Staying well with MS this winter
Written by Rachael Hofmann, Clinical Lead Colder days, longer nights, and the quieter rhythm of winter are settling across Aotearoa. For many people, winter can feel like a time to rest and recharge. For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it can also bring a different set of considerations, including increased exposure to seasonal illness, lower energy […]
DSS Consultations: Have Your Say
There’s a lot of activity in the disability space at present, and that brings up a lot of emotions for our community. We’re hearing feelings of anger, frustration, and exhaustion. People are feeling over-consulted and asked to repeat the same messages again and again. We hear you. This can feel overwhelming, progress can feel slow, and many people are at the […]
Time Matters in MS: Join Our 2026 Awareness Week Campaign
This September, MS New Zealand is launching something special for MS Awareness Week, and we want you to be part of it. This is year 3 of our “Time Matters in MS” campaign. Early understanding, early support, and early action can make a real difference to brain health and quality of life for people living […]
Podcast: Navigating MS Together – Children, Whānau and the Wider Impact of Diagnosis
To mark World MS Day this May, we’re sharing a thought-provoking conversation with MS Otago’s Community Advisor Katie Burns and Registered Social Worker Tillie Lassman that explores wider impacts of an MS diagnosis. While much of the focus is rightly placed on the person diagnosed, this episode looks more broadly at the impact on children, […]
Bangers to Bluff Rally 2026 From Auckland to Bluff and Everything in Between
Thirteen days. Two islands. One unforgettable journey raising $75,000 for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand. It began with an early alarm and a convoy rolling out of Musick Point at dawn, and it ended at the iconic signpost at Stirling Point, Bluff, the southernmost tip of New Zealand. In between, the 2025 Banger to Bluff rally […]
Bangers to Bluff 2026 Auction – Don’t Miss Out!
The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay’s charity rally ‘Bangers to Bluff’ started on 17th March in Auckland, and we are thrilled to be chosen as the masthead charity. The rally consists of 18 teams who are currently in Wanaka in the South Island, having a well deserved rest day. They have journeyed on ‘roads […]
Advocating for Change: MSNZ Submissions on the Carers Strategy and Total Mobility
Multiple Sclerosis NZ recently made two submissions on public consultations on matters that would have an impact on people affected by MS in our community. As an organisation which represents the views and needs of our community, participation in our consultation meetings is profoundly important to ensuring we communicate the right message. Our grateful thanks […]
MS Voice: Newsletter – February 2026
Welcome to our February 2026 edition of MS Voice, your go-to place for the latest news, updates and real life stories from Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand. In this edition, we’re revving up for the 2026 Bangers to Bluff Car Rally, kicking off on 16 March and we’d love your support for our team, Keep S’myelin! […]
Neurology Research Review – Issue 93
In this issue, evidence suggests that a Mediterranean diet may have a protective role against MS, the AFFINITY study reports negative findings for opicinumab, and an analysis of data from the MSBase registry suggests that switching to an anti-CD20 drug may be the best strategy for people who relapse on natalizumab. Also in this issue, […]
Swimming the Cook Strait to Support People with Multiple Sclerosis
Czech long distance swimmer Jakub Kačerovský (24) a national champion from Prague, is preparing to take on one of Aotearoa’s most iconic open water challenges – the Cook Strait, to raise awareness for people living with multiple sclerosis. Kacerovsky, who has already conquered the English Channel, says this mission is deeply personal: “I want people […]