Mackenzie and Maddie Palmer have been campaigning for the drug Trikafta to be more widely available and subsidised, much like it is in Australia. Should it go ahead, the Palmer family would be "absolutely relieved". However, if the approval did not go ahead, then Mrs Palmer said they were seriously considering moving to Australia. Maddie and Mackenzie Palmer are hopeful that a "miracle" drug for cystic fibrosis may soon be available for their daughter Maya. Maya, who has been a regular at hospitals during her 18 months, was a "very happy" child, Mrs Palmer said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 03, 2026 15:39 UTC