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Press Release: Critical shortage of Neurologists as Multiple Sclerosis Cases Rise 

May 30, 2025 | News, Press Release

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 – […]


Join Us On The Steps of Parliament

March 20, 2025 | Event, Media, News

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 […]


Press Release: A Journey of Endurance and Support for MS New Zealand

March 25, 2024 | Event, Media, Press Release

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 […]


Media Coverage

September 5, 2023

Multiple sclerosis and MSNZ media posts.  Cannabis oral spray nabiximols found to ease spasticity in MS – 23 May 2023 – Multiple Sclerosis News Today Pharmacists: A crucial team player in the MS puzzle – 3 July 2023 – Pharmacy […]


MS in the News: Funded treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis

June 26, 2023 | Media, Progressive

Te Pātaka Whaioranga – Pharmac has started a consultation today for widening access for two treatments; ocrelizumab (branded as Ocrevus) as the first funded treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis, and emicizumab (branded as Hemlibra) for the treatment of all […]