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World MS Day 2025: A Call for Early Diagnosis and Awareness

April 8, 2025 | Life with MS, News

As a member of the MS International Federation (MSIF), MSNZ is once again proud to be involved with World MS Day, which is officially marked on 30 May each year. World MS Day is a global campaign dedicated to raising […]


MSNZ President Calls for Pharmac to Fund 4 New Drugs on TVNZ Breakfast

March 27, 2025 | Advocacy, Event, Media, News, Treatments

Watch MSNZ President, Neil Woodhams, on TVNZ Breakfast today where he calls for Pharmac to fund 4 new drugs for MS treatment. Neil Woodhams attended this interview ahead of us appearing at Parliament later this morning, with the Bangers to Bluff […]


Press Release: Pharmac Funding Stalemate for “Life-Changing” Multiple Sclerosis Drugs

March 27, 2025 | Advocacy, Media, News, Press Release, Treatments

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 […]


Our Submission to Disability Support Services Consultation

March 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Life with MS, News, Support

Following our two open platform sessions on 12th March where we gathered your comments, insights and feedback into the review of Disability Support Services (DSS), we are pleased to share with you our submission and recommendations. During our sessions, we […]


MS Voice – Bangers to Bluff Special Edition

March 21, 2025 | Event, MS Voice, News, Newsletter

Join us on an adventure like no other! The Bangers to Bluff car rally kicks off on March 25th, taking teams on an unforgettable 12-day journey from Auckland to Bluff in cars costing less than $2,000. Organized by the Rotary […]