Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand)
Brain Injury Awareness Month is held every March in New Zealand, with Brain Injury New Zealand and regional associations running events and raising awareness.
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About the day
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month in New Zealand. Brain Injury New Zealand (BINZ) is the national body for 14 regional organisations, and local Brain Injury Associations hold events.
In March 2025 BINZ launched a bright green Brain Injury Awareness Ribbon to start conversations about brain injury, which is common but still stigmatised. Regional associations distribute the ribbons.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 to 31 March 2027 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 March 2028 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | 1 to 31 March 2029 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Healthcare and rehabilitation
- Sports clubs
- Legal and injury services
- Insurance
- Workplace health and safety
- Schools
- Charities and community groups
- Local media
Questions and answers
When is Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand) 2027?
Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand) 2027 runs from 1 to 31 March 2027. The date follows the same rule every year.
How long does Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand) last?
Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand) runs for the whole of March.
Who organises Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand)?
Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand) is organised by Brain Injury New Zealand (BINZ).
Where is Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand) marked?
Brain Injury Awareness Month (New Zealand) is marked in New Zealand.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including Scoop: Brain Injury New Zealand launches Brain Injury Awareness Ribbon, March 2025. They were last checked on 22 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Scoop: Brain Injury New Zealand launches Brain Injury Awareness Ribbon, March 2025
- SunLive: Brain injury awareness ribbon launched
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