Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 2025 – Press Release
Time Matters in MS: MS Awareness Week Highlights Critical Treatment Window This Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, 15th – 21st September, multiple sclerosis organisations across New Zealand are shining a light on the early symptoms of MS and raising vital funds for community services. MS is a chronic neurological condition affecting the central nervous system. In […]
Press Release: Pedal with Purpose – Ride for MS 2025 to Support New Zealanders Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) invites you to take part in an unforgettable fundraising journey. We are proud to partner with Inspired Adventures for Ride for MS 2025, an extraordinary opportunity for New Zealanders to explore the wonders of Cambodia while raising vital funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Taking […]
Press Release: Critical shortage of Neurologists as Multiple Sclerosis Cases Rise
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand is calling for more governmental investment in specialist neurologists, clinical nurse specialists and allied healthcare workers to better diagnose and treat the growing numbers of people in Aotearoa New Zealand with multiple sclerosis (MS). Today’s call – on World MS Day – follows a recent study undertaken by eight leading New Zealand […]
Press Release: Pharmac Funding Stalemate for “Life-Changing” Multiple Sclerosis Drugs
There are calls for Pharmac to “quit stalling” and fund four affordable treatments to significantly improve quality of life for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in New Zealand – treatments which would also significantly reduce demand on New Zealand’s stretched health system. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) is drawing attention to its fight to have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand Wins Major International Award
Media release: Tuesday May 30th 2023 The health charity advocating for the more than 4100 New Zealanders living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has won a prestigious international award recognising its tireless eight year battle to have Pharmac widen access to vital drug treatments – with people now able to start their treatments earlier, stay on […]
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand Awareness Week 2022 – Press Release
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week – 12th – 18th September 2022 Press Release As the National Society for people with Multiple Sclerosis, we provide 18 independent Regional Societies and l000’s of people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across New Zealand, with advocacy, guidance, information and education so people living with MS can independently live their best […]
Media Release: Government urged to “get a move on” and approve cost-effective, proven, stem cell treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Tuesday 26th July 2022 A private petition is being delivered to the steps of parliament at lunchtime today – calling for the government to green-light a treatment, readily available overseas, which is delivering remarkable improvements to the health of many patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide.The petition is the work of patients and their families, […]