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Fertility NZ a Charity providing information, support and advocacy for people facing fertility challenges. Fertility New Zealand walks alongside all people facing fertility challenges Search Support Thanks to a network of regular support gatherings, workshops and contact groups throughout the country and an 0800 line. Website, fact sheet brochures, information videos, newsletter, events and awareness campaign for all. Information Advocacy Representing the voice of people affected by infertility on medical, ethical and policy issues. Read More Read More Stories Jade and James share their fertility story. Their story is one of resilience, love, and the power of sharing to support others facing fertility challenges. Read More Tayler and Holly share their deeply personal journey to parenthood, a story filled with emotional hurdles, unwavering love, and the strength to keep going. Read More Share your story! We appreciate receiving your stories. Hearing how others deal with fertility issues can help you feel less isolated and be a great source of support. Find out more

Our Board Cara Hickey Chairperson Read More Madeleine Setchell Board Member Read More Calum Barrett Board Member Read More Allecia Swale Board Advisor Read More Sonja Goedeke Board Advisor Read More Natasha Loulanting Treasurer Read More Suzanne Sherwin Board Member Read More Jon Bridges Board Member Read More Christine Martin Board Advisor Read More Andy Leggat Board Advisor Read More Megan Smith, Ngāpuhi, Tainui Secretary Read More Katie Sleeman Board Member Read More Jo Barnett Board Advisor Read More Dr Greg Phillipson Board Advisor Read More

All the latest news about infertility in New Zealand News & Research 22 Feb 2026 Fertility NZ appoints a new Chairperson We’re delighted to announce that the Fertility NZ Board has appointed Cara Hickey as its new Chairperson. Read More 25 Jul 2025 My Accidental Career as an Embryologist To mark World Embryologist Day, we're celebrating Dr John Peek’s CNZM remarkable 40-year journey from lab research to pioneering IVF in New Zealand. Read More 29 May 2025 Research Stressless Study Reduce distress associated with the memory of an event. Study into the effectiveness of some therapeutic tools to help with distress related to an event. Read More 28 May 2025 Research Study on Embryo Donation Share Your Experience: Help Shape Support for Embryo Donation Families in Aotearoa Read More 28 May 2025 Research Study on Fertility Hormone Tracking Apps Participate in a Research Study on Fertility Hormone Tracking Apps Read More 27 May 2025 A Brief History of Fertility New Zealand Fertility New Zealand (Fertility NZ), an organisation that punches above its weight as a provider of tremendous support, a resource for accurate information, and a well-recognised lobby group, had humble beginnings in 1981. Read More 16 May 2025 Auckland University of Technology Research Request Experiences of infertility, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment and associated psychological support needs and provisions in Aotearoa. Help Improve Psychological Support for Those Facing Infertility and IVF Treatment in Aotearoa Read More 11 May 2025 Christine Martin Breaking New Ground: Aotearoa’s First Fertility Nurse Practitioner Read More 20 Mar 2025 Rochelle Trail's Exclusive Interview on Research and the Choice Mum Journey Single Mothers by Choice in NZ and Early Contact with Donors or Donor Siblings Read More 15 Mar 2025 Life Membership Announcement Dr John Peek CNZM Read More 16 Feb 2025 How Naturopathy Can Help How Fertility Herbalists and Naturopaths Can Help with Fertility Issues Read More 27 Nov 2024 Fertility NZ Research shows Māori and Pacific People Face Barriers to Treatment A new study has found Māori and Pacific people who experience infertility face barriers accessing treatment. Read More 20 Oct 2024 Call for Photo Submissions Can you help? Read More 19 Oct 2024 Endo45 App Endometriosis tried to destroy my body. I refused to let it destroy my life. How Juliet Oliver fought endometriosis and won. Developing her own path to endo remission and the joy of starting a family. Read More 3 Jun 2024 Dr John Peek CNZM 2024 King’s Birthday Honours Announcement Read More 13 Nov 2023 Genetic Screening and Genetic Testing Explained PGS, PGT-A, PGT-M, PGD… what does it all mean? Read More 18 Jul 2023 Calling All Volunteers Who Are Interested in Advocacy! Volunteers Needed Read More 6 Jul 2023 When Your Treatment is Unsuccessful Strategies to Cope Read More 12 Jun 2023 Surrogacy Your Guide To Surrogacy Read More 15 May 2023 Subfertility and Infertility Article by Dr Greg Phillipson Read More 13 May 2023 Preconception Care Article by Dr Greg Phillipson Read More 11 May 2023 Today we celebrate International Nurses Day In this article, Christine Martin, Charge Nurse Manager at Fertility Plus and Fertility NZ Board Advisor, shares the history of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) nurses and their essential roles over the last 40 years. Read More 22 Apr 2023 Fertility New Zealand Strategic Plan Fertility New Zealand Launches New Strategic Plan Read More 5 Apr 2023 Fertility NZ's Submission to Women's Health Strategy Thank you for the opportunity to have input into the creation of Aotearoa’s first Women’s Health Strategy. Read More 6 Sept 2022 When Sex Is Not Enough Follow three Kiwi women as they navigate through the highs and lows of their very unique fertility journeys. Read More 8 Sept 2021 How to mark the end of your fertility journey Celebrants Keeley Jenkins and Winnie Duggan have shared their ideas on how you might want to mark the end of your fertility journey. Read More 30 Jul 2021 Te Kōpū Whāngai: He Arotake | Review of Surrogacy Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission has published an Issues Paper and is seeking feedback Read More