Time Matters in MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong neurological condition that affects everyone differently. Some symptoms are invisible – like vision & sensory changes. Others are more recognisable like balance and mobility issues. Recognising the signs early and acting fast can help protect brain health and delay progression.
Every year, MSNZ shines a light on MS during Awareness Week. In 2025, we’re sharing personal stories of how Time Matters in MS, to show that while MS is serious, it’s also treatable and manageable – especially when diagnosed early.
Know the Early Signs of MS
Take the MS Awareness Quiz
Welcome to our Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Time Matters in MS Quiz!
By completing this quiz, you will go into the draw to win one of two $250 Prezzy Cards, and increase your knowledge and understanding of multiple sclerosis.
If you can spare a donation, no matter how small please donate.
Choose How Your Donation is Used
National Impact
By supporting Multiple Sclerosis NZ, you're helping drive nationwide change for people living with MS, ensuring better care, faster diagnosis, access to world-class treatments, and a stronger voice for the MS community in shaping policy and the future.
Local Impact
When you donate to your local Multiple Sclerosis Society, you're empowering people affected by MS, including families, carers, and whānau, with tailored support, trusted information, community connection, and advocacy that improves lives and access to care.
Collective Impact
From local support groups to national policy change, every dollar delivers life-changing services, fights for fair treatment access, and amplifies voices across Aotearoa. Together, we're raising not just funds, but hope, equity, and the standard of care for all affected by MS.
Stories that Change Lives
Learn how MS presents in different ways — and how noticing the signs early changes everything.
Take Action
- Learn the early signs
- Visit a GP to discuss your concerns
- Share stories to help others recognise symptoms
Campaign Toolkit
Real people. Real experiences.
Real people. Real experiences.
Each day this Awareness Week, we’ll release a new podcast episode featuring medical professionals, researchers and people living with MS. Listen to diagnosis journeys, challenges, and what time means to them.
Listen: 5 Podcasts during Awareness Week
The Message
Time Matters in MS. Early action can change lives. The earlier someone is diagnosed, the sooner they can access treatment and protect their brain health and not let MS hold them back.
Let’s remove the stigma, start conversations, and support friends and whānau to notice signs and take action.
Thank you
On behalf of Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, thank you for your support. Your encouragement helps us continue our mission to improve the lives of people with MS, their families, and whānau.
Together, we are making a positive difference and creating a stronger, more supportive community.
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 2025
