Join Us On The Steps of Parliament
Breaking news – our banger will be on the steps of Parliament! MSNZ is working with the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay NZ to have 6 bangers from Bangers to Bluff car rally (including ours) on the steps of parliament, to help bring awareness to the event and multiple sclerosis. We hope to meet […]
Press Release: Driving Endurance and Support for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20th March 2025 The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay is revving up for the much-anticipated 2025 Bangers to Bluff rally, now in its ninth year. This exhilarating automotive charity event stands as a beacon of hope and support for New Zealanders living with multiple sclerosis (MS). From 25th March to 5th […]
Media Release: New report calls for major change to Pharmac’s funding model
Pharmac’s decision-making process for funding drugs in Aotearoa New Zealand is in need of a major overhaul – according to a new independent report. The Milne Report, commissioned by Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ), says its time Pharmac based its funding decisions not just on the cost of a drug or medical device, but on […]
Recognising an MS Relapse
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a long-term, progressive neurological disease. The cornerstone of any long-term condition is optimal and proactive management. Ongoing monitoring for treatment efficacy and signs of progression is important to minimise long-term disability in MS. In an ideal world, all patients with MS would be closely monitored by specialist MS healthcare providers and […]
Time Matters in MS Diagnosis for Brain Health
Progressive neurological illness characterised by episodic deterioration has been observed and documented since the late 1300s. In the mid-19th century, multiple sclerosis (MS) was described as an identifiable entity based on its pathology (Murray, 2009). Since then, the process of diagnosing MS has evolved with a greater understanding of the pathology and advances in diagnostic […]
Press Release: Access to Life-Changing MS Drug “snatched away” Due to Staff Shortages
A celebrated Pharmac decision late last year to fund a vital drug for many Multiple Sclerosis patients has fallen flat – with dozens being turned away for treatment due to severely stretched resources across a number of services. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) says one particular Health New Zealand (HNZ) region – Canterbury Waitaha – […]
Press Release: A Journey of Endurance and Support for MS New Zealand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25th March 2024 Bangers to Bluff 2024: A Journey of Endurance and Support for MS New Zealand Bangers to Bluff®, the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay’s annual automotive charity event, is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 rally. Now in its 8th year, this year’s event promises to be an […]
🚭 MSNZ Supports Open Letter to the Government on Smokefree Law
We are delighted to announce our firm endorsement of the visionary open letter addressed to the government, highlighting crucial recommendations for advancing the Smokefree law in Aotearoa. The detailed and strategic approach outlined in the letter, accessible here, aligns with MSNZ’s mission to champion the health and well-being of our community. The open letter, featured […]
MSMilan 2023 Conference Review
In this report, Dr John Mottershead provides an overview of the recent MSMilan 2023 Conference he attended. In this review: – NGDs which mimic MS – Junior resident accuracy in recognising MS – Alternative diagnoses in suspected MS – Tapering of oral prednisone after intravenous methylprednisolone: optic neuritis outcomes – Tolebrutinib in relapsing MS – Diroximel fumarate in relapsing-remitting MS & […]
Liz Gasson on living life with MS
Featured in Woman magazine: https://womanmagazine.co.nz/multiple-sclerosis-awareness-week-liz-gasson-on-living-life-with-ms/ Liz Gasson and her cycling coach Steve Bale are fresh off a plane when their faces pop into the zoom call, having just arrived at their accommodation in Salt Lake City. This is the third time this year the pair have travelled around the world, working towards qualifying for the […]