Rethinking the future of MS care A landmark evening at Parliament, and a clear call to action
Last month, on Tuesday 28th April at Parliament Buildings in Wellington, Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, alongside partners the Wellington MS Society and the NZ MS Research Trust, brought together people living with MS, clinicians, researchers, advocates, and decision-makers for an event that was as timely as it was necessary. Two distinguished speakers framed the challenges […]
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, […]
You’re Invited: Rethinking the Future of MS Care
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, alongside our partners Wellington MS and the NZ MS Research Trust, warmly invite you to join us for a special evening at Parliament, kindly hosted by Todd Stephenson MP. This is a moment to reflect on a decade of meaningful progress in MS care, and to look boldly at what comes […]
NZ Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust Fundraising Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
Article by NZ Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust Fundraising luncheon supporting the NZ MS Research Trust Hear Keynote Speaker: Emeritus Professor Graeme Bydder CNZM. an internationally renowned pioneer of innovative MRI methods. Prof Bydder is a New Zealand trained doctor who has spent his whole career in London and the United States working on the development […]
Bangers to Bluff 2025: A Rally of Resilience, Laughter & Community Spirit
Bangers to Bluff 2025 has wrapped up, and once again, it was an unforgettable journey marked by determination, good humour, and an overwhelming sense of camaraderie. While the final fundraising total is still being tallied, one thing is certain – we are immensely grateful for the incredible support received from our sponsors, rally teams, staff, […]
Coping with Loss & Change: Webinar with Lucy Hone
Living with a chronic illness can bring all kinds of difficult emotions. Even after processing the initial grief of a diagnosis, people often live with a continued sense of loss. The experience of unresolvable grief can arise unexpectedly or be a hidden but persistent undercurrent. And it doesn’t just affect the person with a chronic […]
Bangers to Bluff 2025: A Rally of Resilience, Laughter & Community Spirit
Bangers to Bluff 2025 has wrapped up, and once again, it was an unforgettable journey marked by determination, good humour, and an overwhelming sense of camaraderie. While the final fundraising total is still being tallied, one thing is certain – we are immensely grateful for the incredible support received from our sponsors, rally teams, staff, […]
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 […]
ECTRIMS 2022 Conference
The 38th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) took place in Amsterdam from 26th to 28th October, and was attended by Dr. John. Mottershead online. The programme included Scientific Sessions, Hot Topics and Meet the Experts, as well as live discussions between the international faculty and participants at […]
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand Research Trust 2022 Webinar Series
The New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust have announced the details for their annual webinar series. Registration for their 1st webinar is now open, and can be booked via Event Bright: Celebrating NZ Multiple Sclerosis Researchers Tickets, Sat 03/09/2022 at 9:30 am | Eventbrite Webinar 1 – Celebrating NZ Researchers Booking can be made […]