Council

• Wharf Street Lights


If you live near any of these landmarks and can take a photo of the landmark illuminated in blue, please share with us below, or by tagging @LearnFromME.nz or using the LearnFromMEnz hashtag when you post.

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