The New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Register.
Te Rēhita a Hōkai Nukurangi Aotearoa
Welcome. Tēnā Koutou. Nau mai haere mai.
Hōkai Nukurangi – Cerebral Palsy Cerebral (CP) is a lifelong condition that starts early in life and affects how a person moves, holds their posture, and uses their muscles. It is caused by early damage to part of the brain that does not get worse over time, although the effects can change as the person grows and may also change how the person learns, communicates or carries out daily activities (Dan, B et.al. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2026)
The New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Register (NZCPR) was established in 2015 with Health and Disability Ethics Committee Approval (13/NTA/130). The NZCPR aims to be the source of accurate, consistent, relevant, and high-quality health information to support positive and equitable health outcomes for all people living with CP in Aotearoa New Zealand. The NZCPR is committed to leading and supporting high quality research that reflects and responds to the priorities of people with cerebral palsy.
Find out more about the NZCPR, including our Governance and Operating Policy, under ‘About Us’
Join the NZCPR
Join the NZ Cerebral Palsy Register and help us build a stronger, clearer picture of CP across Aotearoa. When more people join, the register is better able to improve everyday health services and support medical research for our CP community.
If you are a health professional, parent, caregiver of person with lived experience of CP complete this form and an NZCPR member will be in touch