PremiumBethany ReitsmaSenior Lifestyle Writer·NZ Herald·1 Aug, 2026 07:00 PM6 mins to readAndy Gutierrez was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's in his 40s. Photo / Jason DordayAndy Gutierrez was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's in his 40s. Photo / Jason DordayEverything changed when Andy Gutierrez was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at 41 – from his career, to plans for a family.It took years to rebuild his life, finding meaning through sports and volunteer work.
Fifteen years on, he says he’s missing one thing to make his life
